Kamikochi Nishi-Itoya Mountain Lodge - Matsumoto

2-star mountain lodge with Japanese-style mineral baths and forest bathing on the Azusa River

Amenities

Kamikochi Nishi-Itoya Mountain Lodge offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a free-use PC near the front desk, and a souvenir shop featuring local artisan crafts. Guests have access to a shared lounge, a picnic area, a sun terrace, and a garden with views of the Hodaka Mountains. Additional services include daily housekeeping, laundry services, luggage storage, and lockers.

Rooms

The Nishi-Itoya lodge provides family rooms with balconies, yukata, and tatami floors overlooking the Azusa River. Each room includes a TV, a wardrobe, and access to shared bathrooms. Some rooms offer a balcony and direct views of the Hodaka Mountains.

Location

Kamikochi Nishi-itoya Mountain Lodge sits 700 ft from the Kamikochi walking trails and a 2-minute walk from Kappa Bridge. The property is located on the Azusa River, 32 miles from Matsumoto Airport, and close to Hirayuotaki Fall and Weston Relief. Guests can walk from the bus terminal to the lodge, which is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.

Dining

The lodge's restaurant serves Asian breakfast and à la carte dinners with local specialties, including reknown local trout. The menu offers vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, and the kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions with advance notice. A coffee house on site provides unlimited good coffee, and a picnic area is available for packed lunches.

Wellness & Activities

Large gender-specific baths with views of the Hodaka Mountains and a sauna offer relaxation after hiking. The lodge promotes shinrin yoku, or forest bathing, through its surroundings of forest fragrances and mountain air. Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails, and the property has temporary art galleries and a shared lounge with a TV area.

• Location: On the Azusa River, 2 minutes from Kappa Bridge
• Rooms: Family rooms with balconies and tatami floors
• Dining: Asian breakfast and à la carte dinners with gluten-free options
• Wellness: Japanese-style mineral baths and a sauna with mountain views
• Accessibility: Wheelchair and stroller access from bus terminal
• Activities: Shinrin yoku (forest bathing) and hiking trails