| it's 2 minutes' walk from the yokoyu river, 2 km from national route 292 and 3 km from jigokudani monkey park. gender-segregated, communal indoor/outdoor bathhouses have mountain views and natural spring water. there are karaoke facilities. breakfast and dinner are available, as are wi-fi and parking. in the town center, this cozy, down-to-earth hot spring inn offers views of the japanese alps. featuring tatami floors and futons, the unfussy rooms provide en suite bathrooms, tvs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport 2 hr 21
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The public are no longer allowed to the summit of this active stratovolcano with 3 crater lakes. Jigokudani Monkey Park (8 min)
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Historic town featuring classic hot spring baths & inns, plus a snow monkey park & habitat. | 
