[2025 Matsumoto Hotels] Travel Guide for Kamikochi Imperial Hotel (Updated Jul)

I couldn't upload all the photos of the interior and exterior of Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, so I've posted the rest here!!! 📷1st and 9th photos The exterior of the hotel on a rainy day and the back on a sunny day🏠 📷2nd to 4th photos The front desk, the clock and water pump near the front desk🕰️ 📷5th to 6th photos The stairs leading to the floor reserved for guests👣 📷7th photo The door to the room🚪 📷8th photo The entrance to Kamikochi Imperial Hotel🚪 📷10th photo The hotel sign near the bus stop🪧 Looking at the photos makes me really want to stay here again😂 I'm going to work hard so I can stay here again next year!!! --------- 📍Access to Kamikochi Imperial Hotel 🚄Hokuriku Shinkansen Tokyo to Nagano Station, about 1 hour 40 minutes 🚃Shinano Express Nagano to Matsumoto Station, about 50 minutes 🚃Matsumoto Electric Railway, Matsumoto to Shinshimashima Station, about 30 minutes 🚌Alpico Kotsu, Shinshimashima Station to Imperial Hotel, about 1 hour and 5 minutes ⁡ 🎟️Price 1 night, 2 people, no meals (C period) Twin A: 46,805 yen (It was about 23,000 yen per person) *Prices are divided into A to E categories depending on the day, and the price varies depending on the room!!! When staying, please check the official website!! --------- #Accommodation #777 #Kamikochi Imperial Hotel #Kamikochi #Nagano #nagano

I've always wanted to stay here, so I made a reservation in March of this year!!! The exterior and interior are cute, the staff's hospitality is amazing, and it's such a wonderful hotel that I want to stay here every year 🥺 ⁡ ✔️Recommended points ⚫︎You can stay in a stylish and cute classic hotel ✨ ⚫︎The amenities are MIKIMOTO, and they're travel-sized so you can take them home with you 🙆‍♀️ ⚫︎The staff will carefully explain how to explore Kamikochi and the inside of the building (I felt their hospitality very much 👀) ⚫︎The food is delicious...🤤 (I was staying without meals, but if there is availability, you can reserve additional meals when you check in) ⚫︎You can drink as much delicious mountain water as you want 💧 ⁡ ✔️Points to note ⚫︎It's popular, You can't stay here unless you make a reservation several months in advance!!! (There were vacancies on weekdays just before, but as of March, almost all dates in July and August were booked) ⚫︎If it rains heavily, the nearby tunnel will be closed, and you may not be able to go to Kamikochi in the first place😂 (I also had heavy rain on my check-in day...the hotel contacted me and said, please come early before the road is closed!) ⚫︎Because it's the Imperial Hotel, the accommodation and food are quite expensive🥲 (It cost about 45,000 yen for one night for two people without meals - it varies depending on the room and the season, but even the cheapest one is still about 40,000 yen) ⁡ --------- 📍Access to Kamikochi Imperial Hotel 🚄Hokuriku Shinkansen Tokyo to Nagano Station, about 1 hour 40 minutes 🚃Shinano Express Nagano to Matsumoto Station, about 50 minutes 🚃Matsumoto Electric Railway Matsumoto to Shinshimashima Station, about 30 minutes 🚌Alpico Kotsu Shinshimashima Station to Imperial Hotel, about 1 hour 5 minutes ⁡ 🎟️Price 1 night for 2 people, no meals (C period) Twin A: 46,805 yen (It was about 23,000 yen per person) ※Prices are divided into A to E categories depending on the day, and the price varies depending on the room!!! Please check the official website when staying!! --------- ⁡ #Kamikochi Imperial Hotel #Imperial Hotel #imperialhotel #kamikochi #kamikochi #hiking #mountain climbing #nagano #nagano #mountain #⛰️ #matsumoto #azumi #ghibli #accommodation report

The crisp morning air greeted me as I stepped off the bus at **Kamikochi**, a pristine highland valley nestled in the Northern Japan Alps. At 1,500 meters above sea level, the summer heat faded into a refreshing coolness, with the jagged peaks of the **Hotaka Mountains** reflected perfectly in the glassy waters of the **Azusa River**. My hike began along the **Kappabashi Bridge**, the iconic wooden suspension bridge that serves as Kamikochi’s gateway. From there, I followed the well-maintained trail through lush forests of birch and larch, their leaves shimmering in the sunlight. The sound of the rushing river and occasional bird calls created a serene soundtrack. A highlight was reaching **Taisho Pond**, where the still waters mirrored the majestic **Yakedake Volcano**. The pond was formed a century ago by a volcanic eruption, and the dead trees rising from its surface added an eerie beauty. Further along, I spotted wild **monkeys** foraging near the trail, completely unbothered by hikers. By afternoon, I relaxed at the **Kamikochi Imperial Hotel**, sipping coffee on their terrace with an unbeatable mountain view. As the sun dipped behind the peaks, the valley took on a golden glow—a perfect end to a day in Japan’s untouched alpine paradise. - Best Time to Visit: June to October (closed in winter). - Access: Take a bus from Matsumoto or Shin-Shimashima Station. Private cars are restricted. - Must-Do: Light hikes to Myojin Pond or overnight stays at mountain huts for advanced trekkers. - Pack: Layers (mornings are chilly), rain gear, and good hiking shoes.

🏠Kamikochi Imperial Hotel 📍 〒390-1516 Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture 🚶 1 hour 5 minutes by bus from Shinshimashima Station 📷 ok ---------------------------------------------------- Who would have thought that such a wonderful retro building would exist deep in the mountains of Kamikochi! The warm exterior and interior blend in with nature. There is also a cafe inside, so you can relax and immerse yourself in the retro architecture. It is not a place with good transportation access, so if you go to Kamikochi, this is a spot you should definitely stop by! ! #retrotownscape #retroarchitecture #architecture #emotional #retro #historicalsites #triptotourism #domestictravel #trip_outdoor #naganotourism #naganotrip

Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture After walking a lot while feeling the fresh air, we had a little luxurious tea time at the Imperial Hotel. Kamikochi Imperial Hotel is Japan's first full-scale mountain resort hotel, with its iconic red triangular roof. Although it opened in 1933, the current building was rebuilt in 1977. The rooms are a little old, so we decided not to stay overnight, but to enjoy the cafe and lunch. There is a large mantelpiece in the center of the lounge. During the cold season when the daytime temperature is below 15℃, the bellman holds a fire-lighting ceremony at 5pm. Why not spend an elegant moment enjoying coffee brewed with Kamikochi spring water and a limited-edition pudding? #Kamikochi #KamikochiImperialHotel #KamikochiGourmet

Staying at the Kamikochi Imperial Hotel, a hotel that hotel lovers dream of staying at at least once in their lives! Japan's first full-scale mountain resort hotel, this hotel is one of the three great hotels in Japan, and the Imperial Hotel is only located in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kamikochi. You can only experience the special feeling of being able to enjoy the great outdoors of Kamikochi, Japan's leading mountain resort, while also receiving the services of a first-class luxury hotel! While it has the prestige of a classical hotel, the interior space is wonderful and relaxing, as it is a resort hotel. The food was delicious too! --- 〒390-1516 Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture #Luxury Hotel #Breathtaking View Hotel #Resort Hotel

After my morning walk, I had a Japanese breakfast at the 7:00 am session!!! Initially, I was planning to eat at a restaurant serving set meals at Kamikawachi Bus Terminal, but... while I was getting an explanation at the front desk, I started to feel hungry, so I quickly made a reservation for breakfast 🥢 For breakfast, you can choose between Japanese and Western food, but I made a reservation for Japanese food! You can choose between porridge or white rice, and if you choose white rice, it comes in a rice container (sixth photo), and if you choose porridge, it comes in a slightly larger rice bowl? (7th photo) It is brought to you 🍚 The rice and porridge come with different accompaniments, I was interested in the Japanese-style dashi, so I chose the porridge 🙋‍♀️ Rice: grated yam, grilled seaweed Porridge: Japanese-style dashi sauce, shredded yam, nori tsukudani The porridge with Japanese-style dashi is incredibly delicious 🤤 I've never tried it anywhere else, so I was right to choose it!!! I've been talking about porridge for a long time... The main course of salmon and salmon roe was of course delicious with just the right amount of saltiness, and I was able to eat my favorite chawanmushi from the morning, and the volume was just right! It was a very satisfying breakfast!!! If you stay overnight, I recommend making a reservation for breakfast! --------- 📍Kamikawachi Imperial Hotel Japanese Cuisine Azusa-an 🎟️Price *Price per person Japanese breakfast 4,140 yen Dinner Kaiseki cuisine 20,700 yen Hida beef shabu-shabu 22,000 yen Teppanyaki 27,600 yen or 33,000 yen 90th anniversary Hida beef special teppanyaki 46,000 yen ⌛️Business hours Breakfast 7:00~, 8:00~, 9:00~ Dinner 17:30~, 19:30~ *Limited to guests staying overnight, advance reservations required! If available, reservations can be made at the front desk when checking in. --------- #Accommodation review #Kamikochi Imperial Hotel #Kamikochi #Nagano #Breakfast #Japanese food #777