Asama Onsen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Asama Onsen
Popular places to visit
Matsumoto Castle
Find out about the history of Matsumoto with a stop at Matsumoto Castle. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
Matsumoto Performing Arts Center
Get tickets for a show at Matsumoto Performing Arts Center, a theatre with a story to tell in Matsumoto. Discover the hot springs while you're in the area.
Kappa Bridge
Kappa Bridge is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
Alps Park Matsumoto
Alps Park Matsumoto is just one of the places to see in Matsumoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the hot springs in this walkable area.
Kamikochi Visitor Center
Explore the great outdoors at Kamikochi Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Matsumoto. Discover the area's mountain views and hot springs.
Matsumoto City Museum of Art
You can study the exhibits at Matsumoto City Museum of Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Matsumoto. Take in the museums and waterfalls in this walkable area.
Activities
1 Day Tour From Nagano to Matsumoto Castle and Narai-Juku
Full Day Walking Tour in Matsumoto: Matcha Tea and Stunning Art
Matsumoto Castle and Kamikochi Private Tour
Matsumoto Discovery - Customizable Private Tour
Our pick of the best Asama Onsen Hotel Deals
Yumotoya
Food was excellent and staff were very friendly and helpful, although didn't speak much english. The only downside was the facility was a bit worn -stained carpets, peeling wallpaper, and musty smell
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025
THE CELECTON Matsumoto
Staff were friendly, the free breakfast was really good, there was also surprise free curry dinner (??) while we were there so that was a nice bonus. Onsen was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Iroha Grand Hotel
Location was amazing and staff was super helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Dormy Inn Matsumoto Natural Hot Spring
Breakfast is good and the onsen is nice. Will stay in Dormy Inn again.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Richmond Hotel Matsumoto
We had a very pleasant stay at this hotel. Everything about the room was very comfortable and we highly recommend staying here. The hotel staff went above and beyond to help us when we encountered an issue with ETC along the way to this hotel in our rental car. (The issue had nothing to do with the ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Buena Vista
Incredible value. Made is feel like special guests. Two people showing us to our rooms. A shuttle driver running after us to offer a ride to the train station (we didn't know there was one). Fantastic open bar cocktail hour. Delicious breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Asama Onsen
Kaichi
While Kaichi isn't home to many top sights, Matsumoto Castle and Yohashira Shrine are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tsukama
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tsukama and surrounding area, you can visit Matsumoto City Museum of Art and Matsumoto Performing Arts Center.
Sasabe
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sasabe and surrounding area, you can visit Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum.
Wadamachi
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wadamachi and surrounding area, you can visit Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum.
Niimura
When in Niimura, you can plan a visit to Japan Ukiyo-e Museum and Matsumoto Timepiece Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
