Kamesei Ryokan's newest masterwork is our private “Shinano-buro” family bath. This outdoor onsen takes its name from the symbolic shinanoki tree planted in the garden. This tree is the namesake of Nagano Prefecture’s old title, “Shinano”. Besides this iconic tree, our gardener Okada-san planted several varieties of rare plants making for an artistic designers garden. The bath itself if rimmed by hinoki (Japanese cypress) and the structure covering the bath is built around a massive red cedar pillar. With Kamiyamada’s onsen water rich in sulfur, Shinano-buro is an elegant, secluded private bath.

For this stay plan, guests can enjoy one free 45-minute use of the Shinano-buro private outdoor bath. Additional usage would be charged the normal price of 2,100 yen for 45 minutes.

The Shinano-buro plan includes 2 meals (Chef Takei's creatively prepared kaiseki-style dinner and full ryokan breakfast), our spacious 10-tatami mat size guestrooms with private toilet (many with private gardens), 24-hour access to the communal onsen baths, and our friendly, helpful service.

Come and enjoy a relaxing soak with that special someone and/or your family in Kamesei’s private Shinano-buro bath.