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Kamikochi Myojinkan

A hidden gem, a secluded inn nestled in the mountains

Kamikochi, the heart of Kamikochi, a haven for flowers and birds

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A scenic spot in the center of Kamikochi, Shinshu.
One inn in the power spot Myojin [Myojinkan]

上高地景色

Kamikochi Myojin Shrine in the early morning is very magical. The best way to enjoy Kamikochi in the early morning is to stay overnight. Kamikochi Myojin in the early morning begins with the sunrise over Mt. Myojin, and you can see the morning mist of Myojin Pond before breakfast.

The real name of the Mt. Myojin peaks is Mt. Hotakadake.


The inn is also very convenient as a base for hiking and mountain climbing in Kamikochi.Staying at the inn gives you more time for your climbing itinerary, making it easier for beginners and female climbers.

Myojinkan's room rates are inexpensive in Kamikochi, but the inn is well-equipped and offers good value for money. The ratio of male to female guests is equal, which is unusual in Kamikochi, making it a popular place for men and women of all ages.


It takes 45 minutes from the Kamikochi bus stop to this inn. The appeal of Myojinkan is that you can stay there empty-handed. Let's stay at the Kamikochi Myojinkan of your dreams

"Away from the city, in the midst of nature. This is the inn for those who want to feel the atmosphere of the mountains."
This is the only inn in Kamikochi that is affiliated with the Wild Bird Society of Japan.

This inn is also an affiliated inn of the Japan Alpine Club.

 

The Myojin rock peaks of Mt. Hotaka, like the Matterhorn, are waiting for you.

Panoramic view of Myojinkan
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Mt. Myojin at sunrise (Honorific name of Mt. Hotaka) D.JPG
背景

​Facility information

Myojinkan entrance
lounge
From the second floor terrace
  • All rooms are disinfected with ozone after departure.

  • To get to Myojinkan, walk from the bus terminal past the campground with the Azusa River on your left. Please bring only backpacks.

  • Dinner will be served at exactly 6:00 PM. Please arrive in time. Please check in around 4:00 PM.

  *If you will be late after 5pm due to special circumstances, please contact us.

  • The lights in the rooms are turned off around 9:30 p.m. because of the many climbers and early morning walkers.

  • The hallways and toilets of this inn are bright, but the rooms are lit only by lamps. This inn is very quiet at night.

  • The bath is a large public bath with a view of Mt. Myojin, where both men and women can admire the mountain from inside the bathtub.

  • It is free to use from 3pm to 8pm.

  • A yukata, towel and bath towel are included when using a private room.

  Please feel free to pick up toothbrushes at the front desk as needed according to SDGS. They are not sold   outside.

  • For those who share a room, only futon and bath towels are provided.l.

  • Breakfast is served at exactly 7am.

  For those departing before that time, a boxed lunch will be provided as breakfast.

  Lunch boxes for lunch can be provided. Please contact us as soon as possible.

  • Banquets are not allowed.

  • Draft beer and other beverages are available in the dining room for guests or in the Myojin Cafe, which becomes a free space in the evening.You can drink canned beer in your room.

  • Guests are not allowed to bring their own belongings into the guest dining room.

  • Cell phones from all carriers are available. There is a pay phone and Wi-Fi access points for guests throughout the building.

  • Matsumoto City's public Wi-Fi is available at Myojin Plaza in front of Myojinkan.

  • The use of fire inside the facility is prohibited.

  • Kamikochi is a mountain resort at an altitude of 1500 m. It is a vast basin and flat land with a total length of 16 km and an elevation difference of 100 m. Unlike most tourist destinations, only walking is allowed from the bus terminal to the resort area as it is surrounded by wilderness. We recommend this tour for those who are physically fit and can cope with the environment.

  • Myojinkan is a popular choice for those who take a leisurely stroll through Kamikochi and those who use it as a base for mountain climbing.

  • The only road to transport materials and food to our inn is an old road that overlaps the sidewalk.

  • The road to the inn is a 3M wide, wooded dirt road only 2.5 km from the bus stop.

  We transport food and materials with care so as not to cause any inconvenience.

​   Transportation of customers and their luggage is prohibited.

  • Myojinkan is an inn that has been around for so long that its history is not known. It has been located at the crossroads of Kamikochi since ancient times and is a private inn with a strong public character.

  • Although we have quite a few facilities, we are different from the ordinary tourist inns that you can find anywhere.

  • We do not provide so-called "hospitality". We welcome you as a friend.

  • Please bring rain gear even if the weather is fine, as the weather can change suddenly.

  • As for other instructions, most items are sold at the store. During the day, a dedicated café outside the inn is available.

施設のご案内
和柄背景
館内2階ラウンジ

Accommodation​Facilities

Accommodation building

There are two accommodation buildings, all of which are non-smoking, so there are non-smoking rooms available.

Myojindake observation bath

Body soap, shampoo, conditioner, bath towels for rent separately, hair dryers in the women's baths (also available for rent at the front desk)
Available from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Private room amenities (free)

Towels, Yukata, Bath towels

 Front amenities (paid amenities)

Toothbrushes are free. Towels, yukata, bath towels, shaving etc.

お宿の情報・アクセス
和柄背景

Inn Facilities

Souvenir shop

Myojinkan original products and many others

Cafe, Cafeteria, Lunch box

Soft serve ice cream, Coffee, Affogato,

Hot cocoa, Shiruko with mochi, Draft beer,

Special Myojin curry, Nozawana grated soba, salt-grilled rock fish,

Salt-grilled set meal is popular, and other general items

vending machine

Inside and outside the inn, 8 machines in total (1 machine for canned beer)

Telephone/Communication/Internet

Wi-fi available for guests
All cell phones available

One pay phone available until about 9 p.m.

If the inn receives a call to the guest, we generally do not make an announcement.

Public Wi-fi available

明神館
背景

Accommodation information

stay
Guest room
bed

Safety and comfort. We take into account increases in prices, labor costs, etc.

We have a capacity of over 120 people,

But we limit the number of people to 80 so that we can have a relaxing meal at once.

We are gradually undergoing internal renovations.

In order to increase free space, we have a tatami room.

Elderly people who drink alcohol during dinner should take a bath before dinner.

Since many people get up early in the morning, the normal day circuit is switched to the night circuit during the night.

Lights will be turned off at 9:30 pm, and the main lights and outlets in the room will be unavailable.

Hallway, toilets, etc. can be used normally.

 

We cannot treat people with apnea symptoms.

Facilities are not handicapped accessible.

〇General guest rooms: No bath and toilet ( about 25 Japanese-style rooms)

The size of each room is from about 12 square meters (6 tatami mats (basically Edomata), and each room may or may not have a balcony.

There are  larger rooms of 13,5 tatami mats.

  Double occupancy ¥20,000 - ¥24,000 (tax included with half board)      

    Triple occupancy ¥20,000~ (tax included with half board)

〇One room per person in a regular guest room (there are periods when it is not available) ¥20,000~ (tax included with half board)

 

〇Premium room (with toilet) (tax included with half board)

These rooms are approximately 30 square meters in size and are equipped with a western style shower toilet (washlet).Only one Japanese-style suite is available.

 Double occupancy ¥27,000~

 Triple occupancy ¥25,000~
 Men only and infants are not allowed.

 

Shared rooms

Three types of rooms: men only, women only, and coed (for about 50 people)(Bed for 1 person, etc.) Tatami bed size approximately 170cm x 70cm + extra space

You cannot enter the room of the opposite sex.

If a single person uses a shared room, the price starts from ¥14,000 (tax included, half board included).

〇Children's price ¥18,000~ Adult rate correspondence. One adult and one child corresponds as two adults. Infants can be accommodated, but are not included in the number of guests and nothing is included.

                                                                               A hiker's bed is a bunk bed with an upper and lower bunk.
In our inn, a shared room means that a female room is shared with another female, a male room with another male, and a family room with another male or female family member.
If you are a single guest, you will be assigned to a shared room.
Out of season, you can almost always get a private room even if you are alone.

Rates are as of January 2024.
Please note that it varies depending on the season and number of people.
This inn is mainly for individual guests. (Please contact us for groups of 10 or more people)
You can see the mountain scenery from the men's and women's observation baths, and shampoo and conditioner are provided.
There are many western style shower toilets, though not in the rooms.
English available

宿泊のご案内
ハイカーが望む上高地
上高地明神館前景

Inn Information

Name of facility

Kamikochi/Myojinkan

Phone 

0263-95-2036

​Address

〒390-1516

4468 Myojin, Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture

​Payment method

Payment can be made in advance when making an online reservation..

You can pay in cash or by card on site.

*​There are no ATMs in Kamikochi.

E-mail address

kamikochi.m@gmail.com

We are unable to accommodate all requests, so please make reservations by phone.

Industry

Mountain huts, resort inns, inns

Approximate Room Rates

Includes 2 meals, tax included

Japanese-style room 20,000 yen ~

Shared room 14,000 yen~

Check-in

14:30~16:00

Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. Just 6:00 p.m. Please arrive around 4:00 p.m. We will confirm your presence at 5:00 p.m.

Check out

~08:30

Reservation

Reservations available, phone reservations are recommended.

Phone reservations for individual clients will be accepted from February 2024.

The room

25 Japanese-style rooms, 8 other rooms

Bath

Large public bath with a view

​Room facilities

Shampoo/Conditioner, Body wash/Soap, Bath towel/Towel, Yukata, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Tea, Internet,Separate Bath/Toilet

Meals/Entertainment

Cafe, snacks (The cafe space will be open from 7:00 am to around 5:00 pm. It is available as a free space for guests during the night)

Services

Vending machines, Shops, Souvenir shops

Neighborhood leisure

Climbing, Hiking, Walking, Bird watching, Flower watching

View

Mountains, rivers and valleys, alpine vegetation zones, ponds, lakes and lakesides, primeval forests, and stars. . The untouched nature remains.

If you explore just the area around the inn, there are many Instagram spots.

Need to come in by Backpac

紅葉の上高地
背景

Access

Railway

Matsumoto Electric Railway Kamikochi Line, get off at Shinshimashima Station

Bus

70 minutes from Shinshimashima Station, 45 minutes walk from Kamikochi bus stop

Car

Park at Sawatari, which takes 60 minutes from the Matsumoto IC, and take a bus or cab. From the Kamikochi bus stop, it will take about 45 minutes to reach the final destination, Myojin, while taking a walk through the forest without crossing the Kappa Bridge.

There is no parking lot.

Others

Kamikochi is a no pick-up/drop-off area. Due to vehicle regulations, no pick-ups or drop-offs are allowed.

No matter what mode of transportation you choose, from the Kamikochi bus stop, you will be walking for 45 minutes on level ground.
Note: As of 2021, Google Maps may not reflect information about the paths people walk, for example, if the current location is far away.

During the winter, all business within the Kamikochi Basin is prohibited by government regulation.

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