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A 5-minute drive from National Treasure Matsumoto Castle, Ryokan Seifuso is next to Shinshu University and boasts a view of the Northern Alps and the freshness of the Metoba River. It is ideal for sightseeing such as Kamikochi, a mountainous scenic spot, Norikura Kogen, which has abundant trekking courses, Azumino, an original landscape of Japan blessed with Dosojin and spring water, and Utsukushigahara Kogen, which was praised by Kihachi Ozaki, a mountain poet. There are many overseas visitors from over 30 countries every year (English available) for sports camps, and university seminars. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, TV and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms and toilets are shared. Ryokan Seifuso is entirely non-smoking. Free parking (2 locations, 12 spaces, on-site), free rental bicycles and chargeable electric bicycles for sightseeing in the city. For meals, freshly prepared seasonal Japanese dishes are served. Western breakfast is available upon request (reservation made at reception), and vegetarian options are also available. The mellow honey yogurt from the eldest son of a beekeeper is extremely popular.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath


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Room type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
3 futon beds
1 single bed
2 single beds
2 futon beds
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Matsumoto

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Shania
    Australia Australia
    We loved the warm family owned hospitality. Very adorable parents and really had such a warm and comfortable stay. Thank you!
  • Quresh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay. The owners are super friendly and helped me as I had left my phone in a bus in Kamisuwa. Thank you.
  • Scarlett
    Sweden Sweden
    Nice ryokan run by an elderly couple and their daughter. The room was clean and spacious for me traveling solo and the futon so comfortable. Loved staying here and would love to stay again. It was so nice to be able to take a bath after a long...
  • Gaspard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    free bike rental, onsen, comfortable room, very friendly staff.
  • Mathias
    Denmark Denmark
    The best place we have stayed in Japan. Like being welcomed by family!
  • Cyra
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very friendly staff, bicycles available to use in the city
  • Francesca
    Italy Italy
    Everything here is just perfect. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful, the baths are pleasant and invigorating. We tried the Japanese style breakfast and we didn't regret it, so delicious! Quiet place, with a nice view.
  • Stefano
    Canada Canada
    Staff is very welcoming and helpful. Bed are comfortable.
  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    Fabulous place to stay. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. We had the Japanese breakfast which was wonderful.
  • Rebecca
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Owner is super friendly. Japanese style room and very comfortable futon. The ryokan is just right next to a river, and it’s very zen to hear the river flows. Awesome stay!

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 356 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Hand drawn map around Ryokan, Asama Onsen and City centre are available for guest! Restaurants with tips, recommendations and English menus as well as few interesting places / shops / areas to explore. Free rental bicycles make it easy to go around the town and cycling or walking by the stream-side road. Rental books and "take-one leave-one" library available in many languages. If you would like to order breakfast please let us know at the check in. With additional price you can enjoy hearty Japanese breakfast or tasty Western breakfast. Vegetarian or Vegan is also available on request.

Neighbourhood information

Ryokan Seifu-so is located outside of the city centre ( 40 mins walk / 20 mins cycle / 12 mins by bus / 10 mins by car ). Seifu-so is ideal for guest looking for quiet, relax stay. There is a river in front of Ryokan with grass river bank where people have picnic, play music, read books and relax, enough space for children to play. Around Seifu-so there are a few restaurant ( Indian, Japanese Omlette rice, some ramen restaurant) , a supermarket all less than 5 mins walk from ryokan. Japanese set-meal, family restaurant, Mos burger, THE BEST TONKATSU and Italian restaurant as well as a small skatepark and coin laundry is 10 mins walk. Asama Onsen is also very close to Seifu-so (15 mins walk, 8 mins cycle) where you can enjoy a short mountain walk and lovely onsen experience.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ryokan Seifuso
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Trouser press
    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Pants press
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Wellness

    • Public Bath

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Ryokan Seifuso takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 05:30 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:00 and 05:30
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardDiners ClubUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform the hotel in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the hotel.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Ryokan Seifuso

    • Room options at Ryokan Seifuso include:

      • Family
      • Triple
      • Single
      • Twin
    • Ryokan Seifuso is 3.1 miles from the centre of Matsumoto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ryokan Seifuso is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at Ryokan Seifuso may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at Ryokan Seifuso can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Asian
    • Ryokan Seifuso offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Public Bath
      • Bicycle rental