Unbelievable! This Matsumoto Hot Spring Will Leave You Speechless (Onyado Nono)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the swirling mists and bubbling delights of Onyado Nono Matsumoto, that place that promises to leave you…well, speechless. And frankly? They're not kidding. Let's get messy with this review, shall we? Forget the pristine, corporate language. This is real.
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First Impressions: The Accessible Awesomeness (and a Tiny Hiccup)
Okay, so the whole Unbelievable! thing? It's plastered everywhere. And honestly, I was skeptical. But roll up to Onyado Nono, and you will start to see the hype. First off, Accessibility: HUGE win. They clearly get it. Ramps, elevators galore, and honestly, the whole place feels designed with ease of movement in mind. This is a major plus for families, older travelers, or anyone who appreciates a thoughtfully laid-out space. My own experience? I was with my aunt, who has mobility issues, and this hotel was a godsend. We breezed through check-in (more on that later) and the corridors felt wide and welcoming. Score one for inclusivity!
The slight hiccup? The initial instructions for parking. We got a bit lost trying to find the car park - some more prominent signage could have helped the weary traveller. But, honestly a very minor gripe.
Accessibility (again, because it matters):
- Wheelchair Accessible: YES! And not just “sort of.” They’ve truly thought about it.
- Elevator: Essential. And plentiful.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Definitely present and well-executed. This isn't just a checkbox item.
- Car parking: Free on-site parking
- Airport transfer: Available. But we didn’t use it, so no comment!
The Room: My Own Little Zen Den (with a Few Extra Perks)
Okay, let’s talk rooms. My room was… well, it was a sanctuary. Not just a room, but a vibe. Spacious, clean, and flooded with natural light. The Air Conditioning worked like a dream. And the Blackout Curtains? My god, the blackout curtains! I'm a light sleeper, and they banished the sun like it had personally offended them.
The bathroom was pristine, with that lovely Japanese attention to detail. Separate Shower/Bathtub? Check. Amazing Toiletries? Check. Bathrobes and Slippers? You know it. I especially loved the little touches, like the Free Bottled Water and the Coffee/Tea Maker so you could brew up a little morning Zen with that awesome Complimentary Tea. The Desk and Laptop Workspace was useful for a quick email check too.
It was not perfect. The Bathtub's height was too deep for my elderly aunt to get in and out of without help.
Room Specifics:
- Air Conditioning: Perfect
- Non-Smoking Rooms: Obviously
- Free Wi-Fi: Absolutely reliable.
- Free Bottled Water: Yes!
- Desk, Laptop Workspace: Very useful.
- Bathroom: Great, with the exception of the bathtub depth.
- Alarm Clock: Check
- Blackout Curtains: A lifesaver!
- Satellite/Cable Channels: Present, but I didn't use them.
- Hair Dryer, Closet, In-room safe box, Mirror, Refrigerator, Seating Area, Shower, Soundproofing, Telephone, Towels, Umbrella, Wake-up service, Window that opens, Linens: All the usual comforts and expectations were met.
The Onsen: Where "Speechless" Actually Applies
Okay, here's the part. The Hot Spring. The Onsen. This is where the Unbelievable! part comes in. Prepare to be…well, speechless.
I've been to a few onsen, but this one was special. The air hung thick with steam, the soft lighting created an atmosphere of utter tranquility. I sunk into the water (the perfect temperature, by the way) and felt every single knot of stress from my shoulders melt away. The outdoor onsen? Magical. Imagine soaking under the stars, the crisp mountain air on your face, the gentle sounds of the water… Pure bliss.
Here's where I get all gooey: My aunt, who hates crowds, was hesitant. But the staff were so helpful, so discreet, and the place was so clean and peaceful, she loved it. Watching her relax and enjoy herself was worth the price of admission alone.
Ways to Relax:
- Spa/Sauna: Multiple saunas and spa areas
- Foot bath: Delightful after a long day of exploring Matsumoto.
- Steamroom: A great addition to the whole experience.
- Sauna: A must-do after the hot spring.
- Pool with view: Outdoor onsen
- Body scrub: You can easily book a massage
- Massage: Yes, please!
Dining: From Buffet Bonanza to Intimate Moments
Breakfast was a full-on Japanese and Western buffet extravaganza. Think perfectly fluffy omelets, miso soup that warmed the soul, mountains of fresh fruit, and enough pastries to start your own bakery. I was particularly impressed by the fresh, local ingredients. My aunt, a notoriously picky eater, even found things she loved! They nailed the Asian breakfast and were on point with the Western breakfast items.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking:
- Breakfast [buffet]: Seriously, you won't go hungry.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: Delicious.
- International cuisine in restaurant: Present, and pretty good.
- Restaurants: More than one.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant, and Coffee shop: Always available.
- Bar: A fun place to unwind.
- Room service [24-hour]: A definite perk.
- Desserts in restaurant, Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant: Yep, yep, and yep.
- Bottle of water: Freely given.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Available, with a vegetarian option.
- Happy hour: A great bonus!
- Breakfast takeaway service: Helpful.
- Snack bar: Handy.
- A la carte in restaurant: Yes, and good.
- Poolside bar: Didn't try it, but it looked inviting!
- Buffet in Restaurant: Amazing variety and quality.
- Vegetarian restaurant Yes, a few options available
Staying Safe & Sound: Cleanliness is King (and Queen)
I'm a bit of a germaphobe, and let me tell you, this place passes with flying colors. The entire hotel was spotless. Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays, Anti-viral cleaning products… they’re serious about cleanliness. I felt incredibly safe and at ease, and that's something I value immensely, especially these days. They really have hygiene down perfectly.
- Cleanliness and safety: 10/10. Seriously.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere. (But I still carried my own… old habits die hard.)
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Undoubtedly. They wear the right gear too, it was all very professional.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Absolutely.
- Safe dining setup: Yes.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Absolutely.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Yep.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Observed everywhere.
Services & Conveniences: Beyond the Basics
Beyond the amazing onsen and clean rooms, Onyado Nono is packed with amenities. The Concierge was super helpful with recommendations. The Laundry service came in handy, and the Convenience store downstairs was great for picking up a quick snack or a forgotten toothbrush.
Services and Conveniences:
- Concierge: Top-notch.
- Cash withdrawal: ATM present, no worries.
- Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service: Useful stuff.
- Daily housekeeping: Perfect.
- Luggage storage: Handy.
- Elevator: Essential.
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Seminars: Yes indeed.
- Cashless payment service: Convenient.
- Front desk [24-hour]: Always available.
- Currency exchange: Very useful, I found.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Yes.
- Facilities for disabled guests: A huge positive, as mentioned above.
- Air conditioning in public area: Yep.
Things to Do (Beyond the Onsen):
- Fitness center: They had a well-equipped gym, which I sadly didn't have time to use.
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously color-coded itinerary. This is me, ME, trying to wrangle a trip to Onyado Nono Matsumoto Hot Spring in Matsumoto, Japan, into something resembling order. And let's be honest, order is not my strong suit. Expect tangents, self-deprecating humour, and the occasional existential crisis about the proper way to eat a pickled plum. Here we go…
Onyado Nono Matsumoto Hot Spring: Operation Relaxation (and Possibly Mild Panic)
Day 1: The Arrival (and The Great Noodles Debacle)
- 10:00 AM (Give or take… I'm always late): Arrive at Narita Airport (NRT). Okay, deep breaths. Passport? Check. Wallet? Check. Sanity? … Debatable. The sheer amount of blinking lights and people is already a sensory overload. My brain feels like a scrambled egg.
- 11:30 AM: I swear, navigating Japanese airports is like being thrown into a really polite, yet incredibly efficient, maze. Finally, locate the train to Matsumoto via a combination of frantic pointing, miming, and the sheer desperation reflected in my eyes. Praying the Shinkansen gods look kindly upon me.
- 12:00 PM (ish): Train ride! Ah, finally, time to relax. Except… where’s the food? Should have packed something. Note to self: Learn from the mistakes of others and always pack something.
- 1:00 PM (ish): Arrive in Matsumoto! Yay! Except… I'm starving. My stomach is currently conducting a symphony of grumbles. And then it happened. The "Great Noodles Debacle." Spotted a tiny, ridiculously charming noodle shop. The menu… all in Japanese, of course. Pointing. Smiling. Nodding. Ordered something that looked vaguely palatable. Turns out, it was a very unusual concoction involving some kind of pickled something and… I’m not gonna lie, I choked. The noodles were delicious, but the pickled whatever-it-was? Terrifying. Victory to the brave (and hungry).
- 2:30 PM: Checked into Onyado Nono. Phew. That building is gorgeous. And smells like… happiness? The lobby is all clean wood and understated elegance, and suddenly, all the travel stress just melted away. Except the noodles. Those are still haunting me from the inside.
- 3:30 PM: Room tour. Seriously, the room is a haven of calm. Tatami mats? Check. Sliding doors? Check. Tiny, perfectly-formed tea set? Check. I immediately start the process of dropping my belongings, and then the floor. A near disaster averted, but I think I'm starting to feel the effects of the journey.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Onsen Orientation! The onsen sounds… amazing, and a bit terrifying. I'm not particularly comfortable being naked in public, but the promise of hot spring bliss is too tempting. Decided to ease into it by going to the indoor onsen.
- 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner at the "Yakitori restaurant". So good! Delicious! Full of the best food.
- 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Soaking away the day in the onsen. Oh. My. God. The hot water, the gentle steam, the feeling of complete weightlessness… This is what heaven must feel like. Actually shed a few happy tears. Maybe it was the onsen, maybe it was the sheer relief of being alive after my noodle experience, but I was actually relaxed. Fully. Content. This moment, this is what I came for.
- 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Stumbled back to my room, utterly blissed out. Managed to spill tea on myself while trying to change into pajamas. It's fine, I'm fine. Just totally relaxed.
Day 2: Matsumoto Castle & Existential Plum Pondering
- 8:00 AM (ish): Wake up, feeling gloriously rested. Stare at the ceiling in a haze of contentment. This is the life.
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. Oh my gosh, the breakfast buffet is an absolute feast! Try everything. Regret nothing (probably).
- 10:00 AM: Matsumoto Castle! The Black Crow! This castle is stunning. The architecture is incredible, and the view from the top is breathtaking. Got lost in the history. I actually read all the signs. Who am I anymore?
- 12:00 PM: Wandered through the charming streets of Matsumoto. Spotted a store filled with ceramics. Almost bought everything. Resisted the urge. Mostly.
- 1:00 PM: The Great Plum Encounter. Found a tiny shop selling… umeboshi. Pickled plums. The evil spawn of the noodle incident. But, dammit, I was going to conquer my fear. Took a deep breath and… actually, it wasn’t that bad. (I think). This is the kind of experience that could change a life.
- 2:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Need more onsen time.
- 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Onsen time, again. This time, I tackled the outdoor onsen. Yes, it's a little weird at first, but the views are just breathtaking. The cold air on my face, the warm water… pure magic. This is what I needed.
- 5:00 PM: Strolled around the town. Maybe I'll get some local craft items.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner. Decided to get more sushi. It's divine.
- 8:00 PM: More night time onsen. Pure bliss…
- 9:00 PM: Fell asleep before my head hit the pillow.
Day 3: Farewell (and lingering noodle paranoia)
- 8:00 AM: Another amazing breakfast! I'm going to miss this. Maybe try everything one last time?
- 9:00 AM: Check out. Saying goodbye to this hotel is harder than I thought. I felt more relaxed in the last couple of days than in the last year.
- 9:30 AM: Train back to Narita Airport.
- 10:00 AM: The journey back is the same as the journey there, but with lots of memories.
- 12:00 PM: At the airport. Looking up at the gate…
- 1:00 PM: The end… I think.
Okay, so maybe it's not a perfect itinerary. But it was mine. Messy, human, and filled with moments I'll never forget. And hey, I survived the noodles. That's a victory right there. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to go eat a pickled plum… Just kidding. Probably. Mostly.
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Okay, so, like, *why* is this place "unbelievable"? Spill the dang beans!
Alright, alright, simmer down. The 'unbelievable' comes from the open-air onsen. Picture this: snow falling gently (or sometimes, straight-up *dumping*) onto a steaming pool of bliss. You're outside, the air is crisp, the water is liquid sunshine... it's the kind of experience that makes you forget, for a glorious moment, that your life is a comedy of errors. Seriously, it's worth the price of admission alone. And the fact that it's open 24/7? Game. Changer. I stumbled in there at 3 AM after a minor existential crisis and it felt... perfect.
Is the onsen *really* that great? I've heard it's crowded. Ugh.
Crowds? Yeah, sometimes. This is a *popular* spot. But, and this is a big BUT, it moves pretty fast. People cycle through, there are different pools to choose from, and honestly, the payoff is worth the potential wait. I went during peak season (foolish, I know) and yeah, there were moments of "personal space? What's that?" But even then, the atmosphere is so chill, so conducive to zen-like contemplation, that it's hard to get *too* annoyed. Plus, the view from the outdoor ones is stunning – I saw the mountains shrouded in mist one morning, and it was breathtaking. My favorite part? Seeing the little kids playing together, completely uninhibited. Reminded me how awesome life can be.
What about the rooms? Are they tiny and are they...tatami mats?
Okay, let's talk rooms. Yes, they're Japanese-style, meaning tatami mats and futon beds. Don't panic! They're actually really comfortable. And the rooms are... well, they're not *massive*. Think efficiently designed and clean. They've got everything you need, and you end up spending most of your time in the onsen anyway. I was slightly worried about the lack of a traditional bed at first; my back is a *monster*. But honestly, I slept like a baby. Maybe something about the hot springs just... melts away all my cares (and bad posture).
Food! Tell me about the food! Is it just, you know, *Japanese* food?
Food! Ah, the siren song of deliciousness. Yes, it's Japanese food, but like, *good* Japanese food. The breakfast buffet is legendary. I'm not even a huge breakfast person, but I went *full hog*. There's miso soup (duh), rice, fish (grilled to perfection), pickles, you name it. And the curry? Don't even get me started. Seriously, I went back for seconds (and maybe thirds...). The dinner situation, if you book it, is usually a feast... I did the dinner one night and felt so full and happy! Everything was fresh and amazing. My only minor complaint (and it's *minor*) is the sheer volume of food. I walked away slightly resembling a well-stuffed pufferfish. But hey, no regrets.
What’s the deal with the free ramen at night? Sounds too good to be true…
Oh. My. Goodness. The *free* ramen. I think I’d heard about it beforehand, but somehow, I mentally filed it under “too good to be true.” Until I was there, shivering after a late-night dip in the onsen, and BAM! Free ramen counter. And it wasn’t just any ramen – it was legitimately good, simple, satisfying ramen. Perfect comfort food after a soak. I probably should have paced myself. I probably ate *too* much. My stomach the next morning wasn’t *thrilled*. But the memory? Priceless. It’s one of those little touches that makes Onyado Nono… special.
Aside from the onsen and food, what’s notable about the hotel itself?
The lobby is nice and relaxing... But let's be honest, you're here for the *onsen*. The staff are lovely, I will say that. They're super polite and helpful, even if your Japanese is, ahem, *a work in progress* (mine definitely is). The location is great, too. Super close to Matsumoto Castle and the train station. You can walk to most things. And the atmosphere is just… chill. Really chill. Like, everyone's wearing yukata (light cotton robes) and shuffling around with damp hair. It's a vibe. It’s like a well-oiled machine that just wants you to relax for a bit. Which, honestly, is exactly what I needed.
Okay, okay, so it sounds pretty perfect. Anything *bad* about it? Be honest!
Alright, alright, let's get real. Nobody's perfect, and neither is Onyado Nono. The walls might be a *tiny* bit thin (I’m a light sleeper, and, well, sometimes you hear your neighbors, um, *enjoying themselves*). The elevator situation can get a little… congested, especially during peak times. And the onsen, again, can get crowded. But honestly, those are minor quibbles. If you're a total diva who demands absolute silence and personal space, maybe it’s not for you. But if you're looking for a genuinely relaxing experience with incredible onsen and good food? Go. Just go. My only regret is not staying longer. My other regret? Not purchasing some of the amazing bath amenities in the gift shop. Next time!
Any tips for a first-timer?
Absolutely! Pack light, because you'll be living in a yukata most of the time. Bring a good book (or download some podcasts – the noise level can vary). Don’t be afraid to use the onsen! Seriously, just do it. Embrace the ritual. And for the love of all that is holy, try the ramen. Consider booking a dinner, to get the full experience (and so you don't have to think about finding food after a long day of exploring). And finally, just relax and let go. You're there to unwind. Embrace the experience. That’s my advice. Now go! Have an amazing time, and tell me all about it!
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