Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel Matsumoto

Name: Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel
Address: 4469-1 Azumi Kamikochi, Matsumoto, 日本

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At a glance: 4-star · Since 1989 · Renovated 2024 · 38 rooms

Near: Kappabashi Bridge · 14 min walk

Guests love: Service

From Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel in Matsumoto, Tashiro Bridge is a five-minute walk away, and Kappa Bridge is 14 minutes on foot. The hotel sits 1.2 km from Kamikochi Visitor Center and the same distance from Weston Relief.

For recreation, there are hot springs, a terrace, and a garden. Complimentary wireless internet is available throughout, and the hotel has on-site shopping and a vending machine.

LaRiviere, the hotel restaurant, serves meals to guests, and the bar/lounge is the spot for a drink. A complimentary buffet breakfast is offered each morning.

The lobby has complimentary newspapers, and luggage storage and laundry facilities are available.

All 23 air-conditioned rooms come with LCD televisions, satellite programming, and complimentary wireless internet. Private bathrooms feature spring water baths and complimentary toiletries, and each room has a phone, safe, and desk.

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Check-in14:00
Check-out11:00
Breakfast
Non-smoking rooms
Voltage100V
Japanese

Check-in requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Children: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Amenities

Property amenities

Bar
Cafe
Lobby bar
Restaurant
Hiking
Hot spring
Public baths
Swimming pool
Wi-Fi in public areas
Elevator
Garden
The library

Room types

Twin rooms
Family rooms
Rooms with a view

Guest reviews

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Reviews from

Sharon Chew

5/5

Google· 3 months ago

Service was superb from check-in to dinner and breakfast. Staff were attentive and confident and clearly enjoyed what they did. The room was spacious and well thought out. They even had a shoe-drying machine in the room. There is only one washing machine/dryer, but no one else seemed to be wanting to do laundry. I took the special French dinner and was surprised by how good every dish was. It was a splendid experience and I hope to go back in future.

Trip.com Member

5/5

Trip.com· a year ago

Excellent hotel, super clean. With nice river and Mountain Views. Bear bells and walking sticks and other equipment which can be borrowed during the stay. Delicious breakfast and dinner, suitable for some kind of celebration. Best to book a taxi to/from bus terminal after 3.30pm or before early morning otherwise will need to tug your luggage for a 20 mins walk, even the walk from imperial hotel bus stop is also a distance 15 minutes walk.

lilacfields

3/5

Tripadvisor· 11 months ago

Booked this hotel because it purportedly was one of the only 2 hotels in the restricted Kamikochi area with natural hot spring water, and had just been renovated in 2024.|Our first choice, Kamikochi Imperial we ruled out because they had no onsen facilities. We chose our room because it was described as a twin room with scenic view bath, as advertised by JAPANiCAN, thinking that we had a private bath. To our dismay, when we asked to see the room assigned to us on the second floor (and we are glad we did), we found that it was a regular bath tub placed alongside the wall looking out to the view outside, not the kind of prefilled private onsen bath we had mistakenly believed it to be. From this and our other experience with the Century Southern website in Tokyo, we have learnt that it pays to be extra careful to ascertain that what they say on the website is really what you are getting. In the end, we chose to pay an extra 12,000 yen per night to upgrade our room to a similar sized one on the third floor which had been fully renovated, in contrast to the original one which we were told was only partially renovated. The check in process was also marred by the inflexibility of the front desk staff. We were there at 1.30 pm, just half an hour before check in, but we were told we had to absolutely wait till 2 pm before we could access the room (and not because the room was not ready yet) and also avail ourselves of complimentary drinks at the cafe. A service orientated hotel would have considered letting us have our welcome drink whilst we were kept waiting, especially as the prices for this hotel don’t come cheap. The best thing that can be said for the room was the view of the scenery outside, and the handy full length ledge along that wall. Breakfast was decent. Dinner- French the first night and Japanese fusion the second, whilst good was not remarkably so, again consdering the half board price we pay. Plus point is that the public bath is new and spotlessly clean, with great loungers for after onsen relaxation. They do offer two other public bath rooms that can be rented for an hour each time for private usage. Because it is in a no-car zone (apart from certain hours), we walked to the hotel from Kamikochi Imperial after lunching there for the start of our stay, and similarly walked to the Imperial for lunch on checkout, before taking a nice stroll to the bus terminal. One of the best things the hotels in this area do is to provide a same day luggage forwarding service, which we took advantage of, by having our cabin bags transported to the Kamikochi Bus Terminal from where we took our highway express bus back to Tokyo, freeing us to fully enjoy our post lunch walk to the terminal. If a public bath/onsen facility is not a requirement, there are other hotels similarly with good views of the Azusa river one can consider, not forgetting the grand dame of them all, the Kamikochi Imperial Hotel. But if you choose Lemeiesta, avoid the second floor rooms if you can, because passersby (of which there are many) can look into the room.

John Chia

5/5

Google· 4 months ago

Nice hotel with room facing river and mountains. Staffs are warm and friendly with good service. The french fine dining dinner is great as well. Highly recommended.

Yan Bing

5/5

Google· 11 months ago

Stayed in Oct 2025 Our room was spacious, bright, and clean, with a river view. The bed and pillows were very comfortable, and I loved that the bathroom and toilet were separated. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, even offering to take photos of us by the river when we checked out. Dinner was a delicious French cuisine served with attentive service. Near the entrance, torchlights and bear bells were provided for anyone heading out at night; we spent a few minutes stargazing outside. A minor note: a few bugs (likely stink bugs) did make their way into the room, even with the windows closed. It wasn’t a big issue, as they didn’t fly near the bed, and natural bug spray was provided. The price is on the higher side, but considering the quality, location, and service, it was completely worth it. I couldn’t have asked for a better stay in Kamikochi and would definitely choose this place again!

482JamesS482

5/5

Tripadvisor· a year ago

An absolutely spectacular experience in every way. Of course, Kamikochi is spectacular and the views from the hotel: of the mountains, the forest, the river, and the monkeys are otherworldly. But this hotel shines above the rest in terms of service, friendliness of the staff, cleanliness, and organization. The breakfast is good with many options, though merely average in taste and quality. The dinners are amazing in every way - a true white table cloth, 5 star experience with delicious food and a great wine selection. They were extremely helpful with our food restrictions. The rooms are very clean with great beds though a little tight due to an extra chair and table. The lounge wear is superb and comfortable. Note that the hallways and dining room are very cold at night. The Bento lunches boxes are disappointing.

Mark Quin

5/5

Google· a year ago

We spent to nights here and were glad to have stayed here. The room was well renovated and the service at the hotel and restaurant was exceptional. The food was great. If you have luggage and are travelling during a busy time it is a short walk (15mins) to the hotel from the main bus stop, otherwise you can also get dropped off at the oriental hotel to make the walk shorter.

James Stein

5/5

Google· a year ago

Where can I eat near Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel?

The hotel has its own Restaurant, Cafe, Lobby bar, and Bar, so you can eat and drink on site without going far. For a change of scene, Kappabashi Bridge is a 14-minute walk away, where you'll find casual spots along the river. The Kamikochi area around the hotel also has a few small eateries and shops near the bus terminal. Since the hotel is in a mountain resort, options are limited, so it's handy to have the hotel's dining as your main choice. For more variety, you can take the shuttle bus back toward Sawando, but the hotel's own places are the most convenient.

What is the area around Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel like?

The hotel sits right in the heart of Kamikochi, surrounded by the Hotaka mountain range and the Azusa River, with all rooms facing the water. It is a short 14-minute walk to both Kappabashi Bridge and Kamikōchi itself, where you can enjoy primeval forests and alpine scenery. Myojin Bridge is 3.7 km away, a pleasant trek deeper into the valley. For a change of scene, Daio Wasabi Farm (27.4 km) and Matsumoto Castle (30.8 km) are farther out, requiring a bus or car trip. The immediate area is quiet and nature-focused, so most of your exploring will be on foot along the river paths.

How do I get to Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel from the airport or main train station?

From Matsumoto Station, take the Matsumoto Dentetsu Kamikochi Line to Shinshimashima Station (about 30 minutes), then transfer to a bus bound for Kamikochi (about 50-60 minutes) and get off at the Imperial Hotel bus stop. From there, it's a 10-minute walk along the promenade to the hotel. If you're driving, park at Sawando Parking Lot and take the shuttle bus or taxi to Kamikochi, then walk from the Imperial Hotel stop. The nearest bus stop is in front of the Imperial Hotel, and the walk is paved but has slopes and steps.

What's there to do near Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel in the evening?

In the evening, you can enjoy the hotel's own bar, lobby bar, and cafe, which offer a relaxed setting after a day outdoors. The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine, a fitting end to a mountain day. For a short stroll, Kappabashi Bridge is a 14-minute walk away, where the Azusa River and mountain views are especially atmospheric as dusk settles. The area is quiet and natural, so the hotel's amenities are your main evening focus. If you want to explore further, Myojin Bridge is 3.7 km away, but plan for a taxi or shuttle since it's a longer trip. The hotel's facilities make for a comfortable and pleasant evening base.

Is Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel a good base for exploring Matsumoto?

Kamikochi Lemeiesta Hotel is a great base for exploring the immediate Kamikochi area, with Kappabashi Bridge and Kamikōchi just a 14-minute walk away. For the wider Matsumoto sights, like Matsumoto Castle at 30.8 km, you will need to plan a trip by train and bus or car, as they are a longer journey. The hotel's own restaurant and bar offer convenient dining after a day of exploring. You can easily spend a full day hiking and sightseeing around Kamikochi before heading back to the hotel. For the city's main attractions, consider a day trip using the public transport connections from the area.

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