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Asama Hot Spring is a Hot Spring located in the northeastern part of Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.
It is said to be the inner courtyard of Matsumoto City, and it is a hot spring resort that has been loved by many people since ancient times.

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=== What is Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring ===
Asama Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort located in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture.
Hot spring resort is surrounded by beautiful nature and you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons.
Hot Spring effective for include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, Relief from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, bruises, chronic digestive diseases, etc., and it also Restrooms available to promote metabolism and difficulty cooling off in hot water effects after bathing.
Asama Hot spring resort There are about 30 inns, 2 One day trip only bathing facility, and 3 communal baths, centered on the Hot Spring Kaikan.

=== Access to Asama Hot Spring ===
The Access from Tokyo to Asama Hot Spring There are both by car and Train. Both are convenient and can be chosen according to your travel plans.
In addition, it is a easily accessible location 10 minutes by car from Matsumoto Castle, so please stop by when sightseeing in Nagano or Matsumoto.

Access by car: If you visit Asama Hot Spring from Tokyo by car, it takes about 3 hours via the Chuo Expressway.
Access by train: Take the Limited Express Azusa of the JR Chuo Main Line from Tokyo Station and Get off at Matsumoto Station. The journey takes about two and a half hours. From Matsumoto Station, it takes about 20 minutes by bus or taxi to reach Asama Hot Spring. There are many limited express trains, so you can enjoy a comfortable trip.

=== History of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring ===
Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a historic Hot Spring resort that is said to have been opened about 1,000 years ago.
It has been popular with many people as a hot-spring cure since ancient times, and in the Edo period, it was Use Matsumoto Clan Lord and flourished as an important Hot Spring area in the region.

==Popular Sightseeing spots of Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring===
= Yusaka Street
Yusaka Street is a quaint street that runs through the center of Asama Hot Spring.
It is a street that has been around since the Edo period, and is lined with buildings that retain the appearance of the good old days, making it perfect for walking.
Souvenir shops, cafes, and Onsen Ryokan are scattered along the street, and you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a hot spring resort.

= Misya Shrine
The current Shrine was rebuilt in 1895, and the Main Shrine is Shinmei-zukuri.
Deities such as "safety and peace", "family fortune and longevity", "Elimination of Disasters and Diseases", and "Prosperity in business" are enshrined, and they are also Restrooms available in the Power Spot of Asama Hot Spring.

= Jinguji Temple
It is said to have been founded as a Bettouji Temple of Misya Shrine north of Jinguji Temple.
Unfolds a beautiful garden in the precincts, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the four seasons.

===Asama Hot Spring Events and Festivals===
= Tour de Utsukushigahara
Tour de Utsukushigahara is a cycling Events that is Held in every year in early summer.
Starting in front of the Matsumoto City Baseball Stadium on the south side of Asama Hot Spring, passing through Asama Hot spring resort to Utsukushigahara, it is a grueling race with a total length of 21 Kilometers and an elevation difference of 1,270 Meters, in which many cyclists participate.
The race while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Utsukushigahara Highlands is popular not only with participants but also with spectators.

= Torch Festival
The Torch Festival is a traditional festival held every October at Asama Hot Spring in Matsumoto City.
Thereare is worth seeing as they parade through the towns carrying huge torches over 3 meters long and more than 2 meters in diameter.
Torches are Dedication to Misya Shrine to protect the safety of residents' lives and a bountiful harvest of five grains.

=== Tourist Information of Asama Hot Spring ===
Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring is a charming Hot Spring area surrounded by history and Nature.
Access from Matsumoto City is also good, making it an ideal base for your trip to Nagano.
Please visit Matsumoto City Sengen Hot Spring and experience its rich history, culture, and beautiful nature.