Around Mt. Yokote × Accommodation For A Relaxing Holiday In The Satoyama CountrysideRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

A new encounter, a single story. Kanbayashi Hotel Senjukaku. The story began with an encounter. It was in 1929 (Showa 4) when the first president of Nagano Electric Railway, Tohei Kozu, met Lieutenant Helseth from Norway. This meeting in Kanbayashi brought together European and Japanese cultures, creating an entirely new culture or space. It was a groundbreaking event where the culture of a Western-style Hotel was incorporated into a traditional Japanese-style Ryokan for the first time. Furthermore, this encounter became the prologue to the development of Kanbayashi Onsen and Shiga Kogen, now renowned as one of Japan's leading international resorts.

A refined sukiya-style retreat nestled along a lush, verdant gorge. All buildings, including the guest rooms, face the Matsukawa Gorge—spring and summer bring fresh greenery to this “Accommodation in the gorge.” In autumn, it becomes a “healing hot spring” floating amid crimson mountains, and in winter, a “moment of tranquility” wrapped in white. This Accommodation offers breathtaking views throughout the year, in every season. Please take your time enjoying our signature oil fondue in a private dining room.

Situated on a 5,000-tsubo property, Tsutsujitei features approximately 3,000 tsubo of natural forest transformed into a rustic garden. This wooden property offers a serene retreat where you can experience the changing seasons, shifting shadows, gentle breezes, the sound of rain, and dancing snow, all while enjoying distant views of the Shirane mountain range. As a property close to nature, it provides a slow passage of time and moments of tranquility. Welcome to Tsutsujitei, the hot spring village where azaleas bloom.

Surrounded by the lush greenery of Matsukawa Valley, cherished by many literary figures, Yamada Onsen, known as the "inner parlor of Zenkoji-daira," continues to convey the classic and charming atmosphere of onsen through Yamada-kan, a property with over 210 years of history.

A Ryokan with an Onsen featuring an open-air bath overlooking the beauty of the valley. The small bird bath in the sky, overlooking the breathtaking view of Matsukawa Valley, is a healing space that feels enveloped by nature. Spend special moments immersed in the sounds of the stream and the beauty of the trees showcasing their seasonal expressions.

True to its name, countless stars sparkle across the night sky, while by day majestic nature welcomes you.“Kogetsu,” nestled in the tranquility of Okuyamada Onsen in Nagano, is a refined Accommodation with just 10 guest rooms, offering a sophisticated stay.Cherishing traditional Japanese aesthetics, the rooms range from calm tatami-style spaces with a veranda to spacious layouts featuring an irori hearth—each distinct yet quietly dignified.From the dining area, sweeping views of the Northern Alps unfold like a painting, creating memorable moments alongside cuisine that highlights local ingredients.This is an Accommodation where you can enjoy a high-quality retreat that gently unwinds the mind amid nature’s stillness.

One of Japan’s most renowned hot spring destinations, Kusatsu Onsen—enjoy the luxurious Bandai-kō source to the fullest. Relax and unwind in a villa-style Accommodation.“Rakuten STAY VILLA Kusatsu Onsen” is nestled in the inner retreat of famed Kusatsu, at the foot of the mountains and near ski resorts in winter. Surrounded by tranquil woods thick with Kuma bamboo grass, it offers an open, nature-harmonized space where you can gently release both body and mind from everyday fatigue. Every Room features two private baths: a hinoki cypress bath filled with fragrant Bandai-kō source water so you can experience Kusatsu Onsen’s unique qualities, and an indoor “rest bath” with fresh water for longer soaks. Enjoy Kusatsu’s baths to your heart’s content—whenever you like, without time restrictions.