Around Mount Hishikadake (Aga Town, Niigata Prefecture) × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsHighly rated for dining at Hotel·Ryokan

Although we arrived in rainy weather, we were warmly welcomed by many staff members, making for a wonderful start that almost felt more than we deserved. The building, designated as a Tangible Cultural Property, has a rich sense of history, yet it is meticulously maintained throughout, allowing us to relax in complete comfort. In addition to the pleasantly warm and soothing Onsen, the cuisine was truly outstanding. On departure, they even took a complimentary commemorative photo and later sent it to our home—such a thoughtful gesture that made this an unforgettable memory. Everything was exceptional, including the hospitality, and this is an Accommodation we would love to stay at again. Thank you very much.

The building is a bit old, but the service, meals, and Onsen were all excellent. The staff’s warm hospitality made our stay truly wonderful. Thank you very much.

Although the sky was unfortunately overcast, it was the perfect season to comfortably soak in the lukewarm natural spring water, and it felt wonderful! The meals are delicious and full of healthy options, and combined with the Onsen benefits, I feel better every time I stay. Perhaps because I kept coming back, my frozen shoulder has completely healed! The summer à la carte fried rock oysters were especially delicious—I’d love to have them again next year! This was my first Saturday stay, and I enjoyed listening to a jazz piano performance. It matched beautifully with the mysterious flicker of the bamboo lights in the garden and was incredibly soothing. There were familiar tunes and summer songs, and in the second half they even took requests, so there was a great variety of music and it was truly enjoyable. Ending with “Cradle Song” was also a stylish touch. I’m looking forward to visiting again in autumn.

The proprietress and all the staff were very pleasant, and it was a comfortable Accommodation.\nThe view from our riverside Room was wonderful, the meals were delicious, and the baths were very relaxing.\nAlthough there are some older parts of the building, cleaning and maintenance are thorough.\nThere was an extension cord in the Room, which I could pull over to the futon and it was helpful for charging devices.\nI really appreciated those thoughtful touches.\nIt was also great that we could use the baths until checkout at 10:00; many places close around 9:00.\nIf I had to say one thing, it would be perfect if you could see the river from the open-air bath—but then it would probably be visible from across the river too (laugh).\nI’d love to come back again when I have the chance for a relaxing stay.

The emerald-green Onsen was wonderful. In the morning, the baths switch between men and women, so we could enjoy a different atmosphere. All the staff were kind, and we had a very comfortable stay. This is an Accommodation I would love to stay at again.

The private bath is a semi-open-air outdoor bath with a roof, yet it still feels wonderfully open. Spacious and recommended for large families as well. One of the highlights is our friendly, affectionate cats.