Around Mount Naeba × Accommodation With The Charm Of Wooden ArchitectureRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

With a history of 700 years, this rare Onsen, known for its healing properties for eye ailments, is one of the hidden gems in the whole country. The "Eye Medicine Bath," featuring 100% natural flowing hot spring water, offers lukewarm temperatures perfect for long soaks. Enjoy this historic hidden Onsen, once used as a secret retreat by Uesugi Kenshin.

A small and clean Japanese-style inn, Otowaya Ryokan, offers a relaxing stay where you can enjoy the warmth of wood and the seasonal scenery. The creative kaiseki cuisine, made with fresh seafood and mountain delicacies from Niigata, is carefully prepared by the chef, allowing you to savor the flavors of the season. Additionally, desserts and pickles made by the proprietress herself are highly praised. From the open-air bath, you may witness a dragon, considered a symbol of good fortune, providing a unique joy that cannot be experienced in the city. The Onsen is known for warming the body to its core and for its lasting warmth.