Mori-Miyanohara Station × Accommodation With Local Sake And WineRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

The terraced rice fields and beech forests, along with the lives of people coexisting with nature in the snowy region of Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, are referred to as Japan's original landscape. Among them, in the snow-rich Matsunoyama area, "Hinanoyado Chitose" awaits your visit. Here, you can enjoy the Matsunoyama Onsen, one of Japan's three major medicinal hot springs, with open-air baths fed directly from the source. We also prepare local cuisine using delicious rice and mountain vegetables nurtured by snowmelt water to welcome you.

A pairing-focused Accommodation curated by owner Yuichi Yamagishi, a sake expert and sommelier. Rooted in the climate and ingredients of Matsunoyama, Niigata, our cuisine is crafted using French and Italian techniques and enjoyed in harmony with carefully selected drinks. Whether you love drinks, are new to them, or want to learn more, we offer you a truly special time.

A standalone accommodation nestled along the Shinano River. Enjoy the gentle, tea-colored alkaline hot spring water, also known as "Beauty's Bath." Spend a tranquil night with the soothing sounds of the Shinano River and the peaceful croaking of frogs in nearby rice fields.

A property along the Shinano River surrounded by abundant nature. Starting with homemade "Hasekake Rice" Koshihikari, the handmade local cuisine full of kindness is also appealing. Enjoying the onsen while gazing at the nature of Tsunan is another blissful moment. Please relax and unwind.

Kamosu Mori is an Accommodation nestled in one of the snowiest areas of Matsunoyama.A lush forest stretches out before you, where you can enjoy satoyama cuisine surrounded by magnificent nature.Next door, the craft sake brewery “Yuki to Satoyama Jozojo” has also opened.A new encounter between food and sake—found only here—awaits you.For dinner, the main course is a shabu-shabu tasting featuring Niigata’s prized brand wagyu “Agano Himegyu” and Tokamachi’s local specialty pork “Tsumaari Pork.”Savor Agano Himegyu for its smooth texture and rich lean flavor, and Tsumaari Pork for its tenderness and deep umami—lightly swished in hot broth with seasonal local vegetables.Alongside satoyama dishes centered on local ingredients, we offer an all-inclusive selection of alcoholic beverages, including draft beer, highballs, sours, around 20 varieties of local sake, local wine, and more.Enjoy a luxurious moment as you take your time pairing Matsunoyama’s abundant flavors with fine drinks.

A century-old building reborn as the boutique Hotel “mont,” standing in the heart of Nozawa Onsen, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and beech forests. Mountain blessings become snow, then water that nourishes the land, and eventually spring forth as Onsen. Forest trees, too, become the festival tower that lights the winter Dosojin Fire Festival, carrying local memories into the future. Inspired by these two opposing yet life-giving energies—“fire” and “water”—we have shaped our spaces, cuisine, and drinks. At our wood-fire restaurant, seasonal local ingredients are grilled to a fragrant finish; in your room, enjoy moments with village craft gin and regional sake. In this place where nature and culture flow in cycles, experience a stay where people and nature gently return to one.

A vast natural resort spanning 1 million tsubo at the foot of Mt. Naeba. During the Tsunan Snow Festival, thousands of lanterns and fireworks fill the night sky. Lantern launches are held daily during winter! In snow-rich Tsunan, enjoy exhilarating skiing and snowboarding on powder snow, as well as a snow play area perfect for small children! In summer, experience thrilling activities such as an 850m-long roller luge, a scenic lift to breathtaking Geopark viewpoints, free athletic courses, and more. Exciting events await in every season. After a day of fun, relax in our open-air Onsen baths or large public bathhouse. We also offer dog-friendly rooms and a dog run for your furry companions!

The "Dosojin Festival," which has been grandly celebrated since the Edo period, uses the important element of "fire" to pray for prosperity and abundant harvests. This historic Property, which has long carried out the ritual of "Himotomorai" to ignite the first fire, has been renovated while preserving its traditional irori hearth and other features, and reopened in 2024. This building, filled with memories for many villagers, has been created to continue serving as a gathering place for people and to foster connections through interactions with guests and local events. The interior features walls made of plaster, a spacious and comfortable lounge furnished with vintage furniture, and convenient Facilities such as large shower rooms. The Rooms offer a variety of options, from those with kitchens to traditional 6-tatami mat Japanese-style Rooms. Guests can also enjoy carefully prepared meals made with local ingredients in the spacious dining area. We invite you to fully enjoy your Nozawa Onsen journey with a stay at Himotoya.