Mori-Miyanohara Station × Hotel For A Home-Like StayRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

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 warm and serene European-style interior. Exquisite dishes made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients that captivate even renowned personalities. Highly recommended homemade jams and gelato! Unpretentious yet high-quality service to make guests feel happy and energized.

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.

Nestled in the forest, our standalone condominium-style cottages offer a serene retreat where you can enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the satoyama landscape throughout the seasons. Experience a relaxing stay in a private cottage that feels like your very own vacation home. Spread across a 6-hectare property, the beautiful satoyama forest is home to beech trees, snow camellias, and spicebushes. A universal design walking path winds through the forest, allowing you to freely explore the natural surroundings. In winter, the area is blanketed with 2 to 3 meters of snow, transforming it into a magical wonderland. Step outside your cottage and dive into a world of snow-filled fun. Come and savor a moment of tranquility in the forest, where each season reveals its unique charm.