Hiraiwa Station × Recommended Hotel·Ryokan

At the Property blessed with abundant nature and plentiful hot spring water, you can enjoy bathing while admiring the seasonal natural scenery. We offer dishes utilizing seasonal ingredients in the Itoigawa area, rich in fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and mountain produce. We ensure a restful sleep with Japanese-style rooms featuring checkered Ryukyu tatami mats and Tempur beds focused on sleep comfort. The large bathhouse and seasonal landscapes provide a calming experience.

A property located at the high-efficacy Itoigawa Onsen. Fossil seawater from 15 million years ago, emerging from the deep underground Fossa Magna, provides exceptional spring quality to moisturize the skin. From the guest rooms, enjoy the clear stream of the Himekawa River and seasonal views, and in the Japanese-style room on the top floor, relax while admiring the beautiful ridgeline. The restaurant offers fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan and mountain delicacies, with specialties including Nanban shrimp, Koshihikari rice, and Kubiki beef.

A traditional-style inn located at the entrance of Mount Amakazari, one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. Enjoy forest bathing and natural hot spring water in the open-air bath surrounded by beech forests. Also ideal as a base for nature walks and mountain climbing. Refresh both body and mind in the great outdoors.

A highland Resort Hotel surrounded by nature. Enjoy athletic activities in summer and winter sports during the colder months. After a day full of fun, relax and unwind in our private Onsen bath sourced from 1,221 meters underground.

THE ALPS HOTEL HAKUBA is an alpine resort reborn through a major renovation, carrying forward a history woven over half a century. Nestled in the magnificent natural surroundings of the Northern Alps in Otari Village, Nagano, it boasts an exceptional location with direct ski-in/ski-out access to Hakuba Norikura Onsen Ski Resort. Just a short distance from Hakuba Village—host of the 1998 Winter Olympics—guests can enjoy world-class powder snow and dramatic mountain scenery in winter, and a serene highland retreat wrapped in crisp air and tranquility in summer. With an outdoor heated pool, an authentic sauna, and on-site Facility such as darts and billiards, we offer an Alps stay you can experience only here.

Sante Inn Otari is located along the Himekawa River in Otari Village, where magnificent nature remains. One of our prides is the natural Onsen. The "Kudarise Onsen," which springs up on our premises, is renowned as a beauty-enhancing hot spring and is known for its many female repeat visitors. For meals, we serve seasonal delicacies, including our specialty freshly made soba noodles, which can only be enjoyed during that particular season. Conveniently located along National Route 148, it offers excellent access. Whether for a journey to enjoy nature, as a base for sightseeing or business, or as a gathering place for the local community, we provide a safe and relaxing space and time for people of all ages.