Manten no Yado: All Rooms Equipped with Open-Air Natural Hot Springs

This special inn welcomes just eight groups per day, and every room has a private open-air bath.Located near the mountaintop beside a ski resort,the inn offers views of star-filled summer skies, including from your room’s open-air bath. Stargazing tours by ski lift are also available on weekends and public holidays from July through October.Now in its 12th year, the inn and its rooms are modern and spotless, making for a wonderfully relaxing stay.The meals were refined and delicious, featuring local ingredients and fresh fish sourced from across Japan.The staff were exceptionally courteous and welcoming, which we truly appreciated.Unfortunately, it was cloudy during our stay, so we couldn’t see the stars. We would love to return when the weather is clear.The communal bath was closed during our visit, so we gave the bathing facilities a score of 4.It was a wonderful stay. Thank you very much.

A hotel on a mountaintop. There’s nothing around, and in front of the large parking lot is Mantennoyu hot spring. The spacious indoor bath and open-air bath are relaxing.The large public bath has an atmosphere like a golf course clubhouse bath. The in-room bath may be sufficient.Each dish was carefully prepared, and everything was delicious. We visited from Kanagawa Prefecture, but it felt a bit far—5.5 hours one way was tiring.