Minakami Kogen Hotel 200

The Room wasn’t luxurious, but the mountain view from the window was soothing, and it was comfortable with nothing lacking. There was iced water provided, and it tasted great. I wondered what the owl on the wall was, and it turned out to be a music box that plays when you pull the cord. The Onsen is an alkaline spring with a soft feel on the skin. The indoor bath had a spacious washing area and an easy-to-enter temperature of around 41°C, while the open-air bath was a bit hotter at around 42–43°C. The open-air bath is in a separate building, which is slightly inconvenient to get to, but it felt very open, and since I went in during daylight hours, I really enjoyed it. For dinner, there were plenty of options even for someone like me who doesn’t like seafood—roast beef, pulled pork, meat sushi, and more—so I thoroughly enjoyed it. Desserts were also great: in addition to Mont Blanc prepared on the spot, there were many varieties such as cakes, pudding, soft-serve ice cream, and mango. Breakfast was also delicious, including omelets from the live kitchen and local dishes. Since this stay was at a discounted rate as well, it felt like good value and I was satisfied.

It was located in a wonderfully nature-rich setting. The meals were also very delicious.The private open-air bath in the detached annex was a truly special, escape-from-the-everyday experience.I’d love to visit again.