Wan WanParadise Tateshina

I booked while feeling uneasy because some negative Reviews stuck with me.In the end, if you don’t expect too much, you can be satisfied.The sukiyaki catering was generous and very satisfying.Breakfast was served individually rather than buffet-style, so we could eat at a relaxed pace. Drinks, rice, and pork miso soup were self-serve with free refills. Since it was a cool day—almost chilly—our dog stayed in a crate in the car.Honestly, it was a hassle that check-in/out and breakfast were at a Hotel about 5 minutes away by car.You’re given a map for the cottage, but it’s extremely hard to understand. I wish they would place arrows or signs at key turning points on site to make it clearer. The roads are narrow, and at night you’ll definitely get lost.The short set of steps from where you park to the cottage is tough. With lots of luggage for both people and our dog, you can’t use a cart either.It probably depends on the Room, but there was a full set of kitchen items, which was very convenient. No seasonings are provided. The large fridge and having plastic wrap available were small but helpful touches. Tap water is drinkable as-is, but if that concerns you, it’s better to bring your own drinks. The fridge is empty.There was only one bath towel and one smaller towel (the size you’d take into an Onsen bathing area) per person, which was inconvenient—I’d love two of each. Also, please provide newer towels; the ones for dogs were fluffier and made me wonder which were meant for people.I was very concerned about dampness in the closet where the bedding is stored and in the connected wardrobe area. It would be better managed with a dehumidifier.The insects I worried about were within an acceptable range; given the surrounding environment it can’t really be helped, so if you can’t handle bugs you should look for another Accommodation. The building is honestly old, but the Facility has been updated and everything was kept clean.Because it’s a standalone house-style building, it was very quiet and relaxing. There are no loungewear pajamas and amenities are minimal—so it’s different from staying at a Hotel—but checkout is 11:00 so we could take our time and enjoy things at our family’s pace overall we were very satisfied. Choosing no meals might also be good: shop at places like Tsuruya or local supermarkets/roadside stations (michi-no-eki) and prepare things yourself. That way you can stay with your dog all day too.

I wanted to stay another night. I was able to relax with my beloved dog among the birch trees and the silver world. For dinner, I chose beef sukiyaki. It was very satisfying. It was unexpected that there is a 600 yen fee for cottage users to use the bath, and that the accommodation fee for dogs was nearly 5,000 yen. I think it's expensive, especially since there were hardly any facilities other than a toilet. It would be even better if there were discounts on lift tickets at nearby ski resorts.