Takamine Mountain Hotel

They say this mountain Hotel opened in recent years as they’re planning to rebuild Takamine Kogen Hotel soon. Dinner was a beautifully presented and delicious set course. I couldn’t have breakfast because I left early in the morning to climb Mt. Asama, but according to the Hotel’s information it’s an elaborate bread-based breakfast (too bad I missed it). From 8:30 p.m., it’s bar time and drinks are free! All the Facility is new and spotless. The bath is a bit small, and there’s no open-air bath, which was slightly disappointing. They also gave me a free ticket for the Onsen at Takamine Kogen Hotel. Being able to bathe after hiking was very satisfying.

We stayed here to celebrate my father’s 77th birthday—he loves the mountains. The staff’s thoughtfulness was outstanding: when we tried to take photos outside, someone even came out from the front desk to speak with us, and during dinner they offered warm congratulatory words. When we left, they saw us off until we were out of sight. The food was excellent, served at just the right pace so we could enjoy each dish calmly. In addition to alcohol pairings, there were also non-alcoholic wines and champagne that matched the meal well, which made my father—who can no longer drink alcohol—very happy. To top it off, they surprised us with a large cake with a message for dessert as part of the celebration, and he was truly delighted. The bath is not an Onsen and the amenities were simple, but everything else—including the Room and Facility—was clean and well maintained. We had a wonderful time. Thank you very much.