Mineyama Kogen Hotel Relaxia

When we first visited during summer vacation, it was so cool it felt like a summer retreat in the Kansai region, and we really enjoyed walking around Tonomine Highlands. The only disappointment was that the weather wasn’t great and we couldn’t see the night sky—so this time my husband chose the date based on the moon phase and we came back for another try!This time our family who had come home to visit joined us as well. Our trip started at Izushi Castle, where we enjoyed Sara Soba, then we headed over to Tonomine Highlands for a walk before checking in. Dinner was a wonderful Japanese-Western mix again, and we were completely full with seasonal dishes like tempura and kamameshi—everything was delicious.We brought down jackets (and you can also borrow warm fleece coats, flashlights, and other stargazing items from the hotel) and moved to Parking Lot No. 2—it was pitch-dark and cold.This time our family brought a camera, so we were able to take photos too. We were thrilled by the incredible night sky, then warmed up slowly in the large public bath.We ate way too much at the breakfast buffet as well (lol).We’ll definitely stay again.Thank you very much for your hospitality.

The beautiful mountain views and clear starry sky were wonderful.Since it was my first time camping, I chose the hands-free plan with meals included. The staff kindly showed us how to set up the tent, so we had no problems. The tent groundsheet and sleeping bag were quite thin, so we used items we brought with us. It was very cold, but we were able to warm up in the hot spring and rest well. There were a few disappointing points—such as not enough gas for the stove and paper plates that were too flimsy (stored in the same box as the cooking utensils)—but the staff were very kind, so I felt it couldn’t be helped. Next time, I’d like to visit your newly opened affiliated facility. Thank you very much.