924 Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata, Japan
📞 025-784-3522
Ichibo Senri Onyuyado Nakaya crowns the highest point in Echigo Yuzawa Onsen, where its magnificent open-air bath provides a liberating panorama across the valley, creating an elevated sanctuary for contemplation and renewal. The ryokan's thoughtfully designed guest rooms frame beautiful mountain vistas that change character with the seasons, from snow-covered winter wonderlands to vibrant autumn foliage, ensuring each visit offers fresh perspectives on the natural splendor. Exceptional kaiseki meals served in private dining rooms showcase seasonal specialties prepared with artistic precision, creating memorable culinary journeys that complement the visual feast of the surrounding landscape in this atmospheric retreat where traditional Japanese hospitality meets contemporary comfort.
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One hour 20 minutes by JR Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Echigo-Yuzawa Station, then 3 minutes by shuttle bus from there (Shuttle service runs from 8 am to 8 pm every day.)
Ski resorts (Naeba Ski Resort, Kagura Ski Resort, Iwappara Ski Resort and all), Ponshukan Sake Museum (Sake Sampling Service)