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Enjoy homey French dishes at the off-street bistro

The water surface beautifully reflects the Renge-Hachiyou Mountain Range, creating a mystical atmosphere

Located a 10-minute walk from JR Niigata Station, ANA Crowne Plaza Niigata offers elegant guest rooms, 5 fine restaurants and a bar on the top floor. Bicycle rentals are available at an extra charge, while free WiFi can be used throughout the property. All rooms feature comfortable beds, an ample desk and a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view channels. The private bathroom has a bathtub and free toiletries. The Niigata Crowne Plaza Hotel provides convenient services and facilities like currency exchange (US dollars and Euros only), luggage storage and 24-hour front desk. In-room massages can be arranged at an additional charge. The hotel is situated near Niigata’s business district, and just a short walk from the lively Pia Bandai Market. Niigata Airport is a 25-minute drive away. Kura restaurant offers seasonal Japanese cuisine, while Tendan serves tantalising Chinese dishes. The Season Café on the ground floor features all day dining. Gorgeous ocean/mountain views and nightly drinks can be enjoyed at the Sky Bar.

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

A long-established Japanese confectionary store famous for its sweetened ”Fuuki mame” green peas

100% powder snow and a long season from the beginning of season to spring skiing.

At this ski resort from the summit you can see the beautiful scenary of Mt. Sumon, Mt. Aakakusa, and Mt. Echigo-Sanzan. Slopes are varied from steep to gentle runs.

A big attraction is the rich variety of trails; from beginners to advanced everyone will have a great time.

Sample the range of Hinai Jidori dishes

Enjoy local specialties and local sake made in Niigata

A market area located on hill kissed by the sea breeze

A local cuisine restaurant that boasts its superb horse meat dish

A festival of sound and light that brightens the summer night skies of Morioka

The famous hokki don topped with surf clam and Chinese yam

A resort train with superb views

Reconstructed in Takada Park, the Sanju Yagura houses a gallery of artifacts and an observation room

Superb access. Only 3Km from Yuzawa IC! Relax in natural hot spring baths after skiing.

A wide range of medicines, cosmetics, daily necessities, food, etc., with favorable prices and considerate services

A gorgeous gorge that changes with the seasons

Set in Zao and only 38 km from Sendai City Community Support Center, かっぱの宿旅館三治郎 offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The ryokan provides a spa experience, with its sauna, hot spring bath and public bath. The accommodation features a lift, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. All units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hair dryer and a tatami. At the ryokan, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop on-site. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. The Site of Sendai Castle is 38 km from the ryokan, while Sakuraoka Daijingu is 38 km from the property. Sendai Airport is 33 km away.