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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.

Featuring mountain views, Kyukamura Ura-Bandai is situated in Kitashiobara and features a wellness area with a sauna and a hot spring bath. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the ryokan, each unit includes a desk. A fridge and kettle are also available. All units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. There is a coffee shop on-site. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike hire is available at this 4-star ryokan. Guests can also relax in the garden. Mount Bandai is 24 km from the ryokan, while Kitakata Station is 34 km from the property. Fukushima Airport is 81 km away.

A bridge that crosses the Tsubakurodani and regarded as one of the eight scenes of Azuma

A local cuisine restaurant that boasts its superb horse meat dish

A sophisticated Western confectionery shop with good taste

Enjoy local specialties and local sake made in Niigata

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

Beginners and experts alike are welcome to hit the powder snow slopes in this resort for an experience you will never forget.

Boasting impressive amounts of snow on the slopes, and one of the largest freeriding zones in Japan, this legendary resort has reopened for the first time in 11 years!

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

Sharing a new art culture from Aomori

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

Special dango (rice dumplings) made by a tofu store

A temple of flowers, with a circuit-style garden

The ski resort that is - Thoroughly for families! Thoroughly for boarders! Thoroughly for trekkers!

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

Delicious food. Fun time. Value for money. Visit Maiko at least once a season.

Sample the range of Hinai Jidori dishes

Set on 28-36th floors of Sendai's tallest building, The Westin Sendai offers a luxurious accommodation just a 10-minute walk from JR Sendai Station. Guests can work out in the free-use gym or receive rejuvenating massages at the on-site salon. 2 restaurants and a bar are available on site. Wi-Fi is provided at an additional charge. Fitted with chic furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows, rooms come with modern facilities like satellite LCD TV. A fridge, an electric kettle and minibar are included. The large en suite bathroom has a bath tub, a shower booth and free toiletries. Sendai Westin Hotel’s 24-hour front desk can arrange luggage storage and laundry services. The Flow Spa offers a variety of treatments, sauna and a relaxation lounge. Souvenir items can be purchased at the gift shop. Stylish Restaurant Symphony serves sophisticated Western cuisine, while traditional Japanese dishes can be savoured at Ichimuan restaurant, which is located on the top floor. Horizon Lounge & Bar offers afternoon tea, light meals and evening drinks. The Westin Hotel is a 10-minute drive to Rakuten Kobo Stadium Miyagi (formerly Kleenex Stadium Miyagi), and a 20-minute drive to Aoba Castle Park. Sendai Airport is located a 50-minute drive from the property.

Only 40 minutes by car from Sendai city center so this is the ski resort where you can go skiing on the spur of the moment. The night ski trail with beautiful night views is a popular place for a date.