20 Ryokan in Japan

This is a lodging with only seven rooms, converted from a 108-year-old elementary school located in Akiyamago, a hidden natural paradise spanning Niigata and Nagano Prefectures. The cuisine, which creatively uses seasonal mountain delicacies like spring wild vegetables and autumn mushrooms as well as locally sourced ingredients, is very popular. The former gymnasium features a giant sugoroku board game, which is an artwork from the 'Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale' held in the region. Using the entire gymnasium, the enormous sugoroku game provides enjoyable content for both adults and children. The lodging serves Japanese-style creative cuisine abundantly incorporating mountain vegetables and other fresh produce. Care is taken to create dishes that balance flavor, presentation, and nutrition, allowing guests to savor the natural taste of the ingredients. The dining tables are adorned with seasonal wildflowers picked from the surrounding mountains, and heartfelt hospitality is offered to ensure guests enjoy their precious meals. An elementary school that has continued to watch over many children in the 'Hidden Region of Akiyama-go.' We hope you enjoy your stay while feeling the memories of such a school.

Guests can use the private baths for free.

■Enjoy a panoramic view of the Kitan Strait from the 'NAGISA Terrace' and the tranquil seaside café 'Hamaazami' with its beautiful ocean view. ■Choose your favorite combination from 12 colorful yukata designs and 6 types of obi.Explore the two hot spring sources and three bathhouses at the group hotel. ■Experience the Japanese-Western style room 'Haruka' with an open-air bath offering exclusive use of hot springs and ocean views. ■Savor seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients at the seasonal dining restaurant. ■Indulge in Hawaiian massage or a private open-air bath.

A hot spring inn housed in a traditional farmhouse at the foot of the Northern Alps in Okuhida Onsen-go, preserving the nostalgic countryside atmosphere. It intentionally retains some of the inconveniences absent in urban life, offering a charmingly simple space where you can experience the sentimental ambiance of Japan's good old days. The inn provides Japanese-style rooms with varying atmospheres, and from the outdoor hot spring baths using natural spring water, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Yarigatake. For dinner, we offer warm hospitality unique to the mountain village with Japanese banquet cuisine featuring Hida beef and seasonal mountain delicacies.