Enjoy soothing hot springs and all kinds of activities! A photogenic journey through the winter landscapes of Yuzawa and Uonuma

Situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Yuzawa Highland Ski Resort is accessible via a ropeway that transports up to 166 passengers at a time. The charms of the resort lie in its expansive view of the surroundings and the exceptional quality of its powder snow.

The resort offers a diverse array of slopes suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders, including family-friendly options for those with small children. The Yuzawa Onsen Snow Play Park is highly recommended for visitors experiencing snow for the first time. Children and adults can also familiarize themselves with the snow through fun activities like sledding or tubing, using the 100-meter-long Snow Escalator Tunnel to take them effortlessly up to the top.

Yuzawa Highland Ski Resort is located within Yuzawa Onsen Town, just a 10-minute walk from Echigo-Yuzawa Station.

Address
新潟県南魚沼郡湯沢町大字湯沢490

Telephone Number
025-784-3326

Hanaya sits near Bokushi-dori, a historic street that once thrived as an inn town along the ancient Mikuni Highway. The menu presents a stellar range of dishes, including seafood rice bowls, pork ginger-yaki, grilled fish, ramen, spaghetti, and even pizza. Additionally, there are party and all-you-can-drink plans catering to a diverse range of desires.

Hanaya also has several different dining spaces to accommodate groups and occasions of all kinds. Whether it's an intimate meal with 4 to 6 friends in a private room, a larger gathering of 10 to 20 people in a spacious tatami room, or even an event hosting up to 100 attendees in the great hall, Hanaya has you covered. So, while exploring the fascinating Bokushi-dori Street, make sure to save time for a mouthwatering meal at Hanaya!

Address
新潟県新潟県南魚沼市塩沢233

Telephone Number
025-782-0048
Hanaya

Opening Times
11:30 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:30 pm)
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)

Echigo Jofu and Shiozawa Tsumugi are two beautiful locally produced fabrics, the former having been registered as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage and the latter as a Traditional Japanese Craft. Here, you can envelop yourself in the traditional atmosphere by donning a gorgeous kimono made with the local fabrics and wandering through the charming townscape of Bokushi-dori Street (note: yukata are generally more comfortable than kimono during the hot summer months)!
You can even opt for an interpreter to accompany you (for a fee), so you don’t need to speak Japanese to delve into the local culture. It is even possible to select an original plan that includes lunch and more, so feel free to inquire about the options.

Event Period: Year-round
Opening Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
*Start time can be adjusted to your schedule
Meeting point: Yamada Weaving Co., Ltd.

Address
新潟県南魚沼市塩沢1507‐1

Telephone Number
025-761-7433
NPO GGG (Seidayama Campground)

Once a renowned hot spring inn favored by cultural figures and writers, ryugon has been transformed into a hotel set within an old Japanese residence where guests can fully dive deep into Niigata Prefecture, one of Japan's most snowbound areas.

This hotel features two styles of guest rooms: the spacious VILLA SUITE boasting the ambiance of a VIP room, and the CLASSIC, which offers traditional Japanese-style accommodation. The VILLA SUITE features a private open-air bath facing the hotel’s garden. Your bathing experience is sure to become even more relaxing as you gaze out at the seasonal beauty of the garden, such as the snowy landscape of winter.

Minami-Uonuma City, where ryugon is located, is celebrated for its prized Koshihikari rice. This rice is served at the hotel along with other dishes that complement its exquisite flavor. Guests are welcome to join in various activities like leisurely bicycle tours through the natural surroundings and cooking workshops in a traditional kitchen with an earthen floor.

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