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Perched atop a hill overlooking the cityscape of Nara, ANDO HOTEL NARA Wakakusayama is just a brief 15-minute shuttle ride from JR Nara Station. Featuring an on-site restaurant, guests can indulge in traditional breakfast and dinner offerings. Additionally, guests can unwind in the rooftop open-air bath.

Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, complimentary green tea, and a private bathroom with slippers. Some rooms offer views of the cityscape.

Advance reservation is required for shuttle service from Nara Station, and complimentary parking is available. Nara Park and Kasugataisha Shrine are a 10-minute drive away, while Todaiji Temple and the Nara National Museum are reachable within 7 minutes by car.

During your stay, relax in the large communal bath or enjoy activities such as night views and stargazing tours at the summit of Mount Wakakusa, hiking, and even firewood chopping experiences.

The hotel offers set menu breakfast and Japanese course dinner options for guests to enjoy.

Winter closure of the open-air baths "Shirakaba-no-yu" (Late December - 28 February)
Due to the accumulation of snow, the open-air bath will be closed during the winter. Until it reopens, you will only be able to use the indoor baths. Please note that the outdoor baths, indoor baths and footbaths of "Hanareyu Hyakuhappo" are open for use as usual.

Only a minute's walk from Zao Onsen Ski Resort, Zao Shiki no Hotel offers Japanese Yukata robes and indoor/outdoor public hot-spring baths. Free WiFi is availble in public areas.

Guests sleep in Japanese futon bedding on tatami (woven-straw) floors or in Western rooms with beds and carpeted floors. Green tea can be enjoyed and each comes with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer and slippers.

Local souvenirs can be purchased at the gift shop and massages can be requested for an extra cost. Sauna rooms are on-site and ski storage is provided.

Yama no Uta restaurant serves Japanese dishes and a breakfast buffet.

Shiki no Hotel Zao is a 5-minute walk from Zao Rope Way Station, a 15-minute drive from Yamagata City Wild Plants Garden and a 90-minute drive from Okama Crater. Lina World is a 30-minute drive away. JR Yamagata Train Station is a 40-minute drive away.

Hotel Universal Port is a 4-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan and a 20-minute drive from Osaka Station. It offers 1 restaurants, and rooms with free WiFi.

Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Hairdryers, slippers and bath amenities including a toothbrush set are provided.

Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk.

Restaurant Port Dining Rico Rico serves a variety of buffet dishes for breakfast.
Universal Port Hotel is a 20-minute ride from Shin-Osaka Station and Umeda Station. It is a 15-minute drive from Kaiyukan and a 25-minute train ride from Namba Station.

Located in Sendai and within 1.7 km of Sendai City Community Support Center, Hotel GrandBach Sendai features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy city views.

The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. Guest rooms in Hotel GrandBach Sendai are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Around the clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Japanese.

Shiogama Shrine is 17 km from the accommodation, while Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi is 1.8 km away. Sendai Airport is 16 km from the property.

This hotel is located 600 metres from Sendai JR Station and 25 minutes from Sendai Airport by train. Richmond Hotel Sendai offers free WiFi, a 24-hour reception and a family restaurant.

Rooms at the Richmond Hotel are air-conditioned and include a flat-screen TV with pay-per-view and satellite channels. There is a dining area with fridge and electric kettle as well as a private bathroom with a bath, shower and hairdryer. A face mask, cotton and bath powder are provided for ladies.

Business guests can arrange a laptop and printer for an additional charge. Children’s amenities are available at reception. The Royal Host family restaurant on the 1st floor serves a mixed buffet of Japanese and western food.

The hotel is 1.7 km from Sendai Toshogu and 1.9 km from Sakuraoka Daijingu. Yamagata Airport is 47 km away.

The Richmond Hotel Sendai is a 20-minute drive from the Mitsui Outlet Park Sendaiko and a 25-minute drive from Sendai Izumi Premium Outlets.

Situated in Chino, 31 km from Canora Hall, Tateshina Tokyu Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The accommodation provides a ski pass sales point, as well as a bar and ski-to-door access. The hotel has a sauna, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a wardrobe.

American and Asian breakfast options are available at Tateshina Tokyu Hotel.

At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot spring bath. The area is popular for hiking and skiing, and ski equipment hire is available at this 4-star hotel.

Takato Joshi Park is 44 km from Tateshina Tokyu Hotel, while Shirakaba-Lake is 19 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 51 km away.

Open from August 2018, featuring Mount Asama views and a single-star Michelin restaurant, Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel and Resort is located in Karuizawa. The resort is fitted with garden, bar, fitness and spa facilities including a hot spring bath. Each air-conditioned room is equipped with a private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the resort. Karuizawa Station is 7.3 km away.

At the resort each room has a desk and a TV.

A buffet breakfast is available daily at Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel and Resort. The onsite restaurant features fine cuisine using local ingredients.

Speaking English and Japanese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock.

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is 7 km from the accommodation, while Karuizawa Lake Garden is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Matsumoto, 90 km from Le Grand Karuizawa Hotel and Resort, and the property offers a free shuttle service.

Set in Karuizawa, 19 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, Hotel Berlinetta Karuizawa offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, free shuttle service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 21 km from Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe.

A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Berlinetta Karuizawa.

Karuizawa Station is 4.7 km from the accommodation, while Karuizawa Taliesin is 700 metres from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 83 km away.

Situated in Karuizawa, 20 km from Honmachi Machiyakan, SHISHI-IWA HOUSE Karuizawa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides a hot tub and a shared kitchen.

At the hotel, the rooms include a wardrobe.

Spa and wellness facilities are at guests' disposal during their stay at SHISHI-IWA HOUSE Karuizawa, including a hot spring bath and on-request massage treatments. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Karuizawa, like skiing and cycling.

Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is 23 km from SHISHI-IWA HOUSE Karuizawa, while Karuizawa Station is 6.7 km from the property. Matsumoto Airport is 84 km away.

Situated within ３ km of JR Karuizawa Station, , Hotel Indigo Karuizawa in Karuizawa has a number of amenities including a restaurant, a fitness centre and a public bath. This 4-star hotel features a 24-hour front desk and room service.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub and slippers, all rooms at Hotel Indigo Karuizawa have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms have a seating area. The rooms have a safety deposit box.

A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation.

Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza is 2 km from the hotel, while Karuizawa Oga Hall is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Matsumoto Airport, 66 km from Hotel Indigo Karuizawa.

With a stay at Oyado Konoha in Kusatsu, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Yubatake and Kusatsu Nettaiken. This ryokan is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Shiga Kogen Ski Area and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Karuizawa Toy Kingdom.

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba in Hakuba, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Hakuba Happo-One Ski Area and 7 minutes from Hakuba Goryu Ski Resort. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Tsugaike Ski Resort and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium.

Featuring 4-star accommodation, Kyukamura Myoko is located in Myoko, 38 km from Zenkoji Temple and 40 km from Nagano Station. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. The ryokan also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The ryokan features certain units with mountain views, and all units are equipped with a kettle. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service, ski-to-door access and ski storage space are also available on-site.

Ryuoo Ski Park is 45 km from Kyukamura Myoko, while Jigokudani Monkey Park is 48 km away. Matsumoto Airport is 112 km from the property.

Located in Fujikawaguchiko, Fuji View Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Lake Kawaguchi and 5 minutes from Fuji-Q Highland. This golf hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Saiko and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Chureito Pagoda.

You'll be centrally located in Takayama with a stay at Hida Takayama Onsen Takayama Green Hotel (KEIO GROUP HOTELS), within a 15-minute walk of Takayama Jinya and Nakabashi Bridge. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Miyagawa Morning Market.

With a stay at Fuji Lake Hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Kawaguchi and Fuji-Q Highland. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Lake Yamanaka and 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station.

With a stay at Suimeikan in Gero, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Sarubobo Shrine and Onsen Museum. This spa ryokan is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Onsenji Temple and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gero Onsen Gassho Village.

Open from June 2016, Toyama Onyado Nono boasts hot spring baths and is located in the heart of Toyama City, a 15-minute walk from JR Toyama Station. It features free WiFi and a restaurant.

Every room at this Japanese-style business hotel is air conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a kettle and hair dryer in the room.

There is a sauna, 24-hour front desk and a convenience store on site.

Dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients are served at the on-site restaurant, and ramen noodles are served in the evening for free.

Guests can make a 5-minute walk to Toyama Castle. Kanazawa can be reached with a 25-minute train ride while Takayama is a 90-minute train ride away from Onyado Nono Toyama.

Located in Toyama, Toyama Excel Hotel Tokyu is within a 15-minute walk of Toyama City Hall Observation Tower and Toyama Castle. This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Tomi Canal Kansui Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art.

Located in Sengokuhara, 14 km from Hakone-Yumoto Station, ライムリゾート箱根 provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is around 44 km from Fuji-Q Highland, 47 km from Shuzen-ji Temple and 47 km from Lake Kawaguchi. The hotel features a hot tub, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property.

An American breakfast is available at the hotel.

ライムリゾート箱根 offers 4-star accommodation with a hot spring bath.

Hakone Botanical Garden of Wetlands is 1.9 km from the accommodation, while Togendai Station is 2.8 km away. Shizuoka Airport is 116 km from the property.