Recharge at These 11 Northern Kanto Hotels that Offer Tons of Activities!

We often stay in the same position when we are busy with work or housework, sitting or standing. I feel like I'm not getting enough exercise and want to go to the gym, but I don't have the energy to do so, so I'm lazing around at home. I understand how you feel, but now is the time to change yourself.

If you want a chance to get some exercise, get your body moving through the activities available at your travel destination or hotel. Running around my house is embarrassing, and going to the gym is a hassle, but exercising doesn't bother me when I'm traveling, which is an extraordinary experience.

Stay at a hotel in the northern Kanto region, which is about an hour or two away from the center of Tokyo by car. Even though it is close to Tokyo, you can enjoy the rich nature and enjoy sports. In the northern Kanto region, there are many popular tourist destinations such as "Nikko Toshogu", "Fukuroda Falls", one of Japan's top three waterfalls, and "Kusatsu onsen". This time, we have picked up hotels where you can enjoy activities in five prefectures: Tochigi, Ibaraki, Gunma, Saitama, and Yamanashi. please check it!

Ibaraki where you can enjoy magnificent nature, including the coastal areas such as Mt. Tsukuba and Kasumigaura. Don't miss Hitachi Seaside Park, which is famous for nemophila. In Ibaraki, we have selected hotels where you can enjoy exercising! Get your body moving in the pool with your friends and indulge in the joy of exhaustion.

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Hotel Lakeside Tsukuba is about 15 minutes by car from Ushiku Station on the Joban Line. Located in a quiet area away from the city. If you make a reservation by phone in advance, you can get a free shuttle to Miraidaira Station or Ryugasakishi Station.It's about 30 minutes by car from the hotel to Ushiku Daibutsu and JAXA Tsukuba. There are sightseeing spots such as the Space Center, so let's enjoy sightseeing.

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Activities that can be enjoyed at Hotel Lakeside Tsukuba include tennis (reservation required), futsal, and golf. An outdoor pool is available here in the summer. The 10m high, 100m long waterslide and the 139m long flowing pool will keep you moving while having fun! There is also a restaurant corner in the pool where you can have light meals such as french fries and shaved ice.

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The guest rooms are designed with a Japanese-style atmosphere and have a relaxing atmosphere. They are perfect for relaxing your body after a workout. There are Western-style rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and even Western-style twin rooms with open-air baths. You can take a bath whenever you want and as long as you want. You can enjoy a massage to your heart's content in the bath after your workout.

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This is a natural onsen open-air bath overlooking Ushikunuma. The slightly alkaline hot water is gentle on the skin, and the beauty of the skin can be expected. Relaxing in the spacious bath is also wonderful. Dinner will be at "Restaurant Tsuki no shore", where you can enjoy the chef's choice of kaiseki cuisine using seasonal ingredients to fill your stomach. In addition, it is also possible to order one person funamori and mini unaju as an additional option! Fill your stomach and heart and spend a luxurious holiday.

Oarai Hotel is a resort hotel located on the seashore overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It is approximately 5 minutes by car from Oarai Station, and there is a shuttle bus from the station, so you can arrive at the hotel without getting lost (reservation required). Aqua World Ibaraki Oarai Aquarium is about 5 minutes by car from the hotel, and Hitachi Seaside Park is a little further away, making it a perfect base for sightseeing.You can see the beautiful Pacific Ocean inside the hotel. There is a bath with a view, where you can enjoy a relaxing bath.

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During the summer, you can have fun splashing around in this outdoor pool. The pool is located on the water's edge, so you can go straight to the beach at the back. It's also fun to play on the shore with friends, observing and touching the sea creatures. We also recommend trying out the water sports that can be enjoyed in "Ibaraki Town/Hakone" such as jet skis, canoes, and banana boats. Bicycles can also be rented at the hotel.

If you want to indulge a little, stay in a room with a semi-open-air bath. This "West Wing Premium Room Japanese" has an ocean view overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean. It is a purely Japanese-style room with a relaxing wood scent. The guest room has an ocean view bath, so open the window and enjoy an open-air bath time while basking in the sea breeze.

Dinner is a buffet style where you can eat whatever you like. At "Dining Room Horai", you can enjoy all-you-can-eat dishes such as steak, sushi, and crab, mainly using local ingredients from Ibaraki. During the winter, the Ankou Fair is held where you can enjoy monkfish nabe, monkfish liver, and deep-fried monkfish. Every day during the period, a monkfish hanging show will be held in the hotel lobby.

Speaking of Tochigi, in addition to Nikko National Park, there are eight prefectural natural parks, and sightseeing spots such as Nikko Toshogu are famous. In such a Tochigi, not only do you have activities that allow you to move your body to your heart's content, but you won't feel guilty if you eat a lot of gohan after picking up ♪ a hotel where your meal is delicious.

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"Hotel Twin Ring" is a hotel built in a lush green area between mountains. It takes about 20 minutes by bus or taxi from Motegi Station. There is a racing course and an athletic space on the premises, so even adults can enjoy it to the fullest♪In addition, there is "Nozomi no Yu", which has an indoor bath and an open-air bath. Enjoy the scenery unique to nature, such as vast forests and racing courses during the day, and stars in the sky at night.

Hotel Twin Ring is a vast site. We highly recommend trying out the Mega Zipline Tsubasa. There are two lines with a total length of 561m and a maximum height difference of about 20m, and you can enjoy a 30-second aerial stroll. The magnificent location with a panoramic view of the international racing course will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. We also recommend the Forest Zipline Musasabi, where you can fly between the trees like a flying squirrel while being guided through the forest by a guide, and discover the fun of nature.

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This "Superior Family DANRAN" room is designed to resemble the trees of the forest and has a raised space. It feels like you're in the forest! There is a circuit view overlooking the racing course, and a mountain view where you can relax in the vast forest. Relax to your heart's content while enjoying the extraordinary scenery.

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For dinner, enjoy a buffet or course meal at Restaurant Marchrant in the Forest. On weekdays, you can enjoy a dinner course filled with forest feasts made with locally sourced ingredients, and on weekends, you can enjoy a buffet with freshly baked stone-oven pizza, stone oven roast with stone beef fillet, and seasonal fruit desserts. Please enjoy your meal time while having fun with your friends about which one to eat.

Nasu Yoko Hotel is about a 40-minute drive from Nasu-Shiobara Station. If you make a reservation in advance, you can use the free shuttle bus, making it easy to get to the hotel. In this vast area watched over by the Nasu Mountains, you can enjoy onsen, golf, and exercise in the fitness room.

"Nasu Sunlight Golf Club" is fully equipped with courses that can be challenged by beginners to advanced players. You can enjoy playing golf with a smile, regardless of your skill level or skill, while enjoying the scenery of Nasu's four seasons.

This room is a "view suite" featuring a large orange sofa. The course green can be seen from the large windows. Approximately 62 square meters and wide enough. There are tables and chairs on the terrace, so you can have a cup of tea here, or you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Don't worry too much about time and relax.

For dinner, enjoy a creative French full-course meal that uses local ingredients and fresh vegetables procured from contracted farmers. They serve food that makes you healthy from the inside out, and most of the seasonings are handmade. Plenty of vegetables for the main role! And I feel happy consideration for girls. From the restaurant, you can see the nature of Nasu, so you can enjoy gourmet food in a superb view.

Epinard Nasu is a resort hotel surrounded by the nature of Nasu Highlands. It's convenient because there are direct buses to and from the hotel from Tokyo Station and Yokohama Station. After chatting and eating sweets, we arrived at the hotel in no time! On the site of 50,000 tsubo of natural forest, there are many activity facilities such as a large onsen bath, an esthetic salon, and an indoor heated pool.

Many activities are available on this 160,000m2 site where you can enjoy the great outdoors of the plateau. Golf, bicycle rentals, tennis (reservations required), and more. One activity you should definitely try is tree trekking through the lush forest. Wearing a safety harness, this is a thrilling activity where you move through the trees! Encourage each other as you go along with your friends.
*Tree trekking is only available on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (as of March 2024).

From the large windows of the guest rooms, you can see the magnificent Nasu Highlands. In a wonderful location, when you enter the room, you and your friends may breathe a sigh of admiration. The "Kizuna Corner Suite Room" in this Annex Tower is the perfect room to deepen the bonds between friends. You can relax with your bare feet, so you can relax and talk to each other.

There are 3 meal, including French, Japanese, Japanese, Western, Chinese and 90 different buffets. We recommend the French restaurant Merimelange. While enjoying the panoramic view of the Nasu mountain range, you can enjoy Nasu French cuisine made with vegetables delivered directly from the farm. There is no doubt that the deliciousness that will melt your tongue and heart will make you and your friends smile.
*Dinner service is suspended on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (as of June 2022).

Speaking of Gunma, it is famous for gourmet foods such as konjac and "Shimonita green onions." The rich nature of Mt. Tanigawa and Kusatsu onsen are also attractive. In Gunma, we have selected hotels that offer activities that allow you to become one with the rich nature! Let's relax your mind and body by seeing scenery that you can't see in everyday life.

"Ryudo" is about 40 minutes by taking a bus bound for Yunokoya from Minakami Station. There are many scenic spots in the surrounding area, such as Lake Naramata and Teruha Gorge, where you can fully enjoy nature. The charm of this hotel is the 18 types of free-flowing open-air baths! All open-air baths can be reserved for 24 hours. In addition, Minakami, where the inn is located, is a treasure trove of nature, and river activities such as canyoning and rafting are popular. It is also recommended for those who want to have fun while exercising with friends.

There are also spots nearby where you can try rafting and canoeing, so be sure to check in advance. It's not often that you get to see the seasonal scenery from the river. Come and experience Gunma's nature firsthand.

There are 22 guest rooms in 6 different types, all of which are Japanese-style and have a calm atmosphere. From every room, you can see the rich nature such as mountains and rivers. This is a "guest room with an open-air bath," which is a detached house divided into two. With a Japanese-style room of 8 tatami mats and a Western-style room of 6 tatami mats, you can rest comfortably.

After exercising, let's enjoy a tour of 18 secluded hot springs. This is one of the two large open-air baths, Kawaryu. You can enjoy onsen while looking at the Kinonezawa River up close. It's free for 24 hours and can be reserved for an unlimited amount of time, so it's a luxury to spend time with your friends without hesitation! While gazing at the stars at night and listening to the chirping of birds in the morning, soak in onsen whenever you want and for as long as you want.

"Minakami Kogen Hotel 200" is a highland resort located in the vast nature of 2,000,000 tsubo. There is a hotel, a ski resort, a golf course, etc. on the premises, so you can stay according to your own style. There is a free shuttle bus from Jomokogen Station and Minakami Station, so it's convenient to make a reservation♪

This is the "Forest Zipline" that you want to challenge yourself. The 1.3km long zipline will give you an exhilarating feeling that you can't experience everyday. Take a lecture and dive into the air! The scenery is beautiful, so don't be afraid to open your eyes. Choose a W line that you can fly with your friends and try holding hands.

All rooms have large windows with a sense of openness, and you can enjoy the magnificent scenery surrounding the hotel. This is the "Superior Twin" on the upper floor. The beds made by Simmons are extremely comfortable to sleep on, and they will wrap your tired body around you.

The open-air bath with a spectacular view will help you relax your stiff body and mind. The view of the Echigo Mountains can be seen at this “Chobo-no-Yu” and “Shirakaba-no-Yu” where you can enjoy forest bathing surrounded by white birch forests. The hot springs are soft to onsen, so your skin may become smooth and smooth♡ There are also large public baths and footbaths, so don't forget to enter.

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Kusatsu onsen Hotel Kurbio Kubio is about 13 minutes on foot from Kusatsu onsen Bus Terminal. There is also a pick-up service from the bus terminal, so please inquire in advance if you plan to use it. This is a healthy hotel aiming for physical and mental health. For meal, you can enjoy macrobiotic-based French cuisine, and depending on the plan, you can also fast. Move your body in nature and enjoy healthy meal to keep your body and mind healthy.

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At this hotel, you can refresh yourself with outdoor activities such as nature walks, golf, and skiing! The "nature walks" that use the vast grounds allow you to bathe in the forest and have a relaxing effect. You can walk at your own pace, whether leisurely or fast, so you will soon forget about the busyness of everyday life. After working up a sweat, you can spend some time relaxing in Kusatsu's onsen.

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There are only 11 rooms available for lodging on the 6,690m2 site. This means you can enjoy a quiet stay away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you step out onto the balcony, you'll be close to nature. You can sit back and relax while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea.

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For dinner, enjoy a French-style dinner based on macrobiotics. Macrobiotics is meal that focuses on plant-based ingredients. People tend to think that they are simple and small, but dishes such as potage and brown rice risotto are voluminous and visually appealing. The taste is of course delicious! It's a pleasure to be able to be beautiful from the inside while enjoying delicious food.

"Kusatsu Onsen Hotel Village" is a onsen resort surrounded by a forest at an altitude of 1,200m in Kusatsu. If you use the free shuttle bus that connects Kusatsu Bus Terminal and the hotel, it will take about 5 minutes. The shuttle bus is convenient because you can use it when you want to go to Kusatsu onsen. The area around the hotel is full of nature, so you can fully refresh your mind and body.

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This hotel has a wide range of facilities, including a pool and onsen for relaxation, as well as bowling, billiards, archery and other activities for you to enjoy. The Kusatsu Forest Stage, where you can enjoy aerial athletics, is especially recommended for those who want to refresh themselves. You'll cross ladders and a single-plank bridge, and at the end you'll fly through the air on a zip slider...! You'll feel the thrill of it all and get excited.

This is a "Western-style room" in the Tower Building. The guest rooms surrounded by the forest of Berz have a calm atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in a foreign country♪ In addition, there are maisonette-type rooms, jacuzzi superiors equipped with jacuzzi baths, and separate log houses surrounded by vast greenery. , you can choose according to your travel style.

At "Hotel Village", you can enjoy Yubatake, Bandaiko, and Watanoyu. In this open-air bath, you can enjoy the Yubatake source. Bathing while feeling nature is the best relaxing time. It is also recommended to experience the hotel's unique relaxation "Yumushi" using the thermal effect of onsen, and soothe your tired body after exercising with your friends. (reservation required).

Finally, pick up hotels in Yamanashi and Saitama in the northern Kanto region where you can enjoy activities ♪ You can enjoy horseback riding and cycling while enjoying the rich nature, even if it's about an hour and a half by train from the city. Exercise your body during the day and eat lots of delicious food at night... Let's enjoy a memorable trip.

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Hoshino Resort Risonare Yatsugatake is a resort hotel located on the border of Yamanashi and Nagano. It takes about 5 minutes to get there by using the free shuttle bus that leaves from Kobuchizawa Station. The appearance of the hotel makes you feel as if you have visited medieval Europe! meal The "Piman Street" here, where you can go shopping and enjoy a variety of activities depending on the season, is decorated with tulip petals in the spring and the "Yatsugatake Marche" is held in the summer, where local producers gather.

Enjoy activities that can only be experienced at Hoshino Resorts RISONARE Yatsugatake. This is a horseback riding experience in the forest (reservations required). You can enjoy the forest from the perspective of a horse's back. At the "Forest Aerial Walk" set up in the forest of Yatsugatake, you can enjoy an athletic course 5 to 7 meters above the ground. Activities surrounded by forest will make you feel like you are out of your daily routine and will refresh you.

You can choose your favorite type of guest room from residence style and hotel style. This "Residence Maisonette" is a spacious room of 70 square meters, and it is a cute room with a European taste. You can see the lush nature from the terrace that can be accessed from the atrium living room. Let's enjoy girls talk while relaxing on the terrace at night ♪

For breakfast, you can enjoy a buffet style meal with plenty of seasonal vegetables at this restaurant, YYgrill. Onion soup with plenty of delicious vegetables, Chikuzen-ni with lots of ingredients, and fruit cocktails are all excellent. For dinner, please make a reservation at this restaurant or the main dining room "OTTO SETTE".

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Kyukamura Oku-Musashi-Musashi is about 5 minutes by shuttle bus from Agano Station. This hotel is located between Hanno and Chichibu in Saitama, surrounded by lush greenery. Although it is only about 70 minutes by train from Ikebukuro, you can enjoy hiking and playing in the river around the hotel.The lobby has an open atrium and has a spacious feel. We also recommend relaxing here while sitting on a chair and looking out at the forest.

On clear nights, star viewing is held on the rooftop of Nishikawakan, the "Moon and Star Terrace." The starry sky seen in the midst of nature is so beautiful! You can also join a morning walk to experience the surrounding nature and culture, or try yoga with a local yoga instructor on Saturday mornings. It's also fun to participate in various programs with friends.
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The guest rooms are relaxing spaces with views of the Oku-Musashi forest, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Japanese-Western style rooms with balcony in the new Nishikawa building have open windows and a balcony. The guest rooms, based on a modern Japanese style, allow you to fully enjoy nature and feel at ease. Sitting on the outdoor chairs will give you a luxurious feeling and is sure to get the conversation flowing.

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For dinner, enjoy a buffet in the open kitchen where carefully selected ingredients are prepared in front of you. At the buffet, which focuses on freshness and charm, you can enjoy boiled red snapper and grilled clams in spring, matsutake mushroom tempura and rice cooked in autumn, bluefin tuna nigiri sushi and sashimi. Please enjoy the dishes made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients to your heart's content.

If you feel that you are not getting enough exercise, but you find it difficult to move your body, try combining travel and activities. The fun will be doubled or tripled♪ If you invite your friends, even if it's hard, you'll laugh and make wonderful memories. With this memory as a trigger, you may be able to try exercise in your daily life. By all means, please stay at a hotel in the northern Kanto region where you can fully enjoy the activities.