The 7 Best Hotels in Tateshina - Rejuvenate at Nagano’s Highland Resort

I want to enjoy the autumn scenery and be healed by the relaxing highland air. If so, I recommend Tateshina Nagano. You can relax in the rich natural surroundings, such as Goddess Lake, Lake Shirakaba, Kurumayama Plateau, and Tateshina Plateau, where the leaves change color in autumn.

If you go to Tateshina, you'll want to stay at a typical Tateshina hotel and relax. We've put together a collection of hotels that encapsulate the essence of Tateshina, such as enjoying beautiful scenery and being surrounded by nature, so be sure to check them out.

Tateshina Tokyu Hotel is located at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake. The classical Western-style building nestled in the forest will give you a feeling of excitement like visiting a villa in Tateshina. Although it is convenient to travel by car, there is a free shuttle bus that runs from Chino Station, so you can easily access it.

The lobby has a large fireplace, which is the symbol of the hotel, and has a great atmosphere. At night, read a book or chat while looking out at the fireplace. The stately interior and beams that give you a sense of history create an extraordinary atmosphere. It's a blissful time to spend a relaxing time in a space filled with the scent of firewood.

The guest rooms include garden view rooms where you can enjoy the view of the forest, maisonette types recommended for large groups, and independent cottage types. All rooms are decorated in calm colors, creating a comfortable space.

If you want to enjoy your stay in a mountain hut, choose a cottage type room. With a stream nearby and surrounded by trees, it's perfect for enjoying nature to the fullest. It's nice to be able to fully experience the seasons with fresh greenery and autumn leaves.

Resort Hotel Tateshina is located on the shore of Lake Tateshina, about 30 minutes by car from Suwa IC. There is a free shuttle bus from the nearest Chino Station that requires reservation. There is an outdoor park called ``Tateshina Kogen Art Forest Sculpture Park'' on a site of about 20,000 tsubo, where you can enjoy a walk in the garden.

The view varies depending on the room, but some rooms have a view of the Sculpture Forest or Lake Tateshina. In addition, the large communal bath has onsen fed directly from the source, where you can soothe the fatigue of your travels. A great value for money is that it includes dinner, onsen, and hot springs.

The large public bath is fed by the Tateshina Mimuro hot spring source. It is rare because it is hot and highly acidic, and there are only a limited number of onsen facilities that can be accessed. You can enjoy various types of baths, including baths where you can relax and stretch your legs, atmospheric rock baths, and open-air baths. Recommended for people who want to forget about their daily busyness and heal to their fullest.

AMBIENT Tateshina Hotel stands on the shores of Lake Megami. It stands at the foot of Mt. Tateshina and Shirakaba Highlands, 1,500 meters above sea level, and is surrounded by breathtaking views of the natural surroundings. It is about a 50-minute drive from Saku Interchange. There is also a free shuttle bus that operates from Sakudaira Station and Chino Station, both of which are on the Shinkansen line, and you must make a reservation the day before, so it is easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

A wide range of room types are available, from standard twin rooms to Japanese-Western style rooms and suites. Our recommendation is the luxurious "Premium Twin Room with Living Room," of which there are only two rooms available. The living room and bedroom are separate, making it very convenient, and the bedroom has a large window, so you can wake up feeling refreshed in the morning.

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The hotel has a onsen facility called Tateshina onsen Onna no Kaminyu. There are two types of baths: indoor baths and open-air baths, but the one you should definitely visit is the open-air bath with a view. From the open-air bath, you can see Goddess Lake in front of you and Mt. Tateshina in the distance, and at night you can relax and enjoy onsen under the starry sky. You will feel that the fresh air, spectacular views, and onsen will heal you to the core of your body.

Shirakaba Resort Ikenotaira Hotel, located on the shores of Lake Shirakaba surrounded by beautiful nature, is a large highland resort hotel with onsen and an amusement park. Activities that allow you to interact with nature are also available for each season, so everyone from children to adults can enjoy Tateshina's great nature to the fullest. There is also a shuttle bus from Shinjuku and Nagoya right in front of the hotel entrance, so you can easily get around without having to drive or transfer.

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There are elaborate guest rooms, such as collaboration rooms for children, but there are also Japanese modern rooms with tatami mats and beds like this one. Since it is tatami mats, you can take off your shoes and relax your tired feet. It is especially recommended for those who want to "spend some time relaxing in the room."

Right next to the hotel, there are plenty of sightseeing spots that even adults can enjoy, including an amusement park, the Shirakaba Lake Tateshina Teddy Bear Museum, and the World's Shadow Picture, Kirie, Glass, and Music Box Museum. For those who want to take their time and enjoy nature, just taking a stroll along the shores of Lake Goddess will be soothing.

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About 10 minutes by car from "Shirakaba Lake. Colosseum Inn Tateshina, with its impressive white mansion-like exterior, is a resort hotel that boasts meal It is perfect for those who want to escape from everyday life and enjoy food in an elegant manner. The spacious rooms are also recommended for those who want to relax in a quiet place.

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Dinner served at the hotel's main dining room, Panorama, is a French course meal. The French cuisine, which uses plenty of fresh ingredients from local Nagano and is prepared with a focus on the season, has many repeat customers. From the main dining room, which is surrounded by a white birch forest, you can enjoy the illuminated scenery of each season.

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The hotel also has a onsen facility with an outdoor bath and an indoor bath. From the indoor bath with large windows, you can enjoy the changing nature of the four seasons, such as the changing leaves in autumn and the snowy scenery in winter, giving you a great sense of freedom. By the way, only the indoor bath uses onsen, but you can enjoy the outdoor bath, which changes according to the season. You can enjoy unique bathing experiences such as an apple bath where whole apples are placed in the bathtub and a wine bath.

Among the Tateshina Highlands, the Tateshina Grand Hotel Takinoyu stands along the mountain stream of the nature-rich Takino Yukawa River. It is about 30 minutes by car from Suwa IC, and even if you do not have a car, there is a free shuttle bus from Chino Station with a reservation required, so you can access it smoothly. The hotel lobby has a fireplace, low sofas, and a relaxing space using birch wood, giving it a highland resort feel.

The hotel's pride is its bath. There is a large garden bath with a view of the waterfall, a mountain stream open-air bath overlooking Takinoyu, and three private open-air baths. onsen are open to both men and women, so you can use three different types of baths even in one night. There are many variations such as lying baths, lacquered baths, and mist saunas, so it is especially recommended for those who want to relax and be healed by soaking in onsen.

This is a large public bath. The windows are large and the space feels very open. Once you've thoroughly enjoyed your bath, we recommend taking a walk through nature at Barakura English Garden or Kita Yatsugatake Ropeway, both located about 5 minutes by car.

With the Yatsugatake mountains towering before its eyes, Kurumayama Kogen Sky Park Hotel is in an excellent location. The surrounding area is a treasure trove of nature, including Kurumayama, one of the "100 Famous Mountains of Japan," Lake Shirakaba, Kirigamine Kogen, and Yashima Marsh. It is about a 60-minute bus ride from Chino Station, and the hotel also operates a free shuttle bus from the nearest Kurumayama Kogen bus stop. Located at an altitude of 1,500m, if you're lucky you can see a beautiful sea of clouds and sunrise without having to take the lift.

It seems that natural wood is used for all the interior of the guest rooms. The interior is unified with earth colors, creating a comfortable space. The mountains provide a soothing view from the large windows, and the rooms are spacious, allowing you to spend a relaxing time.

``Viewyu'' is an open-air bath with a spectacular view. It uses a generous amount of Tengonsui, a natural spring water that gushes out from Kurumayama, and is expected to moisturize your skin. In the distance, you can see the Yatsugatake mountain range and the main peak, Mt. Akadake. In the evening, after eating a filling buffet, I took another bath before going to bed. Have a good night's sleep and be healed by the starry sky.

Surrounded by nature, Tateshina is popular for snow sports, mountain climbing, and trekking. When you feel a little tired from everyday life, take a walk along the lake near the hotel or take a stroll in the garden. If you take a deep breath in the embrace of nature, you'll be able to recharge your energy. Why not enjoy the Tateshina Highland Resort to the fullest?