[Azumino] 7 recommended hotels and ryokan for couples. Take a trip to encounter beautiful scenery / Nagano

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If you feel like spending some time with him in the middle of your busy days, why not go on a trip with him to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery? A recommended destination is Azumino in central Nagano. It takes about three hours on the Azusa express train from JR Shinjuku Station to Hotaka Station, the closest station to Azumino City. Located at the foot of the majestic Northern Alps, Azumino is surrounded by a rich natural landscape. You can experience the different beauty of each season and feel relaxed and soothed.

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Azumino, a town of clear streams, is also famous as a town of water. There are many spots where you can enjoy nature, such as the largest wasabi farm in Japan, Daio Wasabi Farm, Azumino Winery where you can taste the bounty of the earth, and Azumino Swiss Village where you can enjoy horseback riding. There are also art museums such as the Azumino Chihiro Art Museum and stylish cafes scattered around, making it the perfect place for a relaxing date. In this article, we will introduce hotels and ryokan recommended for couples traveling to Azumino.

Azumino Hotaka View Hotel is located in the forest at the foot of the Northern Alps. It is about a 20-minute drive from Hotaka Station, and a free shuttle bus is available from the station. The 132,000m2 site features walking paths and gardens surrounded by nature. Why not get up a little early and enjoy a stroll with your partner while soaking up the negative ions? Take a deep breath of the fresh morning air and you'll be able to feel the charm of Azumino with your whole body♪

There are various types of rooms, such as Japanese-Western style and Western style, so you can choose the one that suits you and your partner. The view from the window is beautiful, and you can feel the great outdoors while staying in your room. You may wake up in the morning pleasantly to the gentle sunlight filtering through the trees and the cute chirping of birds.

There are two baths in the building. onsen which is drawn from a secret hot spring in the Northern Alps, is said to be famous as a "beauty bath." In the open-air bath surrounded by nature, you can spend a relaxing time feeling the four seasons of Azumino.

For dinner, you can choose from French or Japanese cuisine. Why not splurge a little and go for the "Premium French Dinner"? This top-class dinner was created with the concept of deliciousness and health, and you can enjoy plenty of healthy vegetables from Azumino and Kuroge Wagyu steaks. You'll probably have a lively conversation with your partner while you wait for the next dish, wondering what dish will come next♪ Dinner can be reserved separately, and reservations for the premium dinner must be made by 5pm three days before your stay. Please contact the hotel as soon as possible.

"Toki Shirazu no Yado Oribana" is a small inn with a nostalgic atmosphere. It is about a 10-minute drive from the nearest Shinano-Omachi Station, and is conveniently located for sightseeing not only in Azumino but also the Kurobe Tateyama Alpine Route and Kurobe Dam. Time flows slowly at this ryokan surrounded by forest. Forget about your daily routine for a while and spend a relaxing and healing day with your partner.

There are 20 guest rooms in total. In addition to the standard Japanese-style rooms, the modern Japanese-Western rooms are also popular. The beds in the Japanese-Western rooms are made by Simmons, which are extremely comfortable to sleep on. They are large and spacious, so you can relax comfortably. Enjoy a relaxing time with your partner in this stylish space.

You can enjoy the hot onsen in an open-air bath surrounded by forest, and in an indoor bath with the scent of cypress. The water here is 100% luxuriously sourced. Relax and soak up to your shoulders in the water to relieve the fatigue of your trip. From spring to autumn, there are also private baths where you can spend some time alone with your boyfriend!

meal vary with the seasons: wild plant dishes in spring, summer vegetables in summer, mushrooms in autumn, and hotpots in winter. Local ingredients are used generously in every dish, so you can experience the seasons with both your eyes and your tongue. It's sure to be a great conversation starter as you and your boyfriend discuss which season would be best for your next visit to Azumino♪

"AMBIENT Azumino Hotel" is located in the mountains at an altitude of about 1,000m, overlooking the Northern Alps. It is about a 20-minute drive from Hotaka Station, but there is a shuttle bus (reservation required). You can enjoy the beautiful view from the hotel at your leisure.

There are a total of 183 guest rooms. All of the rooms are spacious and offer views of the great outdoors. Some rooms even have a spacious layout with a living room.

You can enjoy natural onsen at "AMBIENT Azumino Hotel." onsen, drawn from the "Nakabusa Valley," are said to have health-promoting and skin-beautifying effects. Feel the warmth of the wood in the large cypress bath and the open-air bath, and refresh your body and mind while gazing at the magnificent nature.

Breakfast is a Japanese and Western breakfast buffet. There are about 30 different menu items, including a salad bar and morning staples, so you can have a lot of variety! Eat your fill and get a boost of energy in the morning!

Azumino Nishiya Cottage traditional Japanese ryokan quietly surrounded by greenery. It is a small inn with only five rooms, located about a 10-minute drive from Hotaka Station. The hearth, blackened beams, and open ceilings typical of a traditional Japanese house will make even first-time visitors feel nostalgic. It would be wonderful to spend a relaxing holiday with your partner, surrounded by the beautiful nature of Azumino, letting time flow by.

There are five rooms in total. You can choose the type of room that suits your taste, such as a modern loft-type room with a cypress bathtub, or a Japanese-style room with a nostalgic feel of an old folk house. Looking out at the view from the veranda in a spacious room with your partner, you will feel as if you are in a villa just for the two of you, and you will be able to spend a relaxing time together.

onsen is a natural onsen with a weak alkaline content that is gentle on the skin, drawn from onsen. There are three baths, including an indoor bath made of cypress and an open-air bath made of cypress, all of which are private. Please relax and unwind in onsen just the two of you.

Dinner is an elegant Kyoto-style kaiseki dinner. Dishes made with high quality seasonal ingredients are not only pleasing to the palate but also to the eye. We are particular about the tableware as well, selecting dishes from Ko-Imari, Karatsu, Bizen, etc. for each season. The time you spend with him enjoying such a meticulously thought-out meal and selected sake is sure to be a moment of bliss.

Kurobe View Hotel is located in the mountains of Omachi onsen, about a 15-minute drive from Shinano-Omachi Station. It is conveniently located for sightseeing in Azumino and Tateyama Kurobe. This heartwarming onsen inn offers tranquil rural town views, exquisite onsen, and Shinshu-style meal made with fresh ingredients.

You can choose from Japanese-style rooms that are typical of onsen inns, as well as modern, renovated Western-style rooms. This is the stylish Western-style room "Mori no Yasuragi," which was renovated in 2019. The warm light of the indirect lighting and the gentle scent of wood will make you feel relaxed and soothed, as your tired mind and body will be gently soothed.

You can enjoy onsen in both the indoor and outdoor baths. The soft water here is said to have the effect of relieving fatigue. Take your time soaking in it and resetting your daily fatigue. It's also nice that there are healing hospitality items available, such as the "stone bath chair" that warms your body from the inside out, and the "shampoo bar" for women only, where you can choose your favorite shampoo.

For dinner, you can enjoy dishes that incorporate an abundance of local ingredients. Depending on the season, you can also enjoy a boat-shaped platter of Shinshu pork, boiled crab, and tuna delivered directly from Toyosu. Enjoy the flavors of Shinshu to your heart's content.

Ryokusuitei Keisui is located about a 10-minute drive from Shinano-Omachi Station. The hotel is divided into three buildings: Yuraku-no-Yakata, Kunpu-no-Yakata, and Kura-no-Yakata, and each building offers rooms with a different atmosphere. There is a wide variety of onsen, including a large garden bath, private baths, and foot baths, making it perfect for couples who love onsen.

This is a guest room with an open-air bath at "Yuraku-no-Yakata Midori." From the wooden terrace where the Shigaraki-yaki bathtub is placed, you can see the clear waters of the "Kashima River" and rows of red pine trees. You can enjoy the healing bath as much as you like, whenever you like, without worrying about time, while gazing at the tranquil scenery with your partner.

This is the large public bath "Kiyone no Yu" where you can enjoy the view of the Japanese garden. There are also other facilities such as an open-air rock bath and a private semi-open-air bath, so you can enjoy onsen to the fullest. If your feet get tired from all the walking, we recommend the foot bath "Rakuza no Yu." Sit with your partner on the veranda and soothe your travel fatigue in a relaxing foot bath.

Hotel Yume no Yu is a small hotel in the Omachi onsen, located about a 10-minute drive from Shinano Omachi Station. This is a relaxing inn with a rustic atmosphere that is different from a hotel or ryokan. It is recommended for couples who want to spend a relaxing and gentle time together. In the lobby, filled with the warmth of wood, you will be greeted by an automatic piano.

There are four types of guest rooms. There are Japanese-Western style rooms with open-air baths, twin Western style rooms, 10-tatami Japanese style rooms, and 20-tatami Japanese style rooms. If you're staying with your partner, we recommend the Japanese-Western style rooms with open-air baths. This spacious room has an 8-tatami Japanese style room next to the bedroom, so you can relax while looking out at the countryside scenery.

In the large public bath, you can enjoy two types of onsen: "Omachi Kuzu onsen" water and "Yume no Yu Original Hot onsen." "Omachi Kuzu onsen onsen is a so-called medicinal bath that blends Omachi Kuzu onsen with Himalayan rock salt and organic herbs. Try both and see the difference♪

For dinner, you can enjoy the unique flavors of this place, such as locally grown Koshihikari rice, Shinshu salmon, and apples from Omachi. You can also choose the portion size, so it's perfect for a boyfriend who wants to eat a lot and a girlfriend who wants to eat just the right amount.

This time, we introduced hotels and ryokan recommended for couples traveling to Azumino, Nagano. Azumino is easily accessible from Tokyo, and is the perfect place for when you feel like going on a trip where you can get in touch with nature. Enjoy a wonderful holiday with your partner in Azumino, where you can enjoy the beauty of nature in each season of the year.