[Niigata] Accommodations where you can enjoy Echigo genuine snow crab! 7 ryokan and hotels where you can indulge in crab to your heart's content

Did you know that Niigata is the sixth largest crab landing region in Japan, and is known for its delicious crabs? The seas of Niigata are fed by meltwater from the deep mountains. Crabs raised in such rich fishing grounds are characterized by their dense meat and rich sweetness. Niigata is long and narrow, facing the Sea of Japan, and the markets are close by, so you can eat delicious and fresh crabs. Now, the crab that is attracting a lot of attention in Niigata is the "Echigo Genuine Snow Crab." It is a rare brand crab that meets strict criteria, such as being a male over 800g, alive until the time of shipping, with legs that are aligned and have a good color and texture, and is densely packed with meat.

Speaking of winter trips to Niigata, crab dishes such as "Echigohon snow crab" are the main attractions! There are many inns in Niigata where you can enjoy crab-based dishes. Why don't you go on a trip to Niigata to eat crab, the king of winter tastes, which is said to be so delicious that you will be speechless? If you enjoy winter sports and the snowy scenery, eat crabs at the inn and soak in a relaxing onsen, you will definitely feel happyThis ♡ time, we will introduce you to the perfect inn when you are in the mood to "go eat delicious crabs".

"Yumeya no Sato" is quietly located in "Iwamuro onsen", a popular hot onsen resort at the foot of Mount Yahiko, one of Niigata most powerful spots. This small inn with only 11 rooms is surrounded by nature, about 6,690 square meters, where flowers bloom with every season, making it an inn full of an extraordinary feeling. When you enter the lobby, you may find yourself exclaiming, "Wow!" at the view of the garden that catches your eye.

Of the 11 guest rooms, the most special one is the exclusive "Hanareya." You'll have the whole two-story building to yourself. Enjoy gazing at the flowers in the garden with a cup of coffee in the living room with a fireplace, or soak in the half-open-air bath with 100% natural hot spring water without worrying about time. You'll have a luxurious stay that feels like you're at a villa.

Dinner is a multi-course meal filled with carefully selected seafood and mountain produce from Niigata. There are many different courses available, but in crab season, the main course is "Echigo Snow Crab"! You can choose to have it cooked sashimi, grilled crab, boiled crab, or steamed in a bamboo steamer, and what's surprising is that each person can choose their favorite cooking method. The inn's recommendation is steamed in a bamboo steamer, which enhances the sweetness. Which one will you choose?

Not only the large public bath, but also the semi-open-air bath and open-air bath in the guest rooms are filled with 100% fresh hot onsen from our own source! The weak alkaline spring water leaves your skin feeling smooth after bathing. The large open-air bath is made of stone. Admiring the seasonal flowers, listening to the sounds of insects in autumn, and feeling the pleasant breeze will make you want to take a long bath.

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About a 7-minute walk from JR Echigo Yuzawa Station. Echigo onsen Yuzawa Toei Hotel is a hot spring resort hotel built on a hill overlooking onsen onsen of Yuzawa, conveniently located right in front of the slopes and the Yuzawa Kogen Alp no Sato ropeway station. Rentals and lift tickets can be purchased at the front desk, making it the perfect place for people who want to enjoy skiing.

There are various types of rooms available, both Japanese-style and Western-style, but if you're here, try staying in the "Special Room" Superior Twin Corner Room on the slope side! The winter snow scenery outside the window is breathtakingly beautiful. After enjoying onsen in the bath and having a hearty meal, collapse into bed and relax.

For your enjoyable dinner, you can choose between a seasonal Japanese-Western creative kaiseki or a buffet. Both are packed with Niigata's "umme-mon (delicious foods)," but if you want to enjoy Echigo genuine snow crab, we recommend the "special kaiseki." You can enjoy a whole Echigo genuine snow crab for one person, not only in boiled crab, but also in crab hotpot, crab grilled, crab shabu-shabu, and more. You might even get tired of eating the Uonuma Koshihikari rice!

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The inn boasts one of the largest open-air baths in the area! From mid-December to late March, you can enjoy a snow-viewing open-air bath. The rock bath, made using stones from Niigata 's famous mountains, is full of rustic charm. If the weather is good, you can even soak in onsen while gazing at the star-filled sky. It's only because of the clear air of Yuzawa that you can enjoy this spectacular view. You'll want to soak in it many times during your stay.

Akakura Kanko Hotel, located at an altitude of about 1000m in Myoko Kogen, is a long-established hotel with over 80 years of history. It is a pioneer of resort hotels in Japan. After checking in, head out from the lobby to the cafe terrace. While looking down on the plateau that stretches out before you, replenish your sugar with fresh juice and sweets. It's sure to blow away the fatigue of your journey♪

The "Premium Building", which opened in 2016, is equipped with high-quality rooms that will make you dream of staying there someday. The "Terrace Room with Open onsen Spring Bath" is twice as large as the main building, and offers an open view of Lake Nojiri and a luxurious wide-sized open-air bath all to yourself! Amenities ranging from cleansing to moisturizing cream are provided, so women who tend to carry a lot of luggage can head here light and easy.

There are four restaurants, one bar, and a cafe in the hotel, but for dinner we chose the seasonal dining restaurant "Shirakaba." The limited-edition upgrade plan "Winter Special Kaiseki Course" includes crab sukiyaki made with snow crab from the Sea of Japan. Immerse yourself in a luxurious moment while watching the natural scenery change with the seasons outside the window.

Akakura onsen is full of minerals and is blessed with the bounty of the majestic nature of Myoko. You can enjoy plenty of hot spring water straight from the source in the large public bath and family bath. After bathing, feel the pleasant breeze on the Aqua Terrace, where you can even see the sea of clouds if you're lucky. The view from here is known as a heavenly view.

Hana to Hotaru Yunosato Yukiguni is a homely inn located in Tsunan Town, which is known for having the deepest snowfall in Niigata. The inn is decorated with the landlady's handmade art, such as pressed flowers, and the dishes are made with wild vegetables picked by the innkeeper, creating a warm atmosphere just like home. You'll feel your mind slowly unwind, as if it's a lie that you spend your days in a hectic manner.

When you enter your room, you'll feel onsen. It's nice to be able to bathe in the open-air bath whenever and as many times as you want♪ From November to April, kotatsu will be installed in each room! It's nice to enjoy the luxury of doing nothing while staying warm and cozy.

The dinner is a rustic meal made with homemade Koshihikari rice and plenty of local ingredients from Tsunan, a treasure trove of ingredients. The menu changes every two months, and depending on the season you can enjoy Niigata Wagyu beef and snow crab! It goes perfectly with the wide selection of local sake. In particular, Naeba Sake Brewery's limited edition sake "Naebayama" is one of the local sakes you should definitely try.

The large communal bath has an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and a single-person tub bath, and is divided between men and women. This means that you can enjoy six different baths during your stay. There is also a family bath. Below you can see the majestic Shinano River. The babbling of the river has a great healing effect. After the bath, quench your thirst with spring water from the mountain behind the hotel.

About a 2-minute walk from JR Echigo Yuzawa Station. Echigo no Oyado Inamoto is a onsen inn that is especially popular on onsen street due to its free foot bath. After checking in at the lobby with its open atrium, you can relax and take a break while looking out at the Japanese garden. You can also plan your trip on the freely available computers while enjoying freshly brewed coffee at the attached cafe, Tanpopo.

The guest rooms are full of Japanese charm and offer a variety of views, including the slopes, the ropeway going back and forth, and the Echigo mountain range. The only Japanese-Western style room is the "Guest room with a natural hot spring bath." There are three types of room, each with a different style of semi-open-air bath made of cypress or Shigaraki ware. The Asian-style furniture is very photogenic, so be sure to take some relaxing shots in your room♪

The inn's special dinner is a monthly kaiseki course that allows you to fully enjoy the flavors of Niigata without having to prepare a main dish. Of course, you can order snow crab separately, so don't worry! The chef's special "chawanmushi with crab miso mousse" is also very popular. For breakfast, you can have authentic Uonuma koshihikari rice cooked right in front of you, which is a luxurious experience.

It's no secret that Yuzawa Onsen was the setting for the novel "Snow Country" by the great author Kawabata Yasunari. Enjoy the 100% natural onsen onsen directly from the source while gazing at the snow-capped Echigo Mountains from the newly built open-air observation bath "Echigo Bocha" on the third floor. After your bath, enjoy Yuzawa's delicious natural water "Echigo no Yukidoke" at the relaxation spot "Mori no Kaze".

The majestic Sea of Japan spreads out before your eyes! onsen Yuunamino-yado Senami View Hotel is an inn that boasts a great view, located right in front of Senami Beach. On a clear day, you can watch the sun sink into the Sea of Japan from the lobby, your room, or the open-air bath. Watching the raging waves of the Sea of Japan in winter is one of the best parts of traveling to Niigata.

All rooms have an ocean view! There are various types of rooms available, including relaxing Japanese-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms that are perfect for group trips and can accommodate up to six people, and hotel-like twin rooms, but no matter which room you choose, you'll be able to feel the ocean. The ocean changes color with every passing moment, so you'll forget about time and be able to gaze at it forever.

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With the sea right in front of you, the cuisine is centered around extremely fresh seafood. Murakami City is also famous for its salted salmon, but you can't miss out on the precious 10-year-old snow crab caught in Sado! What's more, it comes with one crab for each person, which is surprising. You can also choose to in-room dining, so take photos of yourself engrossed in eating crab without worrying about the people around you♪

The inn's pride is its open-air bath, which overlooks the Sea of Japan without any obstructions! Look for the island of Awashima across the sea, and watch seagulls and fishing boats. Feel the sea breeze on your skin, listen to the sound of the waves, and experience the Sea of Japan with all five senses while soaking in onsen. You can take a bath until midnight, so it might be nice to stay up a little late to look at the star-filled sky.

"Niigata Iwamuro onsen Fujiya" is, in fact, an inn with its own hot spring source in Iwamuro onsen. It is a popular inn where you can soak in fresh natural hot onsen. After checking in, why not enjoy a glass of homemade sweet sake in the lobby while looking out at the Japanese garden with koi swimming in it? We also recommend a relaxing time at the salon directly managed by a long-established beauty salon in Niigata.

There is a wide variety of room types available, including rooms with open-air baths! If you want to enjoy a relaxing stay with a group, we recommend the 80㎡ "Nagomi Special Room." The bedroom and the Japanese-style room with Ryukyu tatami mats are both on the same floor, and can accommodate up to six people. What's more, the bathroom has a claw-foot bathtub, which is sure to tickle any woman's fancy.

As this inn takes pride in its cuisine, many guests stay there for the food! For dinner, you can choose from a luxurious Niigata main course such as "salt-grilled blackthroat seaperch" or "Niigata wagyu steak," but if you like crab, the winter-only "Snow Crab All-You-Can-Eat Plan" is the way to go. You can enjoy snow crab boiled, grilled, shabu-shabu, and tempura, and even the chawanmushi is full of crab! There's no doubt that you'll be full in body and mind.

Kaminogo Onsen, a private hot spring that opened in 2012, is highly alkaline. It is very mellow and warms the body. Amazingly, the water changes color from emerald green in the open-air cypress bath to white in the indoor stone bath! Why not try soaking in both and see for yourself?

Niigata is an area where crabs are hot, with a large amount of crabs landed and a brand crab called "Echigohon Snow Crab" being born. You will also encounter scenery that you don't usually see, such as mountains completely covered with snow and the Sea of Japan with rough waves. Niigata is the perfect place for you if you want to enjoy winter sports or onsen, ♡ who would you invite to go on a trip to Niigata? Eat delicious crabs and have a blissful time!