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I had stayed at NASPA before and was curious how different it would be, but it’s just as good. You can use the Facilities such as the Onsen, and the ski lockers are conveniently located next to the cloakroom. The only downside is that the changing room is small, but that’s the same even when staying at NASPA, so I guess it can’t be helped (lol).

Both the Onsen and Facility at NASPA New Otani were excellent, providing a stress-free experience. The hotel has three elevators, minimizing wait times. The indoor bath in the large public bath was spacious and offered a great sense of openness. While the outdoor bath was smaller and designed more like a balcony without much view of the sky or surrounding nature, the large windows in the indoor bath provided an impressive atmosphere.The buffet featured local Niigata specialties with a focus on complementing Koshihikari rice rather than offering overly stylish dishes, which felt more thoughtful compared to other Ryokan or mainstream hotels.In terms of Room amenities, it would have been better if there were conveniently located outlets near the bed; bringing an extension cord turned out to be helpful. Additionally, while there was mention of a game corner on the facility map in-room information, it seemed to no longer exist—a disappointment for children.For snow play purposes, while Kids Garden mainly offered sledding with limited areas of fluffy snow for play—which could be slightly inconvenient—it’s understandable given that skiing is their main focus. We managed to find areas with enough snow for fun activities.The lack of price differentiation between adult and child rates made it somewhat costly; however, overall we had an enjoyable stay and would consider returning if given another opportunity.