Yatsugatake Grace Hotel

Stayed in a special room equipped with a telescope. The room also had books about stars, which were fascinating to read. This accommodation is designed for star lovers by a star-loving owner. Many beautiful photos are displayed throughout the property. All rooms offer views of Mt. Yatsugatake, but unfortunately, it rained during our stay, so we couldn't see the scenery or the starry sky. However, the 30-minute indoor stargazing projection session was excellent. Dinner featured fresh and delicious vegetables from their private farm and a steak course that left us more than satisfied. The bath was a spacious public bathhouse; however, there was no open-air bath, which was slightly disappointing. It would have been perfect to soak while gazing at a sky full of stars!

The Room's Wi-Fi connection was not good, so I called the front desk. They immediately checked and offered to change the Room, which was very helpful. Overall, I think the staff's response was excellent. It was unfortunate that we couldn't observe the starry sky outdoors due to the rainy season, but I would like to visit again during a calmer weather period. One concern is that the step in the toilet unit bath is quite high, but this might be unavoidable given the building's age. Having an open-air bath in the large public bath would have been perfect!