Meito Resort Lucent Takamiya

I made a Reservation about 10 days in advance, and everything was fully booked. We were looking for one Room for six people, so it was hard to find anything, but the Saison Court Maisonette Suite (capacity 8) at this Hotel was miraculously available, so we booked it. Upstairs there were three beds and a dining table; downstairs there was a Japanese-style room, plus a toilet, bath, and sink. There was also a refrigerator on both floors.It was very spacious and clean. The in-room hair dryer was by YA-MAN.The skincare items such as lotion and makeup remover were POLA products, and the Onsen shampoo etc. were by Stephen Knoll, which was great. The only inconvenience was that there were only two hair dryers in the bath area.The baths included two indoor baths, two open-air baths, and a sauna. There were both hot and lukewarm baths—it really felt like a natural Onsen—and there was a pleasant sulfur scent as well.The sauna temperature felt low for both men’s and women’s sides—around 75–80°C.The changing room is on the second floor and can only be reached by stairs, which was tough since we had large suitcases. However, we could change clothes and leave our luggage before/after check-in, which really helped. It was spacious like a large hall.Dinner was beef hot pot plus a buffet. There weren’t tons of items, but it felt stylish with some local dishes as well, and everything tasted great. The rice (Yamagata Haenuki) was also delicious.Soft drinks cost extra; hot coffee/tea options and lemon water were available at the buffet area. Breakfast was also very good.All of the staff were wonderful.The ropeway is right in front of the Hotel—great location.We could also buy lift tickets at a discounted price at the Hotel (cash only). Rental skis were inexpensive too: 3,000 yen per day at nearby rental shops.There were two shops—one about 1 minute away on foot and another about 5 minutes away—but we rented from the one farther away so it took a bit more walking. It shared space with a souvenir shop though, so we could buy souvenirs on our way back. The staff at the rental shop were kind as well.It seems you can visit other chain Hotels’ baths too (“bath hopping”), but while one is about 5 minutes away on foot, others are farther—and since this Hotel’s bath seemed to be considered the best (Lucent Takamiya), we decided not to go elsewhere.The baths, meals, Room(s), and location were all excellent.I’d love to stay again if I have another chance.

This was our second stay. We had such a pleasant experience last time that we decided to come back, and once again, we were very satisfied. Our child has a house dust allergy, but the room was cleaned so thoroughly that we could stay with peace of mind. The staff also kindly asked, during check-in and when we were leaving, "Was the allergy okay?" Their thoughtfulness was truly heartwarming. The meals were all delicious, and the play area for children was well-equipped, so the kids had a great time without getting bored. The Onsen, a sulfur spring, was incredibly relaxing for both the mind and body. We are truly grateful for the staff's attentiveness and thoughtful service. We would love to visit again with our family. Thank you very much!