Sakaiya Mori no Hotel Waldberg

Compared with many acidic sulfur Onsen that tend to be very hot, this one has a pleasantly lukewarm bath—and even an open-air reclining bath.That was the biggest reason I chose it (I like long, leisurely soaks).Good value and right next to the slopes, which makes skiing easy.The downside is that the Accommodation is a short walk uphill, so it’s not as easy to casually head into town for sightseeing. Also, the adjacent ski area doesn’t offer night skiing, so you’ll need to travel if you want to ski at night.After skiing, the route back down from the slopes can be hard to find; it’s easier to take the Zao Chuo Ropeway down and ride the Nakamori Triple once to get back smoothly.

The meals were described as "small portions," but they were more than enough and deliciously homemade with a local touch. Additionally, the natural hot spring bath was soothing and warmed us to the core. Above all, we deeply appreciated the kindness and thoughtfulness of the staff, which made us feel truly at home. We would love to visit again!