Hotarutei Villas

The facility, which opened in November 2023, is a newly born luxury private villa available for exclusive rental. With a spacious area exceeding 100 square meters, the villa is equipped with luxurious amenities such as a comfortable living room, an open terrace, a natural hot spring outdoor bath, and two bedrooms, providing a luxurious moment in harmony with nature. Furthermore, the villa features a mini kitchen and a washing machine, ensuring a comfortable stay for long-term guests and families with children, who can enjoy their time without worries about meals or laundry. On the same premises, there is also the Japanese restaurant "Hotarutei," a renovated traditional farmhouse that is over 170 years old. Guests can savor a luxurious dinner course made with seasonal vegetables and local ingredients from Nagano. Additionally, for guests staying at the villa, there is an exclusive lounge in the restaurant where they can enjoy a welcome drink upon check-in and one complimentary beverage (local juice, wine, etc.) during their stay. Meals can be enjoyed at the traditional farmhouse restaurant, Hotarutei, located on the premises. The restaurant operates from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for breakfast and from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM for dinner. Please be aware that meal service at the restaurant outside of these hours is not possible, and if the dinner start time is scheduled for 7:30 PM or later, we are unable to provide course meals. ■Private Outdoor Onsen■ Open-air bath with the villa and natural spring water flowing directly Spring Source: Shin-tou Quality: Simple hot spring Effective for the following symptoms: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, post-illness recovery period, fatigue recovery, health promotion, chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, cuts, burns

This facility is located at the base of the popular Shiga Kogen Ski Resort, renowned for its natural snow, and is within walking distance of the Jigokudani Monkey Park, famous for its snow monkeys. It also serves as an excellent hub for exploring the area, with attractions such as the historic Zenko-ji Temple, which houses Japan's oldest Buddhist statue, and the town of Obuse, known for its chestnut confections and the art museum dedicated to Katsushika Hokusai.