Published date: September 17, 2024
A Solo Trip: Let's Stay at a Resort That's Not in Winter
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
Reason for stay: I was attracted by the name of New Otani as a detour from Aizuwakamatsu.
Room: Spacious, with two large beds for one person to sprawl out.
Dining: Arrived after 7 PM and missed the meal, so be careful as the HafH plan is for room only. Dinner is 7300 yen/breakfast 3000 yen. If you arrive late, you can arrange for a pickup in advance. There are only instant noodles for sale on-site, so I recommend buying food at the station. I also recommend purchasing alcohol at the station. You can walk to the town, but the hotel is uphill and it's dark at night, so it's not recommended.
Hot Springs: As a resort hotel, it has multiple large public baths, jet baths, saunas, and open-air baths that can be used comfortably 24 hours a day. It's spacious enough that you won't feel crowded.
Town Exploration: I only saw both exits of the station because I checked out right away in the morning, but it seems fairly lively.
Thoughts: It might be ideal to eat and drink in Yuzawa Town before checking in. Since the hotel stay isn't the main focus, soaking in the large bath and relaxing for the night while eating lunch in the town seems like the correct way to utilize the hotel. The dining area is spacious and offers a wide variety of dishes.
Experiences during the trip
A one-night trip to Echigo-Yuzawa via the Tadami Line from Aizuwakamatsu. Just the fluffy bed and spacious public bath were enough to relieve the fatigue from the train ride. It's wonderful to be surrounded by nature so close to Tokyo by train.