Published date: May 18, 2025
Enjoying the Hotel During GW
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Experience of the stay
During GW, I stayed for two nights at the NASPA New Otani. I toured around the hotel and enjoyed indoor and outdoor activities within the hotel. My kids especially loved the 9D VR new experience attraction and the bumper car activity. Additionally, I had a relaxing time enjoying the cakes and pudding from Patisserie SATSUKI.
Experiences during the trip
I visited tourist attractions and dining spots around the hotel.
〇 Kiyotsu Gorge
Known as one of Japan's three major gorges, it is a scenic spot. The tunnel, renewed to coincide with the Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale, is a popular tourist attraction. However, during GW, only those who had made reservations in advance could enter at specified times, allowing me to enjoy the natural beauty of the gorge and the fusion with art without the crowds.
〇 Matsudai Noh Butai Field Museum
If I had more time, I would have liked to leisurely tour the scattered art pieces, but since I only had about an hour, I enjoyed the works of Yayoi Kusama and Ilya & Emilia Kabakov from the observation deck around the Noh Butai.
〇 Cherry Blossoms in Yuzawa Central Park
At the park near Yuzawa Interchange, I was able to enjoy a beautiful view of cherry blossoms, a red bridge, and reflections in the pond.
〇 Kojimaya Sohonten
This establishment is said to be the birthplace of the Nunoya Hegi Soba. I avoided the crowd by entering around 5 PM during the GW period, allowing me to eat without waiting. It was my first experience with Hegi Soba, and it was delicious with a smooth texture.
〇 Uonuma Kuratomo Farm Onigiri Shop
I tried to visit to eat onigiri made with Uonuma Koshihikari rice, but there was a line. Instead, I enjoyed curry and salt rice balls at a dining facility on the premises (there was no line initially). The authentic rice was so delicious that I finished it quickly. I was also lucky to receive a rice gift as it was the first anniversary of the dining spot's opening.