Best Spa Hotel in Omachi

Fantastic hotel. Location is in a beautiful forest, with views of the snowcapped alps. 10min driving to restaurants or mountain viewpoints, trailheads. Staff is flawless, amenities over the top (swimming pool, onsen, gym, etc), good breakfast too. The best value for money we got during 1 month staying in Japan.

We returned to Ogizawa Station from Kurobe Dam, which was like another world, and headed to the KAI Alps, where we were staying for the day. The parking lot is immediately after entering from the entrance that I have seen several times in pamphlets and guidebooks. There is a building with a gangi-style public space behind it, and the back of it was a lodging building and a hot spring. The room had a nice loft, but I personally thought it would be better without the loft because it would give a more open feeling. The customer service, food, and hot springs were just like Hoshino Resorts, and it was definitely a wonderful hot spring inn, including the comfort. My favorite spot is the room with the hearth. I left my room and entered this building in the public space. I was able to have oyaki, and I heard that warm sake will be served near dinner, so I stopped by again. It was fun to talk with the elderly person in charge, and after drinking more than an aperitif, we headed to the dinner venue.

Generally speaking, it is still very good, but the traffic is not convenient!

Oribana onsen hotel is very close to Ogisawa station which is my starting point for the Tateyama Alpine route. We stayed at Oribana for 2 nights, before and after finishing the Tateyama route. Oribana is not located inside the Omachi onsen area. My first impression after arriving at the hotel is not very good since the staff did not come out to help with the luggage from the parking lot. Bu once inside the hotel the standard Japanese service came back finally. Guests have to take off the shoes at the reception and wear the socks throughout the hotel. The staff even cleaned the luggage before bringing them to my room. In the lobby there is music playing the same song in a loop. The staff explained the hotel details in lobby, then led us to our room. The hotel has a not very impressive garden, but with good view of the mountain. I picked a western style room. It is not a very spacious room, may be 10 mats. The room is equipped with both warm air and cool air conditioner. The onsen is not big but with many patrons. The outdoor bath is facing the wild countryside with occasional traffic passing through. The dinner on first night is a little surprise to me. With only Jpy10,800 per person per night, the dinner is really worth more than the price paid for. Every dish is delicious, the local pork, the yuba, the shrimp cake, the grill salted fish, the baked apple, the veggie tempura, all are outstanding. And we have our private dinning room in the restaurant. Unfortunately there is no souvenir shop in the hotel. Again the breakfast is served in the private room, and free coffee is available in the coffee room in the morning. Another surprise is that there are free fresh milk available in the morning near the onsen. The second night dinner we ordered different menu and again scored high.

Kashimayari Sports Village is conveniently located in the popular Omachi area. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Laundromat, free Wi-Fi in all rooms, daily housekeeping, gift/souvenir shop, postal service are there for guest's enjoyment. Air purifier, clothes rack, locker, internet access – wireless (complimentary), non smoking rooms can be found in selected guestrooms. Recuperate from a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the hotel's recreational facilities, including hiking trails, ski equipment rentals, ski lessons, skiing, spa. A welcoming atmosphere and excellent service are what you can expect during your stay at Kashimayari Sports Village.