Urabandai Lake Resort - Nekoma Rikyu

Urabandai Lake Resort Guesthouse Nekoma Rikyu is a hotel nestled in Urabandai’s great nature, where you can enjoy different scenery depending on the season and relax in a luxurious atmosphere. One highlight is an art-museum-like lobby displaying works created by craftspeople of national-treasure caliber—art you can only see here. Fitting for a luxury hotel, most rooms (excluding the Premium Japanese Suite and Premium Comfort Suite) are equipped with Simmons beds and POLA amenities. Guests can also enjoy natural hot springs known as "the beauty bath." In November 2016, the new hot-spring facility "Niji no Mori Onsen" opened, offering family-friendly private baths, a sauna, and more—perfect for unwinding away from daily bustle. There’s also an activity center (with trekking materials, and winter ski/snowboard rentals), plus indoor play spots so you can have a meaningful time even on rainy days. Access: about 15 minutes by car from Inawashiro-Bandai-Kogen IC; about 30 minutes by route bus from JR Inawashiro Station (free shuttle available; no reservation needed, but groups of 10+ require reservation).