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Higashi-kawa Onsen Villa offers private outdoor baths overlooking the Mitsukake Pond, where you can soak while gazing at the moonlit water and surrounding pine forest. Just a 3-minute walk to the lake, this retreat also provides complimentary early morning nature walks led by local guides who share insights on the wetland's seasonal wildlife
Mitsukake Forest Cabin is perfect for families, featuring spacious multi-room suites with a dedicated children’s play area and wood-burning lounge. From your private deck, enjoy panoramic views of the foggy dawn over Mitsukake Pond. Daily breakfast includes locally sourced Hokkaido farm produce boxes, creating a wholesome start to your mountain escape
Mitsukake View Observatory Hotel features floor-to-ceiling glass rooms on the top floor, offering unobstructed 360-degree views of the pond and mountain skyline. Equipped with automatic star-trail tracking systems, it helps capture the Milky Way reflecting on the frozen lake. Guests may borrow professional tripods and long-exposure lenses from the front desk, plus guided access to prime photography spots
Yukimiya Lodge is a seasonal retreat nestled beside the snow-laden pine forest, offering heated indoor corridors and private snow gardens. During winter, guests enjoy guided snowshoe tours to the ice-covered shore, where they can walk across frozen pathways in traditional yukata robes. The lodge serves a signature wild boar hot pot made with local ingredients, warming you from within during the cold nights
Mitsukake Dining & Stay blends lodging with culinary immersion—guests join daily foraging trips to wild herb fields and nearby fishing grounds. In the afternoon, learn to prepare Hokkaido milk tofu and birch-syrup glazed fish in their hands-on kitchen. Dinner is customized per guest preference, paired with house-brewed mountain plum sake, turning every meal into a storytelling feast
Mitsukake Nature House runs full-day eco-adventures led by certified naturalists: morning birdwatching, midday macro photography workshops on mosses, and evening firefly tracking. All excursions use silent electric boats to preserve the ecosystem. Guests may also book a handmade botanical specimen kit, preserving rare flora through non-invasive techniques, creating lasting memories of your time in this pristine wilderness
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