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Hokuryū-ko Onsen Ryokan offers serene lake-view rooms with panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and shimmering waters. The property features an indoor-outdoor onsen, a kids' play area, and a dining hall serving regional mountain cuisine. Guests can stroll to the lakeside trail and fishing spots in just 5 minutes. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.
Yes, Hokuryū-ko Yukien Hotel offers snow-view panoramic rooms overlooking the pristine lake shore blanketed in winter snow and pine trees. Guests enjoy heated foot baths, free snow bike rentals, and complimentary winter guided tours. The hotel is just an 8-minute walk from the nearby ski slope. Reserve early via the HopeGoo app for seasonal discounts.
Near Hokuryū-ko Onsen Ryokan, guests can stroll 10 minutes to the Lakeside Teahouse, where local alpine tea blends are served with handmade wagashi. The adjacent Forest Ecology Trail offers sightings of deer and Japanese red-crowned cranes. Every Saturday features the Lakeside Night Lantern Festival, including lantern-making workshops and blessing ceremonies. These cultural activities are coordinated by the hotel for an authentic immersion in Iiyama’s natural heritage.
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