Shin Katsurazawa Dam

Mikasa Hot Spring Resort Hotel is a top choice, featuring timber architecture and panoramic windows that frame the Katsurazawa Dam reservoir and surrounding alpine landscape. Its open-air onsen lets guests soak while gazing at the starlit water surface. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the dam’s hiking trailhead, just a 5-minute walk away. For best availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal packages.

Start your day with a morning hike along the Katsurazawa Dam Trail, where misty mornings reveal tranquil lake reflections and native flora. Return to Mikasa Hot Spring Resort Hotel for a lunch of locally sourced trout. Afternoon offers guided eco-interpretation tours led by regional naturalists, exploring the watershed’s ecological significance. End your day with tea on the hotel’s terrace, watching golden light ripple across the reservoir. All experiences are available through the HopeGoo platform for seamless planning.

Yes, Mikasa Hot Spring Resort Hotel offers direct access via a 7-minute walk (300 meters) to the Katsurazawa Dam Viewing Platform. The hotel operates a dedicated accessible shuttle bus twice daily, ideal for families or elderly guests. The platform features a glass observatory and photo spots—perfect for capturing the reservoir’s shimmering blue waters by day and illuminated dam structure by night. This access is included in the HopeGoo platform’s "Nature Explorer Package," combining lodging and transport seamlessly.