Togatta Onsen Wan'ya-Yu is a top choice, featuring private outdoor baths with panoramic views of the Zao Mountains. This traditional ryokan offers spacious family rooms and daily kaiseki meals made from local ingredients. Located just a 3-minute walk from the main hot spring district, it’s ideal for those seeking authentic rural warmth and tranquility. Book early via HopeGoo to secure your stay.

Within a 15-minute walk of Togatta lodgings, explore Zao Onsen Street for local delicacies like Zao beef sushi and ginseng tea. Stop by century-old wagashi shops for limited-edition wasabi candies. In the evening, stroll along the riverbank to the Zao Night Illumination Festival, where illuminated shrines and snow lanterns create a magical winter atmosphere. These authentic experiences reflect the soul of northern Japan's seasonal traditions.

Zao Hiyoriya - Yuki no Mori features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows facing the snow-capped Zao Mountains. The Snow Garden View Room includes a private outdoor bath and an uninterrupted vista of winter landscapes, perfect for stargazing at night. Complimentary snowshoes are provided, allowing guests to explore nearby forest trails and pristine snowfields—ideal for an immersive alpine escape.