A hot spring inn in the mountains near Suzaka, Nagano, with buildings spread along a slope and linked by corridors. The cave bath is mixed-gender, four private family baths run on a first-come basis, and meals feature river fish and mountain vegetables.
Highlights
- Mixed-gender cave bath
- Four private family baths
- Lounges with books and hammocks
Good to know
- Reservations by phone, often a year ahead
- Dinner often takes two hours
- Bus or taxi from Suzaka Station
