Togakushi Kamituge Onsen — Attraction in Nagano

A local friend brought us here to try the onsen. This onsen is part of a hotel, which also has a restaurant inside. The restaurant offered delicious food with a truly interesting and charming style—both in presentation and decoration. It had such a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making the meal even more enjoyable. They even have a small local produce market, which was a nice surprise!

The onsen itself was on the smaller side, but the view from the window was absolutely stunning. A wonderful spot to enjoy both good food and a beautiful onsen...

I came to this onsen because I saw the cute pics of the dog. If you don't speak Japanese or just ignore it, the sign in front of the dog says "if you pet me, I will bite". Ask me how I know? The heart symbol on the sign is very confusing. I know it's my fault for not reading it thoroughly, but who puts an unfriendly dog at the entrance to a business??

That being said, the onsen was nice and clean. Very close to Mt. Takatsuma for hikers. They also have a...

The onsen is not so big but has a nice view into the forest (covered by snow if you go in winter). It is an old building that has been well kept, and there are many retro items that are displayed. The food is also nice especially after a good soak in the bath. There is a cute dog at the entrance that belongs to the owners but bites if you try to pet him, otherwise he's...