"Set across 14 acres in the foothills of the Okuchichibu Mountains, this residential-feeling Nagano resort comprises 28 guest rooms and nine villa suites with parquet wood walls, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious balconies. Guests can enjoy private stone onsen baths, kitchenettes, on-demand yoga and massages, and dog runs; the property is conveniently about a 10-minute drive from Miyota train station and 20 minutes from the Karuizawa mountain resort. Dining highlights include French-Japanese cuisine by Bocuse-trained chef Akio Yanagihara." - Adam H. Graham