These Are the 12 Best Off-the-Beaten-Path Hotels in Japan - AFAR
"A traditional tatami ryokan in the Kitayuzawa Onsen district of Date that serves as a relaxed base for exploring Mount Horohoro and shrine-dotted Lake Toya. The steep-gabled, creaky-floored property offers both indoor bedrock onsen and outdoor rotenburo, plus recreational facilities such as a tennis court, putting green, sauna, and fitness classes. The nightly buffet—included with stays—is elaborate and high quality, featuring crab legs, shabu shabu, onsen eggs, tempura, DIY hibachi grills, and house-made tofu." - Adam H. Graham
