Located at the foot of Mt. Bandai, one of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains, Bandaisan Onsen Hotel by Hoshino Resorts offers a highland retreat overlooking the majestic Lake Inawashiro. The resort provides an immersive experience where the history and traditions of the Aizu region are woven into the stay.
The hotel features 149 guest rooms designed around the concept of "Aizu Modern". Rooms are divided into mountain-side views, featuring designs inspired by local flora, and lake-side views, reflecting the ripples of the water. The interiors incorporate modern styles of traditional Aizu lacquerware through "BITOWA" items, blending Japanese relaxation with Western comfort.
A variety of room types are available to suit different travel styles, including:
・Modern Twin Room
・Maisonette Room
・Aizu Modern Suite
・Kids Room
・Goro-goro Room
・Bunk bed Room
・Dog-friendly Room
The onsen, Shurei-no-yu, features a modern design inspired by the deep red and black aesthetics of Aizu lacquerware. Guests can relax in carbonate-hydrogen spring water sourced from the foot of Mt. Bandai.
・Facilities: Indoor hot spring, sauna.
・Indications: Nerve pain, muscle pain, cuts, and burns.
At Aizu SPA, guests can choose from various relaxation treatments. The signature oil treatment uses an original rice carrier oil, with a single batch requiring 60 to 100 kg of locally grown Aizu rice.
Regional Aizu cuisine at the restaurant
The main restaurant is buffet-style and serves regional Aizu cuisine.
・Dinner: Features freshly made soba noodles, koduyu (a traditional clear soup), and miso dengaku.
・Breakfast: Highlights include Asa-ra (morning ramen), a specialty of Kitakata, and wappa-meshi, where guests can choose their own toppings for the traditional steamed rice dish.
Aizu SAKE Bar
The Aizu SAKE Bar specializes in local sake, offering approximately 30 varieties from breweries across the Aizu region. The hotel also hosts a workshop introducing the types and best ways to enjoy Japanese sake, complete with tastings.
Activities and Seasonal Events
Guests can engage with Fukushima’s culture and nature through diverse activities:
・Aibase! Dancing
A nightly original festival event where guests dance around an "Akabeko Yagura" tower to live performances of the folk song "Mt. Aizu Bandai"
・Tewassa Aizu (Handicraft)
Experience traditional "Akabeko" (red cow) figure painting and "Yagen Kosheru-cha," a workshop for crafting herbal teas inspired by the local medicinal herb culture
・"Akabeko" Events
Throughout the year, the hotel hosts unique activities centered on the "Akabeko" (red cow), Aizu’s beloved regional symbol. Winter highlights include the debut of the "Dekkora Akabeko Snow Square," an Instagram-worthy snow park designed for visitors of all ages to fully experience the magic of a Fukushima winter.
・Seasonal Highlights
Peach Festival
In summer, the Harakucchi Peach Festival invites guests to feast on Fukushima’s renowned peaches to their heart's content.
Morning Ramen Walk in the Snowfield
In winter, guests can take a morning stroll across the pristine white snowfields followed by a bowl of Kitakata-style morning ramen, a local cultural staple.
Ski Lesson: How to Stop
The "How to Stop Ski Lesson" supports the ski experience by providing instruction on gear handling and fundamental techniques, such as starting and stopping, specifically catering to beginners and those returning to the sport after a long hiatus.
Year-Round Resort Facilities
The resort offers expansive outdoor fields directly in front of the hotel.
・Winter: Hoshino Resorts NEKOMA Mountain opens as one of Japan’s largest ski resorts with 33 courses. It covers both the south slope, with views of Lake Inawashiro, and the north slope, known for high-quality powder snow.
・Spring to Autumn: Guests can play at the Hoshino Resorts Mellowwood Golf Club. This hilly course sits at an elevation of 700 meters, offering strategic play alongside panoramic views of Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro.
Property Overview
Address: 6838-68 Sarashina Shimizudaira, Bandai-machi,Yama-gun, Fukushima 969-3302
Number of Rooms: 149 rooms
Price: From 15,000 JPY per night (per person for 2 people sharing 1 room, includes breakfast and dinner, tax and service charge included)
Check-in / Check-out: 3:00 pm / 11:00 am (Winter: 4:00 pm / 2:00 pm)
Access: Approx. 15 minutes by car from Bandai-Kawahigashi IC via the Ban-etsu Expressway
Website: https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/bandai/
About Hoshino Resorts
Hoshino Resorts was first established as a Japanese inn/ryokan in 1914 in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture before it began the operation of other resorts in Japan. Today, it has evolved into a highly influential hotel management company and is run by 4th-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino. Providing a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi, Japanese-style hospitality, the company has expanded rapidly out of Karuizawa since 2001 and now operates more than 65 accommodations both in and outside Japan with one of the following categories: luxury hotel brand "HOSHINOYA," hot spring ryokan brand "KAI," countryside resort hotel brand "RISONARE," city tourism hotel brand "OMO," free-spirited hotel brand "BEB," mountain hotel brand "LUCY" or other unique lodgings.
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