Hotaka Onsenkyo is Azumino’s hot spring resort area located in the wooded foothills of the Japan Alps. If you are looking for a relaxing stay in the Japanese countryside, this area is an excellent choice. You can choose from a wide variety of accommodations ranging from traditional ryokan with hot spring baths to luxurious, hilltop hotels with beautiful views to cozy cabins and pensions in the forest. Situated in the shadow of the North Japan Alps, staying in Hotaka Onsen-kyo is an excellent choice before exploring the mountains or simply enjoying one of Central Japan’s most relaxing rural areas.