Mt. Yatsugatake and the Nobeyama plateau are attracting attention from astronomy fans as a "sacred place for stars."
Japanese Multicourse Cuisine Made Using Fresh Vegetables Grown in Farms Under the Direct Management of Our Hotel
All rooms look out onto Mt. Yatsugatake.
About Yatsugatake Area
The Mt. Yatsugatake area, where Yatsugatake Grace Hotel is located, is just 2.5 hours by car or train from Tokyo. Mt. Yatsugatake (elevation of approx. 2,800m) is a mountain that runs from Nagano prefecture to Yamanashi prefecture. The region is surrounded by nature and is famous as a resort destination where you can enjoy fresh greenery and cherry blossoms in spring, refreshing breezes off the plateaus in summer, fall foliage in autumn, and lovely snow in winter. Nearby, you will find areas dotted with villas, such as Kobuchizawa and Kiyosato.
We are situated in an excellent location that is about 1.5 hours from leading destinations like Mt. Fuji and Karuizawa.
We recommend the "golden route" accessible by car, which takes you on a tour of Tokyo, Karuizawa, Yatsugatake Grace Hotel, and Mt. Fuji.
(Note that, due to the limited number of trains in operation, travel by train can take considerable time.)
The Yatsugatake area is also well-known as an accessible destination to visit while en route from Kamikochi to Tokyo.
About Yatsugatake Grace Hotel
Yatsugatake Grace Hotel is located at an altitude of 1,375m and is surrounded by nature, so you can fully enjoy the natural scenery Japan has to offer. We are the only hotel in the region where all guest rooms look out onto Mt. Yatsugatake. At night, the sky twinkles alive with beautiful stars. Each night, we host a starry sky observation session at the hotel, with many repeat guests. You simply must experience for yourself what Japan's night sky looks like here, away from Tokyo and the urban center.
Near the hotel is our directly-managed farm, where we cultivate fresh vegetables used in our cuisine. There are few hotels in Japan with their own farms, so customers rave about the fresh produce we offer here.
(We offer vegetarian meal plans. Please contact us first.)
We are here as a team to do our all to make your stay in Japan a memorable one.
If you wish to experience Japanese nature to the fullest, we encourage you to visit Yatsugatake Grace Hotel.
Stargazing
Mt. Yatsugatake and the Nobeyama plateau are considered among the top three stargazing destinations in Japan.
Lovely stars sparkle in the blue sky.
Minamimaki-mura and the Nobeyama plateau, located in the Mt. Yatsugatake area, which is considered among Japan's top three destinations for starry skies, are situated at 1,375m elevation, and considered a sacred place for stars among astronomy fans.
At the starry sky viewing event held every night, hotel staff certified as "star sommeliers" act as guides to the sky, touring you through each constellation sparkling above you.
VEGITABLE
We carefully prepare tableland vegetables at our directly-managed farm.
We are committed to serving our guests safe and healthy vegetables, which is why all of the vegetables we serve are prepared with care at the Yatsugatake Grace Farm.
YATGUGATAKE VIEW
All guest rooms look out on majestic views that span from the foothills of Mt. Yatsugatake to its peak, with the beauty of the mountain before you.
You will love the way Mt. Yatsugatake looks uniquely different throughout the day and the four seasons.
NATURE
Experience the rich natural environs of Mt. Yatsugatake.
Surrounded by mountains, the Mt. Yatsugatake area is home to a variety of wildlife that makes its home in this rich natural environment.
ACCESS
About 2.5 hours by car or train from Tokyo (approx. 160km)
About 3.5 hours by car from Nagoya (approx. 245km)
About 1.5 hours by car from Mt. Fuji (Kawaguchiko Station) (approx. 85km)
About 1.5 hours by car from Karuizawa (approx. 85km)
It is about 1 hour by car to Suwa Grand Shrine and Tateishi Park, destinations that appeared in the movie Your Name.
We are located just 5 minutes away by a free shuttle operated from Nobeyama Station on the JR Koumi Line.
*Note that trains are infrequent, so we recommend renting a car to get here.
