Petit Hotel Alpino

Although it was spring time, Norikura area was free from bus-loads of tourists such as those at Kamikochi. Petit Alpino lodge and the surrounding area was green and peaceful. We were surprised that...

We arrived to this hotel before the tourist season started (in July 2014) and we were the only guests. We stayed for 4 nights. The receptionist didn't speak english very well but he always had his...

We had this place to ourselves in the spring. The private onsen looks over the snowbound banks of a mountain stream!!! We had two amazing dinners and breakfast and Mashiko and the other staff are...