Playing with snow, and experiencing Yukiguni

Walk in snowshoes along part of the Snow Country Trail which is the long trail hiking course in Yukiguni, accompanied by a local guide.
The tour starts at 9:00 at Jomo Kogen Station on the Joetsu Line, and from there it is off to Tanigawadake Drive-in which is the access point for Ichinokura-sawa. Ichinokura-sawa is a well-known spot for rockclimbing, and standing there it is hard not to be impressed by the towering cliffs. After playing in the snow, enjoy a delicious lunch out in the snowy wilderness.
15;20 it is off to the first accommodation, Tatsumikan in Kamimoku Onsen. Enjoy the traditional style of cooking around the irori open hearth.

After eating a good breakfast, leave the hotel at 9:00, and then how about some fun playing in the snow? A suitable location will be found depending on the snow and weather conditions on the day. Dive into the fresh, fluffy snow, build a big snowman, enjoy a snowball fight or sliding on a toboggan - there is no end to the ways that you can play and it is sure to refresh both your body and your mind.
It is a slightly early check-in at 14;30. Luxurious relaxation awaits at the ecolodge Bettei Senjuan which is part of the Relais & Châteaux network of boutique hotels.

Spend the morning relaxing at Bettei Senjuan. Take a tour of the hotel which combines modern design with traditional materials, or lounge around in peace in the reading room.
In the afternoon enjoy a private sauna which is by reservation only. It is surrounded on all sides by unspoilt nature with snow and the river Tanigawa right in front of you. Chill your body in nature and enjoy an amazing invigorating sauca experience.