Frequently Asked Questions
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Activities (1)
What activities are there nearby?
There is something in every season: skiing (several slopes nearby), snowshoeing, lure fishing, cycling, smelt fishing and climbing Mount Bandai.
Check-in (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00-18:00 and check-out is 12:00.
Plans (1)
What does all-inclusive cover?
The room rate includes meals (dinner and breakfast) and all drinks, alcohol included. You are free to enjoy a wide range in the hotel, including sparkling wine, local sake and soft drinks.
Pets (1)
Can I stay with a pet?
The Aalto Lodge annex accepts pets (please see the official website for details). The main building does not.
Nearby sightseeing (1)
How far is it to the Goshikinuma ponds?
The entrance to the Goshikinuma pond group is close by, making the hotel an ideal base for a walk there.
Smoking (1)
Can I smoke?
Please use the smoking area on the outside staircase. The rooms are non-smoking.
Rooms (1)
How many rooms are there, and what types?
There are 17 rooms in all: 12 in the main building and 4 in the annex (Aalto Lodge). All 17 are different in design, with different views of the forest, the ponds and Mount Bandai.
Hot springs (1)
What is the hot spring like?
The water comes from the Benten no Yu source on the grounds (50 degrees, flowing at 101 litres per minute) and is used without recirculation. There are two bathing areas of different character, in the main building and the annex, both with sulphur water.
Shuttle service (1)
Is there a shuttle from Inawashiro Station?
There is a free shuttle bus from Inawashiro Station (departing 14:45, booking required). The return service leaves the hotel at 11:45. Please see the official website for details and booking.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
Both dinner and breakfast are courses made by the chef using carefully chosen local ingredients. Japanese techniques are worked in so the dishes can be eaten with chopsticks. Enjoy them with Fukushima sake and sparkling wine.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is a large free car park in front of the hotel.
Other (6)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.
How do I get there?
A free shuttle bus runs from JR Inawashiro Station (departing 14:45, booking required). About 25 minutes from Inawashiro-Bandaikogen IC on the Banetsu Expressway via Routes 115 and 459.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
What time is check-out?
12:00.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
What is the address?
1073-153 Ofudaira, Hibara, Kitashiobara Village, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture