Researching Hotel Mori no Kaze Nasu

Not just campsites and day-trip hot springs—I've also been gradually researching hotels and lodging facilities for those days when you think "let's skip camping and do a hokans (hotel + vacance) instead," and turning them into articles. This "hokans detour destinations" category has ended up growing quite a bit before I knew it.

This time I looked into "Hotel Mori no Kaze Nasu," which apparently opened newly in the Nasu Highlands. I came across information saying it has an observation bath on the top floor and a hot spring called the "Beauty Skin Bath," and got curious enough to start researching right away.

What Kind of Place Is Hotel Mori no Kaze Nasu?

It's a hotel located in the highland area of Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, and it seems to be a relatively newly opened facility. According to the official website, if an address search doesn't work properly, it's recommended to search using nearby landmarks such as "Rindoko Lake View" or the "Nasu Teddy Bear Museum" instead—a circumstance that seems typical of a newly opened place.

By car, the nearest interchanges are apparently Nasu IC or Nasu Smart IC, and in addition to free parking, the hotel seems to have EV charging stations (200V standard charging). Since I don't actually drive, I probably won't get a chance to use this, but it seems like a convenient feature for anyone arriving by electric vehicle. There's also apparently a reservation-based free shuttle bus running from the west exit of JR Nasu-Shiobara Station, so it looks like a place that's accessible even without a car. That said, I couldn't find specific travel time information on the official website, so I wasn't able to confirm the details clearly.

The rooms apparently come in four types—Standard (Japanese-style twin), Superior A and B, and Deluxe (about 27 tatami mats, limited to one room per floor)—totaling 90 rooms. There also seem to be dedicated rooms for staying with small dogs (6kg or under), equipped with amenities like pet cages and food bowls, so bringing your dog along for a hokans trip could be an option too.

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It's interesting that newly opened hotels can sometimes trip up address searches. I can't operate a car navigation system myself, so I was glad to at least know about this in advance.

Checking Out the Top-Floor "Beauty Skin Bath" Observation Bath

The hotel's big highlight seems to be the observation bath on the 7th (top) floor. The water quality is apparently sodium/magnesium chloride-sulfate-bicarbonate hot spring, and this bicarbonate hot spring is known as the "Beauty Skin Bath." It's said to be good for depressive states, cuts, peripheral circulation disorders, poor circulation, and dry skin.

There are apparently two types of large baths—the "Tenpo no Yu," which overlooks the Nasu mountain range, and the "Asamine no Yu," which overlooks the rural landscape. The outdoor baths seem to include a cypress bath, a rock bath, and a jar-shaped bath, along with a "silky bath" featuring fine bubbles. The indoor baths apparently also have a reclining bath, a sauna, and a cold-water bath, so the bathing facilities look pretty extensive overall.

Regarding bathing for guests with tattoos, it seems they started accepting them on a trial basis from July 2024, on the condition that the tattoo is completely covered with a dedicated cover. However, I couldn't confirm from the official website text whether private baths are available or what the operating hours of the large bath are, so those points remain unclear. If this matters to you, it might be worth checking directly before your stay.

Looking Into the Lounge and Nearby Activities

Inside the hotel there seems to be an entrance hall styled after Taisho-era architecture, a lounge called "Bar Royale" that offers a welcome drink, and a late-night noodle spot called "Oyashokudokoro." On the 7th floor there's also a relaxation and spa facility called "Hogushidokoro," for which advance reservation by the previous day is apparently recommended. As for the restaurant, there was a mention of it offering "original dishes made with local ingredients," but I couldn't find the specific name or operating hours on the official website, so that point remains unclear.

On the grounds there's also a tourist orchard/farm called "Fruit Park Mori no Kaze," where you can apparently experience strawberry picking and vegetable harvesting, and guests staying at the hotel can also try comparing three types of strawberries. Nearby attractions—including the Nasu Teddy Bear Museum, the Nasu Stained Glass Museum, and Rindoko Family Farm—are apparently about a 5-minute drive away, giving the impression of an area that pairs well with sightseeing.

Rakuten Mobile Signal Conditions

I tried checking this facility's location using Rakuten Mobile's official "My Area Connectivity Simulation" tool, but no result was displayed—instead it showed a message saying something like "currently undergoing temporary maintenance." Since this is a newly opened hotel, it's possible that the area data hasn't been fully updated yet.

Because of this, I can't write anything definitive about the signal conditions this time, and I'm marking the result as unknown. It's not something I can call good, but I also can't assume it's bad either.

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It's a bit unsettling when you can't get a clear result, isn't it? I felt a bit frustrated too, so I decided to just be honest and write that I couldn't tell.

Wrapping Up

To sum it up again, my impression of Hotel Mori no Kaze Nasu was that of a newly opened hotel where you can enjoy the "Beauty Skin Bath" while gazing at the Nasu mountain range from the top-floor observation bath. With its variety of room types, pet-friendly rooms, and tourist farm, it struck me as a place worth researching as a hokans destination.

That said, there were a few points I couldn't confirm from the official website, such as restaurant details, whether private baths are available, and the large bath's operating hours, so when actually making a reservation, it's probably best to check the plan search page on the official website or call directly. As for Rakuten Mobile signal conditions, the actual measurement came back inconclusive, so if this matters to you, please check using Rakuten Mobile's official tool.

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