Hotaka Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Daio Wasabi Farm
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salisbury3933 857 reviews

This is quite an interesting and popular place. You can see how wasabi is grown, relax in a pleasant setting, and try all kinds of different wasabi flavoured foods. The wasabi icecream wasn't too bad at all.

It's about 2km from Hotaka station. I would recommend hiring a bike to get about if you don't have a car.

Written Oct 12, 2008

Website: http://www.daiowasabi.co.jp/

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Hotels  

Green Bell resort inn: Excellent choice

Green Bell resort inn: Excellent choice, Hotaka

 salisbury3933 Says:  This could be a good place to stay if you are in Nagano during the ski season and don't mind paying 13000 yen or so a night for a double room. The manager speaks good English, the bathing facilities are excellent, and breakfast is included in the price.The rooms are nice as... 

Restaurants  

L'art de la saveur: Excellent quality and service
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Japanese version of French cuisine. Reservations are necessary for the course dinner. I'm unsure if any English or French is spoken here, but the service was impeccable, as was the food.

Recommended.

Favorite Dish: The course tends to be whatever the chef has available on the day, but is excellent.

Written Oct 12, 2008

Phone: 0263-81-5275

Website: http://www.art-saveur.com/hotaka/

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Transportation  

Bicycle hire
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Bicycles are a great way of getting around this area.
There are several hire places around Hotaka station. Prices tend to be reasonable, and it's the best way of getting around the various attractions, given the lack of public transport.

Written Oct 5, 2008

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