Affordable Luxury – 2026 Shibata City Organic Rice Planting, Yamagata, Niigata Plus Tokyo Shopping

TOKYO — KEIO PLAZA HOTEL TOKYO (2 NIGHTS + 2 NIGHTS = 4 NIGHTS TOTAL): The Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is at the perfect location to explore the delights of the city of Tokyo. Just outside the Tochomae Station and only a five-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, the most popular shopping and entertainment spots, this luxury hotel provides stunning experiences which will linger with guests for a long time. Stay in a Premier Grand Room (located on the 35th to 41st floors), with stunning views of the city, where you will have access to the Club Lounge on the 45th floor.

KAMINOYAMA ONSEN — NIHON NO YADO KOYO (2 NIGHTS): A welcoming ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with traditional ambience, situated on a lush hill with a sweeping view of the Zao Mountains. Soak in skin-beautifying waters to your heart’s content and have a relaxing moment in the public onsen hot springs or in your Japanese-Western style room with its own private semi-open-air bath. The ryokan has been elected one of the top 10 out of “100 Best Ryokans and Hotels Chosen by Professionals” consecutively for 40 years.

NIIGATA — ANA CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL NIIGATA (2 NIGHTS): Escape to the vibrant city of Niigata and experience a luxurious stay at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Niigata. Immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture, indulge in delicious seafood, and explore nearby landmarks like CoCoLo Niigata shopping center, Niigata Nippo Media Ship, and Pia Bandai Market. The hotel is conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from the JR Niigata Station.

SHIBATA CITY — SHIRATAMA NO YU KAHOU (3 NIGHTS): Relax in your Japanese-style room that includes a wide veranda. The hotel’s large public bath is equipped with an indoor bath, large sauna, cold water bath, circular cypress open-air bath, large rock bath, lying bath, and a sitting bath. The outdoor open-air bath and cooling space are equipped with infinity chairs. After getting out of the bath, you can enjoy the hotel’s special shrimp miso soup and various drinks in the spacious rest area, and at the back of the large bath, there is the dedicated beauty salon and scrubbing space. It’s no wonder the facilities are considered the #1 best onsen hot spring in ALL of Japan.