SierraResortYuzawa

A highland scenic hot spring embraced by the grand panorama of the Tanigawa mountain range and a sky full of stars

Niigata Yuzawa Town, Minamiuonuma District

"Hotel Sierra Resort Yuzawa" is a highland resort hotel perched on the mid-slope of the Iwahara Ski Resort in Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture, boasting panoramic views of the magnificent Tanigawa mountain range. The natural hot spring "Hidamari no Yu," located in the hotel’s most scenic spot, features both an indoor bath and an open-air bath. By day, guests can take in the majestic mountains; at dusk, the glowing red sky; and at night, a sky full of stars and the beautiful nightscape of Yuzawa, all while gently soothing mind and body in a mild simple hot spring. The hotel also offers luxurious rooms with open-air baths on private balconies, as well as 14 music studios and meeting rooms, creating an exceptional environment for relaxation and refreshment.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Hidamari no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A large bath on the hotel’s top floor, located in the most scenic spot and boasting an outstanding view. It features an open-air bath with an exceptional sense of openness, surrounded by nature, and an indoor bath with large windows, bringing the powerful Tanigawa mountain range right before your eyes. Using a natural hot spring that is gentle on the skin and low in stimulation, it helps ease neuralgia and sensitivity to the cold while slowly warming the body from within. From morning to night, you can enjoy the changing mountain scenery of Yuzawa and a sky full of stars, making for a luxurious experience.

Business Hours

24 Hours

💡 [Large Bath: Hidamari no Yu] For hotel guests only (available from check-in to check-out. Please ask the front desk for details, excluding cleaning hours and other times.)

Closed Days: Unknown

Address

731-1 Tsuchitaru, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6103

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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