Great Winter Deals in Tazawako Plateau Hot Spring Area (Until March 31)

Tazawako Plateau Hot Spring Area will launch a new winter campaign to commemorate the selection of mascot characters, in which they welcome you with some gorgeous presents, discounts, and much more!

The 5 Large hotels in Tazawako Plateau Hot Spring Area will offer you cheaper and unique plans during this campaign that will start on November 1 and continues until March 31.

The following prices are per one guest and it includes two meals:

Highland Hotel Sanso (TEL 0187-46-2121):

Steamed Lobster and Marbled Beef Steak Plan

8,800 Yen (4 People in One Room)

9,800 Yen (3 People in One Room)

10,800Yen (2 People in One Room)

* Bathing Tax (150 Yen) will be additionally charged.

* Fridays, Saturdays, and Holidays are 1,000Yen More.

Tazawa Kogen Hotel (TEL 0187-46-2311)

Choose Your Own and Enjoy Your Nabe (“Hot Pot”) Plan

8,550 Yen (2-4 People in One Room)

10,650 Yen (1 Person in One Room)

Tazawa Plateau Hotel (TEL 0120-464-332)

Heart-Warming Meals Around an Irori Fire Place Plan

11,100 Yen – 15,800 Yen


Plaza Hotel Sanrokuso (TEL 0187-46-2131)

Nijinobuta Shabu-Shabu Plan

8,400 Yen – 9,450Yen (4 People in One Room)

*Not Available between December 30 and January 3

Komagatake Kanko Hotel (TEL 0187-46-2211)

Akita’s 3 Different Meats and Your Choice of Hot Pot Plan

10,000 Yen (2 – 4 People in One Room)

*Fridays, Saturdays, and Holidays are 2,000Yen More.

*Not Available between December 30 – January 3.

*Reserve 3 days prior to your arrival and before 18:00.



9 Great Deals From November 1 to March 31!

1. Presents of the Mascot Characters!

2. New Rice (Akita Komachi Brand) – November 1st through December 22.

3. Hot Springs Tours

4. Amazake (Sweet, Low-Alcoholic Sake Drink) – January 15 through February 28.
5. Better Deals on Snow Trekking Tours — From December 23.

6. Yukinko (“Snow Child”) Costume Photos – Hakosori (Box Sled), Donbuku (Jacket), Snow Shoe, etc.

7. Additional Deals on Your Lift Ticket:

i. Free Soft Drink

ii. Discounts on Rental (Suits are not included)

iii. Discounts on Kamakura de Lunch (Lunch in Igloo) – Mid January throughEarly March

The Phoniest Magician of Japan Entertained the Evacuees in Semboku City

Brabo (Bravo) Nakaya （ブラボー中谷）is a famous magic performer of Akita Prefecture. He has come to Komagatake Kanko Hotel on June 27th to have an entertainment show for the group of 75 evacuees!

Who is Brabo Nakaya? – “The Phoniest Magician of Japan”

Brabo Nakaya is a very popular talent in Akita!

 

Believe it or not, (or you probably get an idea in the video above) he is known for the phony tricks and irresistible silly jokes! He humbly admits his inadequate (?) magic skills and even calls himself “the Phoniest Magician of Japan.” He has appeared on TV and commercials, as well as on stages all over Akita Prefecture and in other prefectures. In 2007, he made it to Los Angeles, USA! Wherever it is, he performs in our proud Akita dialect with the same old silly jokes!

According to his website, Brabo Nakaya started his career as a magician 20 year ago when he was hospitalized for his jaw injury. He began entertaining the children in the pediatrician ward by showing some tricks; instead, he found himself encouraged by the patients in return and convinced to become a professional magician. His popularity must have come from this exuding spirit in cheering up other people!

Brabo Nakaya and his company

Brabo Nakaya Entertained the Evacuees in Tazawako Area

Brabo Nakaya has come to perform for the evacuees on June 27th at Komagatake Kanko Hotel in Tazawako Kogen Plateau. A doll of Hinaijidori (Akita’s local specialty chicken brand) out of his handkerchief; his assistant/ wife flew in the air (?) –his stage was full of laughter and applause! He commented, “even if it’s difficult, I want them to smile. Even for a split second, .I would be very happy to deliver them a small comfort to clear the mind.”

His uplifting and compassionate character is the real essence of performers!

"Ganbattemasu" (We are keeping it up.)

Komakan's Special Deal from 6,980 yen

Komagatake Kanko Hotel （駒ケ岳観光ホテル） is a popular hotel in Tazawako Plateau area, which is located within half an hour from Nyuto Onsen area. It is one of the largest hotels in Semboku City, whose maximum occupancy limit is 560 people. That is why it is known for many group travelers.

Komakan's Hotel Facility

Komakan offers affordable plans for your family and friends with prices starting from 5,000 yen. Check the plans from here.

 

A special deal for this year is an accommodation with two meals (dinner and breakfast) with a fresh (alive!) abalone and beef shabushabu (a dish in which slices of meat are cooked in hot water and enjoyed with dipping sauce.) The price starts from only 6,980 yen per person. (Weekdays only. )

Komakan: A Hotel With Satisfying Meals For a Great Price!

Komagatake Kanko Hotel (“Komakan”) is located in Tazawako-Kogen area, which is with a great access to Tazaswako Ski Area, Nyuto and Mizusawa Onsens, and Mt. Komagatake.


Komakan is one of the largest hotels, which host individual travelers as well as a larger group of a travel agency. Many travel agencies offer package tours with an acommodation at Komakan, and satisfying both domestic and international guests. It is because the food and Onsen are satisfactory!

Komakan’s meal is known for its volume and been popular especially for hungry travelers! The quality and presentation are good as well. All year around, they offer special deals with two meals (dinner/breakfast).

You can find out more on their website, but here is an example of their #1 offer:

Goka-Shokuzai-Ni-Bikkuri, Onaka Manzoku Plan

(“Stomach Satisfying Plan with Surprising and Rich Ingredients”)

Starting from 18,900 yen for two people, you can choose a main dish for your dinner from a list with seafoods including large horsehair crab, shrimps, abalone, and some more. Breakfast would be a buffet. With such meal and volume for this price, you won’t walk out without feeling satisfied!

Free wi-fi access is available on the lobby. If you are there and wondering what IRIS is about, check out the desk with magazines and some local IRIS information here.

IRIS Booth Located in the Lobby.

The nearest bus stop is Kami-Kogen Onsen (上高原温泉), which is just across the street from Komakan. If the bus is not available on your convenience, they can take you to the nearest station, JR Tazawako Station.

Kami-Kogen-Onsen(上高原温泉）Stop

Lion Travel Package Tour in Tazawako Ski Area

Lion Travel from Taiwan and Akita prefectural government have just launched a package tour to Tazawako! The participants can enjoy skiing or snowboarding at Tazawako Ski Area while staying at Komagatake Kanko Hotel in Tazawako Kogen Onsen Village. If you request, you can add a half-day trip to Nyuto Onsen Village and a short stop at the Lake Tazawa on the returning day.

Are you a beginner and do not speak Japanese? No need to worry! The lessons are conducted by Chinese speaking instructors who can teach you from the bottom of the basics--- how to fasten your boots, walk, fall, get up, ride on the lifts, and at the bottom, anything that has to do to have fun in snow!

The future dates are Jan 29th- Feb 2nd (4 nights), Feb 4th- 7th (3 nights), and  Feb 7th-11th (4 nights).

For more details:  http://www.liontravel.com/erp/exhtml/TAZAWAKO01.asp

Pictures below are the first group arrived in this tour. We were very excited to see so much energy and excitement there!

It takes some getting-used-to... but how quick they learn!

It's important to learn how to get up! Really!

The instructor was very energetic and encouraging!