Perform some toji (restorative bathing) at this mellow onsen hotel in Shizu village, then walk the attractive streets in between feasting on mountain plants and river fish. The tatami rooms include a tea-drinking area. Day bathing is also available (¥800, 11.30am to 4pm).
Gas-san Shizu Onsen Ochimizu no Yu Tsutaya
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)