The hotel provides spectacular views of the Japan Alps from every room, with a beautiful natural setting and natural hot spring baths with indoor and outdoor bathing pools. In addition, there are other facilities such as a souvenir shop, karaoke rooms, tennis courts and ski locker, and direct access to Kur-Alp, a collection of 21 baths and spas featuring a 116-meter spiral slide. With a European style and elegant atmosphere, the hotel is an ideal resort for people looking to escape the fast pace of city life.(1107nn)The hotel's European style extends to the design of the rooms. Each is larger than a standard hotel room and is tastefully designed to create a feeling of natural warmth. All guest rooms have large windows affording dramatic views of Japan?s Northern Alps. Some rooms feature facilities especially for female guests. The hotel's European style extends to the design of the rooms. Each is larger than a standard hotel room and is tastefully designed to create a feeling of natural warmth. All guest rooms have large windows affording dramatic views of Japan?s Northern Alps. Some rooms feature facilities especially for female guests. This resort hotel is located in the Takayama Highlands and is surrounded by deep forests and mountains. From Tokyo, take the bullet train to JR Nagoya station and then change for the train to Takayama station (129-minutes by JR Takayama Line from Nagoya). An 8-minute taxi-ride from the station.3 restaurants and 1 bar serving a variety of world cuisines and refreshments as well as local delicacies and sakes. The restaurants provide French and Japanese cuisines. Famous liquors from around the world, as well as locally brewed Japanese sake, are available at the bar. The hotel is a 17-story white building that is very modern surrounded by the Alps. The lobby is decorated in light marble with some sitting area.