Yatsugatake Grace Hotel

Set atop the Nobeyama Plateau at an elevation of 1,375 meters, this hotel ranks among Japan's top three "Select Star-Gazing Spots" for its glorious views out over the Yatsugatake Mountains, no matter what the season.

Travelers in the know love this spot for its nightly star gazing parties. Here you’ll find a chance to lie down on the proprietary hotel lawn and gaze up at a glittering star-light sky. These nightly events come complete with a certified "Star Sommelier”, ensuring the best of beautiful views and insider tips about the stars twinkling before you. Even with rain you can still catch the stars at the dedicated indoor hotel planetarium, designed to mimic the breathtaking Nobeyama night skies.

Your inner foodie will delight in knowing the hotel serves a colorful cuisine of direct-sourced vegetables from its own Yatsugatake Grace Farm, so you can taste the utmost in delicious local fare. From July 11 to August 31, there’s also a limited-time salad buffet celebrating the full bumper crop of vegetables from Grace Farm, a unique event that’s dependent on the harvest and may be extended.