4-Star Hotels in Hokuto

Honestly, a lot of these ”stylish glamping” places are all about aesthetics and nothing substantial, right? But this wasn't like that at all. The moment we checked in and put our luggage down, the Southern Alps stretched out before us outside the window, and my girlfriend and I just stared at it, saying, ”Wow, isn't this amazing?” for a while. We opted for a room-only stay, and it was the right decision. At night, we just sat by the campfire, gazing at the fire, drinking alcohol we bought at a convenience store, and before we knew it, two hours had passed. It made me realize how fast-paced my life had been in the city. The open-air bath was absolutely incredible. It was a natural hot spring with continuously flowing water, and you could see the entire starry sky while you were soaking. Apparently, it's one of Japan's three best stargazing spots, and I understood why. I was surprised to even see something that looked like the Milky Way. We were both in there and didn't get bored at all. The room was a trailer house, so I thought it might be small, but it wasn't at all. The silver interior on the ceiling reflected the outside light beautifully. The bed (apparently made by NELL) was incredibly comfortable. Honestly, I didn't expect to be this satisfied without a meal. Next time, I'd like to come with a meal included. My girlfriend also said she wants to come again, so we'll definitely be back.

The room is average, simple like a business hotel. I was disappointed with the Hoshino. There was no one in the lobby, few waiters, and a long queue for breakfast. The so-called commercial street has few businesses. The hot spring is outdoors, which is terrible when it rains. You have to wear clothes to soak in the hot spring. It may be more suitable for Japanese families. It is very noisy, there are many children, and the sofas in the lobby are shabby.