A complete guide to Yudanaka, a hot spring town in Hokuriku, Japan

Snow and hot springs are a perfect match in winter❗️ Let me recommend a hot spring town in Hokuriku, Japan - Yudanaka♨️, which is near Nagano and can be reached directly by train from Nagano Station. Check out this guide👇 🚄[Transportation Guide] 1️⃣From Tokyo: Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then transfer to the Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Line to Yudanaka Station, which takes about 3 hours in total. 2️⃣From Kyoto or Osaka: Take the Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then transfer to the Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Line. 3️⃣From Nagano Station: Take the Nagano Electric Railway Nagano Line to Yudanaka Station, which takes less than 1 hour. 🏨[Accommodation Recommendations] Japanese-style inns: There are many hot spring inns, all of which are very traditional Japanese-style rooms❗️You can experience traditional Japanese accommodation, enjoy exquisite Japanese dinners and hot springs, and the prices are reasonable. p.s. "Kanaguya" is the prototype of Spirited Away~ You can check in and take photos at night📷 ♨️[Hot Spring Experience] 1️⃣Yudanaka Onsen: There are several hot springs to choose from, centered around Yudanaka Station. 2️⃣Shibu Onsen: Located on the mountain leading to Shiga Kogen, there are nine public baths that can be used freely. 3️⃣Higashiyu at Yamanouchi Onsen: The open-air hot spring offers views of Zenkoji Temple and the Japanese Northern Alps. 💡If you don't want to stay overnight, you can choose a day trip to the hot spring (day trip means a round trip on the same day). The old Yudanaka Station opposite the station has been converted into a hot spring, which costs only 300 yen and is the closest hot spring. There is also a free foot bath at the entrance🦶 🌟[Nearby Tourist Spots] 1️⃣Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park: About 10 minutes by car from Yudanaka Station, you can observe wild Japanese monkeys bathing in hot springs up close🐒 They are really cute! 2️⃣Shiga Kogen Ski Resort: Suitable for winter, a paradise for ski lovers🎿 3️⃣Hiking: Stroll along the cobblestone streets of Yamanouchi and experience a hot spring tour~