Hotel Platon

On Chikuma’s riverwalk, just a 3-minute stroll from the quirky Nishizawa Piggy Bank Museum and a short drive from Joyama Historic Park and Arata-Jo Mountain Castle. The hotel puts you close to Daiei-ji Temple, Choraku-ji Temple and the Obasute rice terraces — ideal for sightseeing along the river.

A modern mid-size hotel with 53 guestrooms that feel tidy and functional. Rooms come with refrigerators, desks, safes and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and deep soaking bathtubs. Some rooms offer in-room massage service, and the property is elevator-accessible for guests with mobility needs.

Soak in one of the two spa tubs or unwind in the hot springs and sauna, then hit the massage room or challenge friends to table tennis or karaoke. There’s a bar/lounge and a cafe for late snacks, a vending machine, free self-parking and even an on-site doctor listed among services. Wake up to riverwalk mornings and easy tour booking at the front desk.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers meeting rooms for events, 24-hour front desk service, dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage — good for work trips that need simple, reliable facilities.

Karin restaurant serves Japanese cuisine for dinner, there’s a coffee shop/cafe for snacks and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Japanese breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 9 AM for a fee.