中棚温泉 中棚荘(Nakadanaso)

우선 지역으로 보자면 차가 없이는 갈 수 없는 곳이다. 그러나 가루이자와의 비깐 숙소 비용을 생각한다면 대안이 될 수 있는 것이다. 주변에 다른 숙소는 없으며 숨은 보석처럼 숨겨져 있다. 특징으로는 사과탕이 있으며 노천탕도 준비되어 있다. 반 온천을 즐기려면 50계단 정도 올라가야 한다. 또한 올드 빌딩과 뉴빌딩이 분리되어 있어 가격 차이가 많이 난다. 저렴한 올드 빌딩의 경우 화장실이 공용이며 상당히 춥다. 가능하다면 뉴빌딩에서 묵기를 권한다. 홈페이지를 참조하면 와이너리 투어를 무료로 할 수 있다.

整潔,服務周到,美味農家菜

Located in the historic town of Komoro is an old ryokan rich in history. Adjacent is the historic remains of the Komoro castle (now a nice park with many sakura trees snd a small zoo) which apparently is the only castle in Japan built below the town, taking advantage of the protective cliff surrounding it. Nakadanaso is also on the hillside on the lower end of town and just a few hundred meters from the famous Chikuma River. We stayed on the second floor of the wood structure old wing. While old it was tidy and you can enjoy old Japan. The ryokan's onsen is in a separate building and you'll need to walk up the covered stairs, around 50 steps or so, to get there. Nice indoor and outdoor baths. The foyer dressing area is rather unusual tatami, adding a different and nostalgic touch. The highlight was dinner served in a separate building connected by foot path just 50 feet away. Apparently it was once an old farm house transferred to the present location. The vaulted ceiling looked to be over 30ft high with large beams you would seldom see. The food was amazing! The chef comes from Kyoto and concocts unusual combinations of fksvors and ingredients, yet served traditional kaiseki style using porcelain of various artistic shapes and styles, complementing each dish. His broths were especially outstanding. The 5the generation owner Tomioka-san is a sommelier (loves champagne) and his wife the Okami (hotelier) are also a family of wine grape growers. His son owns/runs a winery nearby called Gio Hills, atop a hill with one of the best panoramic views of Mt Asama and surrounding mountains. The Vietnamese food served at the winery is a recommend. His pinot noirs are outstanding. Chardonnay grown by the family are vielles vignes. His ambition is to make the finest sparking using 100% pinot munier. Komoro is a charming and enchanting town, and a well kept secret.

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