Surrounded by lush greenery, Hotel New Yashio features indoor and outdoor hot spring baths, a buffet restaurant and free Wi-Fi at the lobby, a 30-minute drive from Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area Japanese-style rooms offer beautiful views of the area, which was a favourite retreat of famous writer Soseki Natsume The New Yashio Hotel is a 20-minute walk from the Fukuwata Onsen Jinja Shrine Its a 30-minute drive from Yuri Park, while JR Nishi-Nasu Train Station is a 40-minute drive Air-conditioned rooms have a tatami -woven-straw- floor, traditional futon bedding and a seating area They are fitted with a TV, a fridge and an attached bathroom, while amenities include yukata robes, toiletries and complimentary green tea For lunch, as well as for dinner, the restaurant caters a buffet with a selection of Japanese and Western food