Fukui and Nagano onsen inns spotlighted for travelers

A travel guide highlights six recommended hot‑spring inns in Fukui Prefecture, ranging from the traditional, crafts‑built ryokan 灰屋 in Awara Onsen to the large‑scale public bath at まつや千千. Other featured properties include the lakeside resort 若狭みかた きらら温泉 水月花 on Suigetsu Lake, the scenic “岡三屋 彩かさね” overlooking the three‑lake area, the nature‑rich “休暇村 越前三国” near the Echizen‑Kaga coast, and the dual‑spring facility ラポーゼかわだ in Sabae.

Separately, a column introduces the historic Hotel 鷺乃湯 in Nagano’s Suwa region. The hotel offers an amber‑coloured, fully flowing private spring bath, views of Suwa Lake, and seasonal regional cuisine featuring local fish and Alpine beef. Both pieces promote regional onsen experiences that combine historic architecture, natural scenery, and culinary specialties.