Surrounded by nature at El Bosco

After being closed through the winter months, Nojiriko Hotel El Bosco in Nagano Prefecture is set to reopen April 11.

Designed by Japanese architect Kiyoshi Seike, the resort hotel is located by Lake Nojiri nestled in a forest within the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park. Also, Togakushi Shrine, one of the nation's strongest "power spots," and Zenkoji Temple, which boasts more than 1,400 years of history, are within a one-hour drive.