Enjoy a calm, relaxing New Year's Eve

The Dec. 31 accommodation plan on offer at Nanzanso Izu Nagaoka-Onsen hotel in Shizuoka Prefecture is perfect for those who want to stay away from fireworks, loud music and boisterous partygoers and celebrate the spirit of New Year's Eve in style.

Founded in 1910, the hotel is a fascinating and classic architectural creation on a tranquil hillside. Among the many guests the historic hotel has attracted over the years include Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata and poet Hakushu Kitahara.