Inn of Four Seasons - Minoya is a ryokan (Japanese-style inn) over 300 years old. It is ideally located in front of Yahiko Shrine which is known throughout Japan as the most famous shrine in the whole of Echigo Province. From the summit of Mt. Yahiko, reached by the Yahiko-yama Ropeway, you can see out across the Echigo Plain, famous for its high-quality koshihikari rice, and over to Sado Island. With the cherry blossoms in spring, beaches in summer, colorful autumn leaves and the snowy landscape of winter enjoyed from the outdoor bath, you can appreciate all four seasons at Yahiko Hot Spring.