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Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen
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Families describe an expansive resort amid the nature of the Hatoriko highlands, offering pet-friendly cottage stays. Outdoor activities are a highlight, with 8 tennis courts, canoeing, fishing, and cycling, plus training-wheel bicycles and a kids' fishing area for children. The pH 9.7 alkaline water of the onsen 'Saiko no Yu' is also well regarded, and the seasonal indoor pool and Garden Spa are popular with families.
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Kids Facilities
Indoor pool (seasonal)
Indoor pool (seasonal)
- calendar_monthSeason:Seasonal
- water_dropWater depth:Approx. 30 cm
An indoor heated pool, oval in shape and up to 15 m long, with a main depth of 85 cm and a separate children's pool 30 cm deep. Due to rising fuel costs, regular operation was suspended from January 26, 2026; in 2026 it is open only during Golden Week (April 29 - May 6) and summer vacation (July 18 - August 31), 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed for mid-day cleaning on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
- •Due to rising fuel and electricity costs, regular operation was suspended on January 26, 2026, and the pool switched to seasonal-only operation.
- •Day-trip use is available.
- •Babies who are not yet potty trained may use the pool if they wear swim diapers and are accompanied by a guardian (per official FAQ).
- •Water depth: main pool 85 cm, children's pool 30 cm (per official FAQ).
- •Only flotation rings up to 100 cm are allowed; large inflatables, beach balls, and water guns are not permitted (per official FAQ).
- •Mixed-gender family bathing/swimming is not allowed for children aged 10 and up or taller than 130 cm (per official FAQ).
Onsen 'Saiko no Yu' (communal bath)
Onsen 'Saiko no Yu' (communal bath)
A pH 9.7 alkaline simple-spring onsen. A natural hot-spring communal bath surrounded by forest, with a water quality said to be good for the skin.
- •Day-trip use is available.
- •Closed for regular maintenance on some Monday-Thursday days (about 4 days per month from December 2025 through March 2026 - check the official site's information page for exact dates).
Forest Sauna and Garden Spa
Forest Sauna and Garden Spa
- calendar_monthSeason:Seasonal
An authentic Finnish-style log sauna, 'Forest Sauna,' and the swimsuit-required 'Garden Spa,' open only during the green season (April to November).
Outdoor activities (canoeing, fishing, cycling, tennis)
Outdoor activities (canoeing, fishing, cycling, tennis)
- calendar_monthSeason:Seasonal
Outdoor activities to enjoy around Lake Hatori, running during the green season (in 2026, April 10 through late November). There's plenty for the whole family to do for a full day, including a kids' fishing area, training-wheel bicycles for children, and 8 tennis courts.
- •Cycling is free and requires no reservation.
- •Fishing entry may be restricted depending on conditions; in winter it may be unavailable due to weather.
- •Tennis has weekend/holiday pricing during Golden Week and summer.
Dinner/breakfast buffet and restaurant
Dinner/breakfast buffet and restaurant
The restaurant 'La Pina,' with full glass walls overlooking the man-made lake, plus a buffet dining hall. Allergen labeling is provided.
- •Buffet dishes are labeled for the eight major allergens (shrimp, crab, walnut, wheat, buckwheat, egg, milk, and peanut).
- •Guests with severe allergies must contact the hotel in advance.
Overview
Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen is a resort in the Hatoriko highlands of Fukushima Prefecture. Across its expansive grounds sit a variety of accommodations - cottages, high-grade cottages, dog villas, and glamping - and every room welcomes pets. The onsen facilities, all available for day-trip use, include the pH 9.7 alkaline simple-spring onsen 'Saiko no Yu,' the log sauna 'Forest Sauna,' an indoor pool open only in summer (Golden Week and summer vacation), and a garden spa open only in the green season. Activities are plentiful too, including canoeing, tennis, cycling, and fishing (with a kids' area).
Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen is an all-cottage/glamping-style resort spread across the Hatoriko highlands of Fukushima Prefecture (every room welcomes pets). It is about 30 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Shirakawa Station, or about 30 minutes from Shirakawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway, in a highland setting where a variety of accommodations are scattered across grounds surrounded by lake and forest.
Baths and onsen
The onsen facilities include the pH 9.7 alkaline simple-spring onsen 'Saiko no Yu' (communal bath), the log sauna 'Forest Sauna,' the swimsuit-required 'Garden Spa' open during the green season, and a seasonal indoor pool - all available for day-trip use. Due to rising fuel costs, the indoor pool suspended regular operation from January 26, 2026, and in 2026 it is open only during Golden Week (April 29 - May 6) and summer vacation (July 18 - August 31). Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (closed for mid-day cleaning on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Rooms
Rooms come in a wide variety: cottages (4-10 guests), the high-grade cottage 'Armo Harmonia' (with an in-room onsen open-air bath; two rooms per building), dog villas, log suites, glamping, and the dome cottage 'Kaura.' Smart check-in lets you go directly to your cottage.
Dining
Dinner and breakfast are buffet-style (the eight major allergens are labeled; guests with severe allergies must contact the hotel in advance), plus the restaurant 'La Pina,' a cafe, and free-use lounge space.
Activities and experiences
Activities include tennis (8 courts), canoeing, fishing (with a kids' area), cycling (training-wheel bicycles for kids available, free and no reservation needed), and in winter, sledding and snowshoeing.
Access & Information
| location_onAddress | 39 Hatori Takatoya, Tenei-mura, Iwase-gun, Fukushima 962-0623 |
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| directions_carAccess | About 30 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Shirakawa Station. About 30 minutes from Shirakawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway via National Route 4 and Prefectural Route 37. |
| trainNearest station | Shin-Shirakawa Station |
| local_parkingParking | Available, 300 spaces, free of charge. |
| callPhone | +81-248-85-2525 |
| paymentsCards | VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, UC, DC, NICOS, OMC, UFJ Card, Mastercard, Saison, AEON |
| languageOfficial site | https://www.ang-sk.com/open_in_new |
Reference price as of August 28, 2026 (stay date 2026-09-19). Please check the booking site for actual rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can babies who aren't yet potty trained use the pool?
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Yes. According to the official FAQ, babies who are not yet potty trained may use the indoor pool if they wear swim diapers and are accompanied by a guardian. Note that the indoor pool only runs seasonally - in 2026 it's open during Golden Week (April 29-May 6) and summer vacation (July 18-August 31) - and has a main depth of 85 cm with a separate children's pool 30 cm deep.
Is there an age or height limit for bathing or swimming together as a family?
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Yes. The resort's official FAQ states that mixed-gender family bathing/swimming is not allowed once a child is 10 or older or taller than 130 cm. The main onsen, 'Saiko no Yu,' is a pH 9.7 alkaline hot spring available for day use, and there's also a swimsuit-required Garden Spa open during the green season (April to November).
What meal options are there for kids, and can the hotel handle allergies?
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Dinner and breakfast are served buffet-style, with the eight major allergens labeled on dishes; guests with severe allergies are asked to contact the hotel in advance. Children's meals are offered either as the same dishes as adults in an adjusted portion (for elementary-school-age children) or as a kids' lunch plate (for children under school age). For the room-delivery in-room dining plan, the hotel does its best to remove allergens where possible but cannot guarantee all allergens are fully removed.
What are the room and bed options for families with young children?
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Cottages have both Western-style and Japanese-style tatami bedrooms, so guests of any age can relax comfortably. Some rooms are set up with low beds (two beds, 120 cm wide x 195 cm long x 16 cm high). Cottages also come with a kitchen, so families can cook with ingredients they bring along.
How do you get to Angel Forest Shirakawa Kogen, and can we bring pets too?
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The resort is about 30 minutes by taxi from JR Shin-Shirakawa Station, or about 30 minutes from Shirakawa IC on the Tohoku Expressway via National Route 4 and Prefectural Route 37. Parking is free, with 300 spaces. Every room at the resort welcomes pets.
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