Was heading down to pick up the little one from her cousins in Arai recently so decided to take a side trip to Arai Mountain and Spa - first time for a few years.
Approaching the mountain. Getting a bit excited.

Signs are still out. Guess still hoping for a buyer.

A contradiction. A welcome sign with a stern warning to stay out. Nonetheless I jump the ropes and head on in.

Overall the place still looks in good nick considering the years it's been closed (five).


Some parts starting to look a bit dodgy though.


Not wanting to venture in too far I left more trespassing to another day. More photos can be found here -
http://myoko-nagano.com/myoko-nagano-photo-gallery/?album=4&gallery=4The new Hokuriku Shinkansen stop (due to open next year?) will only be twenty minutes or so away. Maybe some investor will jump on this place.