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Shiga Kogen’s Hotel Takimoto is now accepting reservations for its winter-only “All-Inclusive 1 Night, 6 Meals Plan.” The six meals include a “Mini Japanese-Style Afternoon Tea” after check-in, a “Shinshu Experience Buffet” for dinner, “Snacks, Late-Night Treats, and Marshmallows Roasted by the Fire” at the lounge bar, a “Japanese-Western Breakfast Buffet,” a brunch of “Sandwiches and Other Finger Foods,” and a “Signature Curry or Pasta” lunch. Meals and drinks are available free of charge until 2 p.m. after checkout. Rates start at JPY14,630 per adult when two people share a room.