SOIL Nagatoyumoto

I chose this Hotel because I like the SOIL brand, and it was an even better stay than I expected!I really loved the exterior that blends into the scenery of the Nagato Yumoto area, and the interior design that seems to value natural colors.The staff kept a comfortable level of distance, and I also enjoyed dinner at the restaurant.The sauna on the top floor had just the right humidity, so it didn’t feel too intense even when staying in longer than usual despite the temperature. Relaxing while listening to higurashi cicadas may end up being this summer’s highlight!

I wasn’t sure whether to stay at an Onsen Ryokan in Nagato Yumoto Onsen, but this time I chose this condominium-style Room. There are no windows, and as soon as you open the door you’ll find four beds right there. However, when you get off the elevator on the floor, there are shared toilets, a washroom area, shower rooms, and a lounge (two tatami-mat areas and three sofas). There is also a simple kitchen (with a microwave, refrigerator, kettle, etc.). The refrigerator is large and the freezer works well too, which was very helpful. Amenities were well provided and there were no particular issues.For bathing, you can enjoy unlimited access to Onto Onsen. You do need to go outside briefly, but you can go in indoor wear and sandals—it feels like a short walk if you think of it as being part of a large Ryokan or Hotel. The large bath towels were fluffy and felt great. We didn’t use the top-floor sauna, but my family said the facilities such as the wash area were well equipped and very pleasant.The Hotel restaurant serves Italian food and everything looked delicious (pizza in particular), but we wanted local cuisine this time so we visited nearby Kawara Soba Yanagiya for a simple dinner. Breakfast was included with our stay: a morning set with focaccia at the restaurant on the first floor of the Hotel. The portion was just right and it was tasty.This is an Accommodation where you can enjoy many different travel styles.When it started raining they immediately lent us an umbrella from the Accommodation, and although many of the staff were young, their service was polite and attentive. Thank you very much.