Daimaru Ryokan

We stayed for two nights as a couple at Daimaru Ryokan in Nagayu Onsen, drawn by its famous lukewarm baths. It far exceeded our expectations, and we enjoyed an exceptionally luxurious hot-spring retreat.[Hot Springs (Ramune Onsenkan and the indoor baths)]What delighted us most was that guests of Daimaru Ryokan can enter the public bath “Ramune Onsenkan” free of charge as many times as they like. We have always loved lukewarm baths and Ramune Onsenkan, so during our stay we visited again and again to enjoy long, relaxing soaks. Spending time immersed in the water eased away everyday fatigue, leaving us feeling remarkably refreshed both physically and mentally.The ryokan’s own indoor baths are also excellent. With a thoughtfully designed layout that offers a comfortable sense of privacy, we were able to enjoy high-quality hot-spring water together in a calm setting—another wonderful memory from this trip.[Meals]We stayed for two nights, and both breakfast and dinner were truly delicious. The meals featured Oita’s local ingredients along with carefully crafted regional dishes; every meal impressed us with the quality of the produce and the attentive seasoning. Even over consecutive nights, we never tired of it and enjoyed everything to the very end.[Overall]Two blissful nights soaking in superb lukewarm waters, savoring delicious local flavors, and relaxing from the heart. This is a wonderful ryokan that makes you think, “I will definitely come back.” We would love to return to both Daimaru Ryokan and Ramune Onsenkan again.

The meals were delicious, and the horse sashimi we had for dinner was outstanding. The staff were very welcoming, from our arrival at the Ryokan to their attentive service during meals. It became a wonderful family travel memory. Thank you very much.