Country Inn Fumotoya

We stayed here for our 20th wedding anniversary. We received such warm hospitality from the owner and everyone at the Accommodation, and it truly became a wonderful anniversary. The meals were absolutely delicious—simply the best. There are three baths, all private; except for one outdoor bath, the others are free-flowing hot spring baths that you can use even late at night, and they were incredibly relaxing.After dark, the proprietress kindly took us out of her way to show us fireflies. It was magical and beautifully enchanting. Yunotsubo Street is crowded with international tourists, but since only Japanese guests stay at this Accommodation, it is very quiet and soothing. We arrived early, but they kindly allowed us to use the parking lot. Thanks to that, we were able to stroll around Lake Kinrin and Yunotsubo Street. It was a lovely place watched over by Mt. Yufu. We would love to visit again.

I stayed here on my way back from Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture to the Tokyo metropolitan area. Although it’s only a one-minute walk from the bus stop, the owner kindly came to meet me as I wasn’t familiar with the area. For dinner, I chose the Western-style course. The steak was large and delicious, cooked to just the right tenderness even without specifying doneness. Breakfast isn’t a buffet, but it was generous for a morning meal and more than satisfying. There are three baths; two are open-air baths, and all of them can be locked for private use, so I was truly able to relax. After sightseeing, I spent time in the lobby until my departure time and could unwind at ease despite the bustle in town—there were more Chinese and Korean tour groups than expected, and as often happens their voices were quite loud. Looking at the trees in the garden and listening to insects chirping somewhere nearby was soothing. They seem not to accept tour groups or foreign guests, so it was very quiet and peaceful. If you’re traveling alone or with a small family and don’t need luxury, I recommend this place.