Nationwide × Highly rated Hotel·Ryokan for Onsen and bath - 32Page Number

Stayed with my dog. Due to my mistake, I had made a Reservation for a different Room than intended, but they kindly helped me change it, which was a great relief. Both the Room and the in-room open-air bath were wonderful. The large public bath was spacious with excellent water quality, and I enjoyed it many times. The meals were excellent in both quality and quantity for both breakfast and dinner, and I thoroughly enjoyed them. It seems the owner will be changing, but I hope everything will continue just as it is now.

We stayed here after hearing the pork cutlet ramen was delicious, and my wife and I enjoyed it for lunch. The pork cutlet ramen was excellent, and the beef bowl we ordered as well was also outstanding. We booked the lounge plan, and after lunch we visited the lounge; both the drinks and light meals were wonderful and very tasty. The Japanese set breakfast had a wide variety of dishes and was delicious as well. The service, meals, room, and view were all superb, and my wife immediately asked to come again. It’s about an hour door-to-door from our home, but we will definitely visit again to enjoy a special getaway. Thank you very much.

We had a wonderful time as a family. Thank you very much. We had stayed in Shima Onsen before, but this time we did a lot of research and chose Shima Tamura, which has both a Hotel and a Ryokan. There were so many baths that I wondered if we could possibly try them all, and it was exciting. Each one had its own character—such as a bath with the lovely scent of hinoki cypress and another where you can see a waterfall—and we truly enjoyed them. There was also a mixed-gender bath that I wanted to try, but you have to be completely nude in the changing area, so my family stopped me and I ended up being the only one who couldn’t bathe… I regretted not bringing a swimsuit. What also made me think, “If only I were really male…” were “Iraka-no-Yu” and “Mori no Kodama” on the 3rd floor by the river. Of course I couldn’t go in, but the men’s baths felt brighter and more open. From an opening above the women’s bath at “Iraka-no-Yu,” you can clearly see into the men’s bath! The rectangular hinoki pouring-bath (like a small rectangular hinoki tub) was wonderful as well. My husband said, “Iraka-no-Yu was my favorite!” The women’s bath was a bit dark, and it was disappointing that the hinoki pouring-bath (like a rectangular hinoki tub) had its lid on and couldn’t be used. At “Mori no Kodama,” the men’s bath is on the first floor with an unobstructed view of the waterfall right in front of you, while the women’s bath is on the second floor so it feels like viewing it from above. I wondered if rotating access might work… Of course, since “Mori no Kodama” on the men’s side can be seen from parts of the women’s side, I understand there may be difficulties—but if possible, I would have loved for women to enjoy that view up close too. We chose our Room in Suiryokan. It was spacious enough for our family to relax comfortably. Although we expected an older Accommodation, everything was very clean and well maintained, which made us happy. Often when an Onsen Accommodation has great baths, we end up disappointed with the Room—but at Tamura we could truly unwind. However, it was very disappointing that one of our Room bath towels smelled like cigarettes. Since I have asthma and am sensitive to cigarette odors, I left it in our Onsen basket (sorry). We used our own hand towel and bath towel instead. Other than that, everything was truly excellent. All staff members were kind and friendly, cheerful yet polite. Most of all—and this made us especially happy—even though we hadn’t mentioned my husband’s birthday anywhere beforehand, one of your dining staff thoughtfully arranged flowers in his sake cupware and offered heartfelt congratulations “from the proprietress,” doing everything she could to celebrate him. Thank you again very much. We would love to stay again many times in the future.

We stayed here for our last trip as a couple before the baby arrives. We asked that no raw foods be served, and they kindly changed not only the dishes but also the drinks to caffeine-free rooibos tea, which we truly appreciated. It was clear that they adjusted the menu so it felt no different from meals made with raw ingredients, and it became a wonderful memory for our last trip as a couple. Both the Room and the bath were lovely, and we would like to stay again as a couple when things have settled down. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much for your prompt and kind support when my wife’s condition suddenly worsened and required emergency assistance. We are also truly grateful for your thoughtfulness in preparing a breakfast box for us when we returned from the hospital. This stay ended up being quite hectic, but next time we would love to take our time and fully enjoy the Accommodation. Once again, thank you sincerely for your warm hospitality. Thank you very much.

From the moment we arrived, the staff warmly welcomed us, and check-in was smooth. Everyone was highly professional, and the property was spotless, making our stay very comfortable. The meals were delicately flavored, and the portions were just right—not too much or too little. Both dinner and breakfast felt perfectly balanced. The baths are cleaned once between check-in and the next morning, with a switch between men’s and women’s times, but we were happy that we could use them multiple times even late at night or early in the morning.

This was an Onsen trip with my mother and two daughters. Overall, both my mother and I were very satisfied. The price is not cheap, so it goes without saying that the Facility, amenities, and meals were excellent, but above all, the staff’s attentive service and thoughtful hospitality were outstanding. The bath in our Room was wonderful, and we also enjoyed the large public bath that switches between men and women in the morning and at night. The Onsen is sulfur-rich and warmed us up thoroughly. If we have the chance, this is an Accommodation we would definitely like to visit again.

I chose this Accommodation for my boyfriend, who loves saunas. I don’t know much about saunas, but he seemed completely satisfied and kept saying, “The best! The best!”—which made me happy too. Relaxing while listening to the natural soundtrack of the gorge and flowing river was wonderful. We said goodbye to the Accommodation, promising to come back again.

I stayed here the night before my trip to Gifu. The hotel is connected to an amusement facility and also has hot springs. I was able to use the hot springs and also dine at the restaurant attached to them! (I wasn’t expecting much, but the food was delicious.) The room was spacious, and I had a very comfortable stay. I wasn’t feeling well in the morning, and I really appreciated that you accommodated a late check-out. I would like to stay here again when I visit the area.

The Onsen temperature was just right, and the Room was clean and well maintained, so we had a very comfortable stay. The view from the Room was also great. The meals were delicious, and thank you to the staff member who looked after us for being so kind to our children. We would like to stay again when we visit Awaji Island. Next time, we’d love to come in a different season.

I made a Reservation because it’s conveniently located near the station and has a large public bath. Due to JR service suspensions, I had to check out suddenly, but the staff handled everything smoothly. I was in such a rush that I left something behind, and they responded kindly and carefully. It was my first time trying a buffet-style breakfast, so I’m sorry I couldn’t make use of it. I’d like to stay again.

Thank you for a comfortable stay.

I really like the location and facilities, so this was my fourth stay. Once again, I had a very comfortable time. One thing concerned me: several guests were using their smartphones in the changing room. Checking email might be understandable, but even when it was crowded, some people sat on the chairs in front of the sinks watching videos or typing on their phones. I hadn’t seen this on previous visits—has it become normal now? There was a sign saying that smartphone use is prohibited indoors, but it doesn’t seem effective. Could you please also inform guests verbally at check-in that smartphone use is not allowed?

The Hotel was clean, and we enjoyed delicious meals. However, it was exactly sunset time, and it was disappointing that the curtains were closed so we couldn’t see it. The Onsen had a wonderfully silky texture that left our skin smooth! We used it three times. One thing that concerned me: when we arrived, a staff member came to take our luggage. While we waited with our dog in a stroller, we were told to wait outside until check-in at the front desk was completed. Waiting outside in the summer heat didn’t feel appropriate. If possible, I would have liked to wait inside—even in a corner of the lobby—while only one representative went in to complete the check-in. I heard that around autumn there will be a new Accommodation where guests can stay with their dogs, and I’m looking forward to it! I would also be very happy if there were a dog run.

The atmosphere of the main building was wonderful. Maintaining such a historic building must take a lot of effort, so I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and well kept it was. This time we chose the newer wing where we could enjoy the Onsen in our Room, but next time I would love to stay in one of the lovely Rooms in the main building, such as Sanraku or Kumoi. Dinner and drinks were delicious, and being able to enjoy them in our Room made it feel truly luxurious. All of the staff were genuinely kind and welcoming, and we made great summer memories. We will definitely come again.

The calm atmosphere was very relaxing. I especially enjoyed the meals at a leisurely pace. The private open-air bath was also great for unwinding, though the distance to the washing area is something to consider. The Morioka Sansa Odori dance we were shown and got to watch was wonderful as well.

This is my favorite Accommodation: the well-maintained interior always helps me feel refreshed both body and mind in the Room’s open-air bath, and I can enjoy a French course dinner in casual attire. I will definitely stay again.

Because we decided on our trip to Lake Toya at the last minute, I didn’t think we would be able to make a Reservation at a good Hotel. Since May is one of the peak seasons for travel in Japan, I wasn’t expecting much. But after staying there, the Hotel quality exceeded my expectations. I especially loved the dinner buffet. There was an incredible variety of dishes, and many were far better than I anticipated. I ate too much and ended up walking outside for hours afterward to feel better (laugh). Breakfast was more standard compared with dinner, but still very satisfying. As for the Onsen, “Hoshi no Yu” was truly outstanding—I highly recommend trying it at least once. Waking up early to use it was a bit tough, but it was absolutely worth it. The feeling of seeing Mt. Yotei from the Onsen in the morning is hard to put into words. It was truly spectacular.

Just as the Reviews said, this was a wonderful Onsen Accommodation. The silky, free-flowing hot spring water straight from the source has an excellent quality, reminiscent of Tawarayama Onsen, known as the grand champion of western Japan. The meals were well balanced in quantity, quality, and flavor, and everything was delicious. It was even better that it wasn’t a buffet. The Facility has been renovated and is impeccably clean throughout. What impressed me most was the outstanding taste in the furnishings—chairs, tables, and other pieces—including in the guest rooms—making it very comfortable and relaxing to stay here. I stay at Onsen Accommodations about 10 nights a year, and this is definitely a place I must return to. Thank you for such a comfortable stay.

The Onsen was great, and the source spring was a moor Onsen. The relaxation area (Therme no Mori) was also very nice. It’s a Facility like a large public bathhouse, so it can get crowded, but it’s still a place where you can truly unwind. It felt like the kind of Facility where you could happily spend the whole day just melting into relaxation.