Nationwide × Accommodation With À La Carte DiningHighly rated for rooms and amenities at Hotel·Ryokan - 45Page Number

I’ve traveled to Tochigi many times, but this was my first visit to Yunishigawa Onsen. When choosing an Accommodation, the open-air Onsen and the meals were especially appealing. After arriving, I took a moment to relax with a cold welcome drink and a refreshingly cool towel—perfect for the heat. Once shown to my Room, I was soothed by the view from the window: mountains and a river. Dinner was served in a private room with an irori hearth, where many dishes were laid out. Over the hearth, various ingredients such as venison, beef, chicken, and yamame trout were grilled. We also enjoyed “isshobera”: minced chicken and crushed walnuts mixed into flavorful miso, spread onto a bamboo spatula and grilled, then placed on rice. Everything was truly delicious and beautiful to look at as well. For breakfast, we had piping-hot tofu made right in front of us along with many small side dishes—so filling even in the morning. Next time I’d love to visit during the autumn foliage season to enjoy a different view, so I hope to stay again when I return.

This is my third stay at this Hotel. Every time, I’m impressed by how thoroughly everything is cleaned—it’s always spotless. The amenities also include both a body towel and a sponge, so you can choose what you prefer. The glasses and coffee cups are covered with plastic, which adds to the sense of cleanliness. Breakfast was reserved for 7:00 a.m. and arrived right on time. I chose the Japanese set meal. The rice was freshly cooked, and the salmon, fried egg, and miso soup were all warm and delicious. The king-size bed was very comfortable, and I was able to relax at my own pace. I would like to stay again. One issue: it seemed that one of the coffee cups had a crack, and coffee slowly leaked out through it.

A prior Review mentioned that there were many foreign staff, and it felt like most of the staff were non-Japanese. However, their Japanese was very good and the service was fine, so it didn’t bother me. Amenities are placed in the lobby and you take what you need yourself. They had plenty, including toner, makeup remover, shampoo, etc. You can drink coffee and tea for free at the cafe corner, which was a nice service. The meals were mainly Japanese cuisine and were delicious. Personally, I loved the stylish and cute small plates used for the dishes. The bath was pleasant too, but I felt there weren’t enough hair dryers. Especially for women who need more time to dry their hair, I ended up thinking I’d have to wait my turn… and that it might be faster to go back to my Room with wet hair and dry it there. The view from the Room was great and was the best part. The mountains and river looked beautiful—wonderful scenery.

The thorough explanation of the facilities at check-in and the attentive service at the buffet restaurant were excellent.

I stayed here last year as well and am a returning guest. The baths are great, the meals are excellent, and while the Facility isn’t new, it feels well maintained and cared for. The staff were pleasant and attentive, and I was very satisfied. I was able to relax, but the enjoyable time flew by. I’d like to come again in a different season.

The front desk staff were very helpful, and the Yakumo breakfast on the second floor was beautifully presented, delicious, and offered a wide variety of dishes—we were very satisfied. It was a lovely Hotel that made us feel at home.

Although it is a secluded Accommodation in the mountains, both the baths and dinner were excellent, and the breakfast buffet in particular was very satisfying—I would like to visit again. However, perhaps due to the season, the cicadas were quite loud and felt a bit noisy.

We always have an enjoyable stay. This time, we enjoyed the steak course with dinner included. We will stay again. Thank you for your hospitality. Thank you very much.

On my first driving trip to the Tohoku region, I wasn’t sure what time I would arrive at the Hotel, but they were very accommodating and helpful even though I arrived well past the check-in time.

I returned to Hofu City for the first time in 20 years. The town had not changed much. The Hotel staff were very kind and left a great impression.

A Room with an open-air bath, great views, and a wonderful atmosphere. We also appreciated being able to enjoy free drinks such as beer. Both dinner and breakfast were satisfying in both quantity and quality. The relaxed dining atmosphere was excellent! The staff’s thoughtful hospitality was also very pleasant.

The location was great and the property was clean. The male staff member at the front desk was very kind and helped us warmly and courteously. We had an issue where YouTube in the Room froze on a still image, but he came right away to fix it and handled it quickly. I would like to stay again, and next time I’d like to include breakfast. The large public bath was also clean and helped me relax after a long day.

The kids were thrilled with the pool, karaoke, table tennis, and the huge selection of manga! Adults were just as happy with the sauna, drinks, and the Onsen! All Hotel staff were kind and helpful. Mr. T. kindly accommodated our requests during karaoke on the second day and carefully explained the details of our Room, which made us truly happy. I’m sorry I couldn’t thank you properly when we left. This is an Itoen we definitely want to visit again!

The bike parking was covered and free of charge. The parking spot was in a discreet location, which was also nice. The Hotel itself is old, but the unit bath is relatively spacious, and each Room has its own air conditioner, making it comfortable. Additionally, I chose the dinner voucher option, and the 1,500 yen Miyazaki specialty set was quite a good deal and delicious.

I stayed in a double Room. There was a low bed on a slightly raised platform, and I was able to relax as if I were in my own Room. There was no open-air bath, but the spacious Onsen was very pleasant. Overall, everything felt very clean, and I had a comfortable stay. Thank you very much.

My spouse and I stayed on 8/5. The Ryokan is located around the middle of the Akayu Onsen town. When we arrived at the entrance on a quiet midsummer afternoon, a lovely proprietress warmly welcomed us. The artworks displayed throughout were truly beautiful and valuable—nostalgic yet mysterious—and it felt like visiting a hidden museum surrounded by mountains. The Onsen baths included a Roman-style bath and a rock bath. Everything was kept very clean, with an artistic atmosphere, and the water was pleasantly hot—it really seemed to help with stiff shoulders and nerve pain. The shower pressure was also excellent. We ate nearby this time, but we heard they offer carefully curated menus. And the Room: a spacious Japanese-style Room, welcome tea and sweets, and a large TV—absolutely satisfying. I also saw comments from others saying the Facility and building feel old, but that’s exactly what makes it special. I hope it can remain as it is for as long as possible. It was an old-fashioned, artistic Ryokan where we could truly relax and feel healed. Thank you very much!

Their courteous service was excellent. I would like to use them again.

The amenities use high-quality materials, which truly impressed me. I hope you continue to preserve this Japanese character. It was the best Business Hotel I have ever stayed at.

I love British antique furniture, so this is a pension I’d been curious about for a long time. The three of us stayed as a family. The furniture, tableware, and paintings—said to have been collected by the previous owner—were all just as I expected: tasteful and wonderful. Definitely worth seeing. I gave it 4 stars because the Facility is a bit old and the soundproofing isn’t great, but everything is very clean, the owner couple are lovely, breakfast was truly delicious, and both the bedding and bath were comfortable. The parking lot is spacious and it’s close to the Tomei interchange as well… for this price, it’s an excellent value. I’d love to visit again. Thank you very much.

On the second day, heading from Nasu Highlands to Gunma Prefecture, we stayed at Route Inn Shibukawa. Upon arrival, several cars and motorcycles had already arrived, but we were lucky to park under the covered entrance. The next morning, I happened to look at the backyard and saw nearly 30 motorcycles parked, realizing its popularity. The room was neatly arranged, the large public bath was able to relieve the fatigue of the day, and the breakfast buffet was plentiful and delicious. Also, from arrival to departure, the staff who served us with smiles throughout, thank you very much for your hospitality. m(_ _)m