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It’s conveniently located for sightseeing, and the spacious Room is a real highlight. Even though it’s a tatami-style Room, the chairs and table are set at a comfortable height, making it perfect for getting work done on a business trip! The bath was wonderfully warming as well. Among the private baths available, the open-air bath with the best view is on the rooftop. Since there is no indoor bath, it may be quite challenging to use in winter—it takes some courage. That said, it offers a beautiful snowy-view bath experience. I think it has its own charm that’s different from summer scenery.

I have stayed at accommodations in the Naraya Group many times. I choose them because they offer room-only plans, some properties have in-room hot spring baths (not in every room), and they are relatively new. For dinner, I have a few favorite restaurants, but I also enjoy trying different places each time. “Yukawa Terrace” is in a great location—just a few minutes’ walk from Yubatake—and there are plenty of restaurants and souvenir shops nearby, which is very convenient. The hot spring water in the room is excellent quality. I come to Kusatsu for this water, so I was very satisfied. I park at the Yubatake Tourist Parking Lot and walk close to 10 minutes while pulling my suitcase, but it’s not too difficult (though it may get tougher as I get older). I want the coffee machine from the room! Haha. There are no skincare amenities such as lotion or cream, so please be sure to bring your own. I will visit again.

We stayed here for a family trip. The Room had a calm, mature atmosphere, and we were able to relax. We could use the Onsen without any time restrictions, and we enjoyed playing games together in the living room—making wonderful memories.

The staff were very friendly, and there was a lounge where we could relax and enjoy tea at our leisure. The food was delicious, with just the right portions, and we thoroughly enjoyed the desserts as well.

The area is surrounded by a few houses and lots of trees, creating a very relaxing space where you can forget about your daily life. Highly recommended for those who want to spend time leisurely in nature. The kitchen utensils are sufficiently equipped, so you won't have trouble cooking. The hand soap provided was from diptyque, allowing us to enjoy its fragrance. As for the sauna and Onsen, we were extremely satisfied. Turning off the lights revealed a starry sky, which was truly moving. Since there were no fences, you could sit comfortably, and the nearby trees allowed us to feel close to nature. The disappointing aspects were the limited cooking ingredients, the towels having a damp smell, which was slightly unpleasant, and the showerhead being broken, making it difficult to use. It would be better if the amenities were more well-prepared. Nonetheless, I would love to visit again! Regarding the price, it was a bit disappointing that despite making an early Reservation, there was a last-minute discount on the official website, making it about 5,000 yen cheaper.

The Japanese-style room was relaxing and pleasant.

Since I visit Madarao Kogen 2–3 times every year, I always book this Room for a Multiple Night Stay whenever it is available. The Facility is understandably a bit dated, but the Room is thoroughly cleaned, and I truly appreciate how kindly they take care of me even when I arrive late each time.

Thank you for your hospitality. Upon entering, the colors and decorations created a mysterious atmosphere! All the staff were courteous and kind, creating a warm ambiance. Thank you very much!

Excellent access to the Shiga-Kusatsu Road. The Room was spacious and relaxing. The Onsen was very pleasant. The staff were kind and made us feel at ease.

We stayed in the Luxury Suite as a family of four. The Ryokan slippers were a bit hard and uncomfortable to wear. Other than the distance and cold walk from the Room to the large public bath, everything was excellent. The rental yukata and hair accessories were lovely. On snowy days, we recommend avoiding the Yamanami Highway. We are grateful for the front desk's kind advice on the best route home.

We enjoyed being able to drink the Onsen water, the nearby Jigoku Onsen, and the many private family baths.

This was our fourth time staying at an Accommodation in Hida Takayama as a couple, and our second time with our child (following last year). We felt Futari Shizuka was a very well-balanced Accommodation overall. Above all, the view was outstanding—you can overlook the townscape of Hida Takayama from the Accommodation. This was true both from our Room and from the baths. My wife and child were truly amazed by the scenery. Another highlight, along with the view, was the staff’s perfectly measured hospitality. There were international staff members as well, and when our child ended up eating my wife’s dessert, they quietly brought her an extra one. The comfortable sense of distance in their service felt wonderful. Next, about the meals and baths. Dinner let us fully enjoy everything—Hida beef of course, plus foil-baked dishes, tempura, and sashimi. Breakfast also had just the right number of items with a well-balanced selection; for me it was a perfect volume that suited my taste very well. As for the baths, we didn’t use the paid private bath, but we were more than satisfied with just the large public bath! Right after check-in—before dinner—I went into the men’s bath with my child; both the size of the bath area and number of baths were just right, and we could enjoy it together comfortably. The scenery visible from both indoor and outdoor baths was truly spectacular. The next morning we were able to use another bath as well; both the Goemon-style tub and indoor bath were great. Our child happily said they wanted to go in again and again—and that simply doubled our enjoyment. Overall, it felt like an excellent match for us personally. Auberge Hida Takayama and Honjin Hiranoya Annex—where we have stayed before—were also wonderful Accommodations, but Futari Shizuka felt perfectly “just right” in every way while still being excellent. On a personal note, there were sweets and figurines sold next to reception; by chance they had a character figure my child loves, so I could buy it as a gift—which became another great memory from Futari Shizuka for us. There were a few minor points such as steep stairs and some age to parts of the building, but thanks to those superb views and thoughtfully balanced hospitality, it became a trip we were truly satisfied with—and we are very grateful for that experience."""

We stayed here with our family during heavy rain. There were a few minor issues, but that’s part of staying at a mountain Accommodation—and the owner and his family’s hospitality more than made up for it. Dinner, featuring char (iwana) and wild mountain vegetables, was truly satisfying. Amazingly, we were the only guests that day and had the abundant free-flowing natural Onsen all to ourselves—it was wonderful.

We searched for an Accommodation to go eat rock oysters! Seven rock oyster dishes & live squid sashimi. It was absolutely amazing. Boiled crab was included too, with a three-item platter. Appetizer: such a huge volume we couldn’t finish it all. Dote hot pot and fresh oyster spring rolls—menus we’d never had before, and we really enjoyed them. Everything gets top marks except that there wasn’t a refrigerator in the Room. The staff were also very kind, great value and delicious! We want to come again.

I stayed here again after a long time. I had always thought it was great, and I was very satisfied. My friend, who was visiting for the first time, also praised everything—the meals, the Onsen, and the staff’s service. I would like to stay here again.

Great food, and the Onsen has a strong petroleum-like mineral scent—very distinctive and amazing. Degawa has visited too. The proprietress is friendly and easy to talk to. Right on the Akita prefectural border, there’s almost nothing around! But that’s exactly what makes it great.

We stayed here to celebrate our dog’s birthday. 2 adults and 2 dogs. The Room was very nice, and we were able to enjoy the Onsen comfortably. However, dinner was shabu-shabu with high-quality international beef and it was delicious, but there was only one plate of sashimi. Even though the Room and Onsen were wonderful, we felt a bit disappointed with the meals. I think one plate of meat is fine, but it would be better if condiments and sashimi were prepared individually for each person. Breakfast was supposed to be delivered in a box, but there were no details about the explanation or where it would be placed, so we ended up searching all over the Room and the food got cold. Also, we felt the seasoning was a little strong. It was nice to relax with minimal staff interaction, but we also felt there was too much self-service for what you pay. At least for meals, it would be better if they could deliver them and set them up for us. We’re not sure about staying again next time. We were very satisfied with the Room and Onsen. We think this Accommodation is great for larger groups of friends who want to have fun together.

We enjoyed the stylish interior, elaborate dishes and tableware with a focus on broth, and the wonderful milky white Onsen. The only downside was that the phone was difficult to connect, and even when it did, it was automatically transferred to another Ryokan, so it was hard to get the information needed, and we had to hang up and wait for a callback. The website mentioned that there was a Shuttle Service to the nearest bus stop, but we were not provided with it and had to walk for 30 minutes. I understand that not having a TV in the Room might be a particular choice, but I still would like to have a TV. During the extreme Onsen tour, we were able to experience a wild and natural Onsen that is difficult to visit individually.

The top recommendation is the private open-air bath on the rooftop. There are two options, A and B; if you can book the evening slot to watch the sunset, choose A. Since the rooftop bath has only one faucet and no shampoo or other amenities, it’s best to wash up first in the large public bath on the first floor, which is fully equipped. Guests are responsible for laying out their own futons, including putting on the sheets. This may not suit those looking for a classic Ryokan experience where your bedding is prepared while you’re at dinner, but room rates are more reasonable as a result. The Shinshu beef sukiyaki dinner was excellent. We bought drinks and snacks at Yamauchi Shoten across from the Ryokan (open until 7:00 PM—please note), but we ended up too full and had to take them back with us the next day. The Ryokan is also perfectly located for visiting multiple public baths, making it easy to take a break at the Accommodation between stops around mealtimes. Shuttle Service times are set to match Nagano Dentetsu limited express trains. If you’d like to explore town after check-out, you can take a bus (e.g., from Shibu-Wago bus stop) to Yudanaka Station, but be aware there may be little time between arriving at the station and your train’s departure.

First stay. Everything was average, neither good nor bad. I used the onsen late at night and early in the morning, and it was empty, so I had it all to myself. The water temperature was perfect, and I was very satisfied. It was disappointing that there was no shop and the selection of souvenirs was limited.