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A charming accommodation limited to only three groups per day, offering an exceptional stay with its location and outstanding hospitality, allowing guests to fully enjoy a country-like retreat from check-in to check-out. The twin room features a veranda overlooking a vineyard, with trains running almost parallel to the accommodation at its edge. In the evening, you can witness the slow passage of night trains against the backdrop of a serene countryside sunset. The bathroom is designed with glass walls (ensuring privacy from outside), allowing guests to gaze at the night sky and stars when turning off the lights during nighttime baths. This unique feature, combined with silky-smooth onsen water directly sourced from natural hot springs, invites repeated indulgence throughout your stay—enjoying unlimited access without any interruptions. Additionally, meals include handmade dishes such as Bungo beef and pot-au-feu in perfect portions that are simply delightful. Guests can also savor wine made in-house from grapes grown on-site—a rare treat due to its limited production. Located in Yufuin, one of Japan's most famous onsen destinations, this is truly an extraordinary accommodation experience!

The property had been renovated last year, and it was lovely with a modern Japanese style. However, the lighting was too dim and felt a bit inconvenient, so it would have been nice to have adjustable lighting. Also, the bed was quite low and there was only a floor chair, which might be tough for elderly guests. The bath left my skin silky smooth, and the effect lasted even after I got home. Wonderful. Niigata edamame was offered as a welcome service—local produce really is delicious. The meals were also very tasty. There was a wide selection of alcohol, which I enjoyed. I’m grateful to the staff for accommodating my requests without showing any displeasure. Thank you very much.

I’m originally from Tokachi and now live in Kanagawa Prefecture. Every time I return home, I visit hot springs, and with this stay at Meto Onsen I’ve finally completed my tour of all the hot spring inns in the Tokachi area. I had long wanted to visit Meto Onsen, but due to recent bear sightings I saved it for last. We were blessed with great weather and were able to fully enjoy this secluded hot spring and the delicious meals—I’m truly glad we made it and am very satisfied. Thank you very much for your kind hospitality.

After about a 1.5-hour drive from the interchange, passing through Shiobara Onsen, you arrive at a quiet mountain Accommodation. The Room with an open-air bath features a 65-inch BRAVIA TV, Hida furniture, a Simmons bed, Dyson and T-fal appliances, and other top-class furnishings; the hospitality is excellent as well—coffee and Dolce are provided, and the refrigerator is stocked with All-Free and Aizu specialties. (Plenty of bath towels; high-quality yukata and samue are also available.) The Onsen in the open-air bath is free-flowing; although the water is clear and colorless, it left my skin feeling wonderfully smooth. However, what was slightly disappointing was the very ordinary dinner. Despite being an Onsen in a mountain setting that takes time to reach, there were few mountain ingredients or local specialties, and it was hard to tell what this Accommodation’s signature dish was (I assume Fukushima beef is the main). For this season especially, having something distinctive—such as mushroom dishes like shishitake or even one item featuring Nango tomatoes—would have made a more memorable impression. With its good spring quality and environment, I think this Accommodation is recommended for those who want to relax and take it easy.

Thank you very much for your kindness. The road to the Accommodation was narrow and a bit scary, but otherwise we were completely satisfied. The bath was excellent.

This trip was with my parents and my son. Since one of my parents has difficulty walking, I chose this Accommodation hoping they could watch the Kamiyamada Fireworks Festival from the Room. We reserved the top-floor Room (5F Executive Floor Suite), convinced we would be able to see the fireworks. When we arrived, the front desk staff guided our car and prepared a wheelchair for my mother. Dinner was included; there was so much that we couldn’t finish it all, but everything was excellent and delicious. The baths were also wonderful, with great-quality water that everyone enjoyed—my son went in four times. As for the fireworks, they were absolutely perfect. We could see the launch site clearly, and it was truly beautiful. The only disappointment was that there were several steps inside the Room. I also thought handrails would have been helpful. Still, with such great food and a perfect fireworks view, I’m glad we stayed in this Room. Thank you to all the staff as well. I’d love to stay again.

After my wife was discharged from the hospital, she successfully passed two follow-up checkups, and we finally planned our first trip in a year. While searching for an exceptional stay as a surprise gift, we found this Accommodation. In a completely private setting, we were able to enjoy a blissful escape from everyday life. The Room filled with bright light through floor-to-ceiling glass windows, the vast grassland stretching out before us, the free-flowing Onsen and pool fed directly from the source, and the soothing sounds of nature—just what we could see and hear was enough to heal us. And yet, the chef’s warm personality reflected in every dish, along with stories full of love for Hokkaido, made it truly unforgettable. Using local ingredients along with freshly picked herbs and vegetables harvested right on the property, the unpretentious course allowed us to fully savor Hokkaido. From appetizers created right in front of us to a beautifully cooked main grilled over firewood rather than charcoal, every once-in-a-lifetime dish for that day alone moved us again and again—right through dessert. The wines thoughtfully recommended at just the right moments were also excellent. Small gestures—like turning our leftover corn rice into onigiri for a late-night snack—were deeply touching. The smooth, slightly thick Moor Onsen water left our skin silky soft, and I found myself soaking again and again after dinner, in the middle of the night, and at dawn (laughs). The steam rising into the night air under a sky full of stars was so calming I wished time would stop. Breakfast in the crisp morning air was also an array of homemade delights—we enjoyed every last bit of what this Accommodation has to offer. Spending time in an entirely private space where you can have endless views and the chef’s cuisine all to yourself—without anyone disturbing you—is truly one of a kind. Thanks to you all, it became the best possible surprise trip to celebrate my wife’s discharge. To the chef, manager/director (shihainin), and everyone on staff who helped make our stay so special—thank you very much.

The Room was very clean, the meals were delicious, and the Onsen in each Room was wonderfully relaxing. We visited to celebrate my mother’s Respect for the Aged Day and her birthday, and we had an amazing day. I’d love to come again.

We stayed here again this year, following our visit last year. Last year it was very cold even during the day, perhaps because of the rain, but this year we were blessed with great weather and it was almost hot when we arrived. As the sun set and it was time for dinner, it became wonderfully cool, and the meal was absolutely excellent! After dinner, we stepped outside and looked up at the sky—there were so many stars it felt like they might fall from above, and we even saw a shooting star. It was the best night sky! This is a quiet pension where time seems to slow down and you can truly relax. Thank you very much.

I stayed just before a long holiday and happened to have the place to myself, so I could relax without any worries. The staff were wonderful and provided attentive service. The homemade fruit liqueurs, jams, and vegetables were delicious—I even forgot to take photos (lol). The only thing that didn’t suit me was the firm pillow, but everything else—the Room, bath, terrace, and more—was lovely. I’d definitely like to stay again. Thank you very much!

Thanks to the Grand Opening special rate, we were able to stay at a very affordable price. The location is also just off the national highway. In an environment that lets you escape everyday life, we were able to truly refresh ourselves. It was a very nice Hotel with a strong sense of cleanliness.

We stayed for one night to celebrate his anniversary. We also used the room decoration service, and the staff handled our pre-arrival consultation very carefully, so we felt at ease on the day. The private open-air bath in the Room was at just the right temperature, and the soothing sound of the river flowing right beside us was wonderfully relaxing. Since he doesn’t like being tied to a schedule, we chose a Plan with breakfast only, and it turned out to be an incredibly delicious and stylish breakfast that exceeded what we expected from the photos! We also really appreciated the contactless meal delivery via a box connecting inside and outside of the Room—it was a big plus that let us relax without worrying about anything. If I had to mention one drawback, there were insects in the open-air bath at night, so we avoided bathing after dark. Still, thanks to the owner’s warm personality as well, this is a lovely Accommodation we’d definitely like to visit again.

We stayed for two nights in a twin Room. On the first day, we made a Reservation for the private open-air bath and sauna, and it was wonderful. Kusatsu is known for having many very hot baths, but this one was at just the right temperature and felt great! Even without a Reservation, we were able to use the indoor bath privately whenever it was available. The Room was divided into a Japanese-style room with a TV and low table, and a Western-style room with beds. The washbasin featured beautiful pottery, which was lovely. The owner was friendly and kind—at check-in they marked plenty of restaurant recommendations on a map for us, and when we returned they asked if we had been cold while sightseeing. There was also a flashlight in the Room, which really helped for an evening walk. We would definitely like to stay here again when we visit Kusatsu!

The lobby and the room were stylish, spacious, and luxurious. Since it came with a kitchen, we bought ingredients in Otaru before heading to the hotel and enjoyed cooking and spending a delightful time together. The cooking utensils and tableware were well-equipped and of high quality, making our stay comfortable.

On a return visit after a while, we had a Multiple Night Stay and were satisfied. There were a few minor points: even though the Room’s open-air Onsen bath and the shower booth are separate, there was only one bath mat; and there is no temperature control for the Room’s open-air bath. Still, the Room, the staff service, and the Onsen were all wonderful. Valet parking had a 3,000 yen charge, but they always responded quickly. Overall, we were satisfied. The food, service, and wine selection at the main dining venue HITO by TAKUBO were also excellent. When I mentioned that breakfast drinks didn’t include tomato juice and I was disappointed, they kindly brought it for me even though it wasn’t on the list. I would be even happier if it were available from the start. We would like to visit again.

I had never stayed in Matsushima before and chose this Accommodation to relax and unwind. The entrance scenery featuring a beautiful combination of the moon and pine trees was wonderful, and all the staff were polite and kind. The private bath was also lovely, with great attention paid to details such as the view. The food was, of course, carefully crafted and delicious, but I was also impressed that the staff uniforms used locally woven textiles, and that the uniforms changed between morning and afternoon to match the atmosphere. It was a refined Accommodation that beautifully incorporated both its ambiance and local specialties. The Onsen left my skin feeling incredibly smooth—you can truly feel the quality of it. I was able to spend a truly high-quality day here. The sake pairing at dinner was outstanding. As someone who loves sake, it was an option I really appreciated. This is an Accommodation I would definitely like to visit again.

Although the rain and thick white clouds sometimes blocked the view completely, the views from the Room overlooking the town, from the restaurant, from the lobby in front of the front desk, and from the open-air bath were all wonderful.

When I stepped into the Onsen, it felt silky—almost like a lotion on my skin! It left my skin wonderfully moisturized. I didn’t have meals included, but there were complimentary services such as coffee, and I was able to relax very comfortably.

Other than check-in, check-out, and meals, we hardly met anyone. We were able to fully enjoy an exceptional level of privacy.

I chose this Accommodation because I was very interested in the open-air bath accessed by the mountain railway. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up using it three times during my stay. Since it was Monday right after the holiday period, it was very quiet, which was great. The Facility has the charm of a classic Onsen Accommodation, and the guest rooms have been beautifully renovated, making it extremely relaxing. I would love to stay again.