Hirugami Onsen · Tenryukyo Onsen × Highly rated Hotel·Ryokan

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely room and indulged in the hot springs to the fullest. The water was wonderfully gentle, yet it warmed us through slowly and deeply—absolutely perfect. The meals were also a delight: each dish was carefully prepared with heartfelt attention, which made us very happy. In the evening, there was an event nearby where we could enjoy traditional performing arts at a local shrine, with complimentary shuttle service provided. The performances were truly authentic, and the stage was many times more impressive than we had imagined. We could also feel the community’s dedication and passion for preserving tradition and culture, making it an unforgettable, deeply memorable night. Even with other guests staying there, the inn remained quiet and serene—truly relaxing. It had been a long time since we were able to savor every aspect of a traditional hot spring ryokan like this. Unfortunately it rained during our stay, but seeing the rain-soaked moss in the garden from the open-air bath as drizzle fell softly was especially beautiful and left a strong impression on us. We would love to visit again in another season. Thank you for such a wonderful trip.

Although it was a stay at the end of summer, it became the perfect finale to our summer vacation. The Accommodation was spotless, the Room was spacious and comfortable, and the view of the Tenryu River from the Room was outstanding. The dining was also highly refined: themed as “Tenryukyo Jukyo,” inspired by Tenryukyo’s “ten delights,” it offered a wonderfully satisfying course in both quality and quantity—from soba at the start to grilled eggplant, snow trout sashimi, grilled eel-style carp, ayu sweetfish, filet meat, and shiso sorbet. It rained on the day we stayed, but by the next morning it held up enough for us to take about an hour-long walk along the river before breakfast. The scenery from the suspension bridge is an irreplaceable beauty. I felt this is an Accommodation where everything—Facility, service, meals, and location—is exceptional. Next time I would like to visit during the autumn foliage season.

Thank you very much for your hospitality the other day. Thank you for preparing the special Room on the 4th floor; the view from the Room was wonderful. Not only could we overlook the streets of Hirugami Onsen town, but we were also able to gaze at the starry sky at night, making it a truly luxurious and moving experience. The meals also featured seasonal local ingredients, and in particular, the salt-grilled amago trout was delicious. We were very satisfied with both the scenery and the food. Thank you for your warm hospitality.

As I had only stayed at relatively large ryokan until now, it was a rare and wonderful experience to stay as if living in a Taisho-modern residence. The service was also perfect for me—I feel uncomfortable when there is too much attention, so being able to enjoy lounge drinks whenever I wanted was ideal, and yet whenever I asked for something, someone would promptly come out from the back and help. I think that’s why I was able to relax in this luxurious space as if it were my own home. The room and bath were both excellent, but above all the meals were outstanding—my elderly parents said it was the best they have ever had. The waiter in charge and the chef were friendly, we were given plenty of space at our table, and it became a truly special time. From the moment I tasted the first dish’s dashi at dinner, I knew this would be something special—and every dish through to the last was carefully prepared, exceeding our expectations. Breakfast goes without saying; it was wonderful as well. I would love to visit again. If I may make one request: thinking about my parents getting older in the future, it would be great if there were a Japanese-Western style room with regular beds rather than mattresses laid on the floor. If so, we could keep coming back for years to come!

I stayed here for my younger sister’s birthday. The beef in the kaiseki course with Shinshu Premium Beef was very tender, and even when it cooled down, it didn’t feel heavy or greasy—absolutely delicious. All the other dishes were also excellent, and we were very satisfied. Perhaps because I mentioned the birthday in advance, we also received a surprise gift, which made us very happy. The Onsen was wonderful too, and my sister said it was a shame we only managed to use it twice. From the warm welcome on arrival to being seen off at departure, it felt heartfelt all the way through—not just a quick goodbye at the front desk. Thank you very much.

This Accommodation is located near a ski resort, and the building feels a bit dated. There was still a faint scent of old tatami in the room, but we didn’t encounter any stink bugs that sometimes appear at mountain lodgings, which was reassuring. The bath is an Onsen with a gentle feel on the skin and a slightly silky texture. I prefer soaking slowly in warm rather than hot water, and the temperature was just right for me. Dinner is served around an irori hearth. There seemed to be a tour-bus group staying that day as well, and the dining area was nearly full. Their menu appeared to be different from ours, but our hearth-grilled dishes were carefully turned at the right time by the attendant, and everything was delicious. This isn’t an Accommodation for those seeking glamour or luxury, but what impressed us most was the very reasonable price. It’s surprisingly affordable for a place listed on IKYU—about the cost of one night at a Business Hotel in Tokyo—and it even includes dinner for two. Considering the cool summer climate and this price point, it was more than satisfying stay.

Everything was wonderful! The service from the international staff was outstanding. Everyone greeted us with a smile, and their responses were perfect. I had mentioned that I wanted to check out as early as possible, and they handled it quickly. They even called our room to let us know that breakfast could be prepared 10 minutes earlier. Thanks to that, we arrived at Echigoya early and were able to safely purchase Ina Mayu. The stargazing walk was a “revenge” from last year. This year, we were able to enjoy a truly beautiful starry sky. The meals were delicious as well. This trip also served as a celebration of my husband’s 60th birthday, and we had a truly wonderful time. Thank you very much.

It was the last available Room when I made the Reservation, but perhaps because it was a birthday trip, I felt they upgraded us to an even larger Room. Dinner was robatayaki. We had carp sashimi, a mushroom hot pot, and robatayaki (ayu sweetfish and shrimp, oyaki and gohei-mochi, plus grilled meat as well—far more than we could finish). It may be a bit too much for women, but grilling together made it fun for everyone. The Onsen water was silky and soothing, and I was able to relax. The open-air bath was also wonderful. In the lobby, we could enjoy morning coffee. I’d love to visit again if I have the chance.

The staff’s friendly greetings and thoughtful hospitality made our stay very comfortable. I finished every last drop of the soy milk hot pot at breakfast—it was delicious. I made a Reservation here to see the starry sky. Unfortunately it rained, but the nighttime lights of the Onsen town seen from our Room window were also wonderful. I was captivated by Hirugami Onsen’s silky-smooth water. Thank you very much.

We were very satisfied with both the atmosphere in the hotel and the meals! The stargazing tour was also great! One slightly disappointing point was that the time between dinner and the stargazing tour was short, so dinner felt a bit rushed. Dinner was at 18:00 and the meeting time for the stargazing tour was 19:20, so...

We stayed here with my husband’s parents and sister, as well as my mother and me. Thank you so much for arranging a private room and a red celebratory vest on short notice—it became a truly memorable occasion. The staff member who assisted us was wonderful. Dinner was more than satisfying, with an abundance of dishes, and the bath left our skin silky smooth—it was fantastic. Thank you very much!

The food was delicious and plentiful, and the service was excellent—everyone, including the staff from Myanmar, was very attentive and always smiling. We were extremely satisfied!! The baths were also wonderful, as expected of Hirugami Onsen. The water quality was great, and we could soak anytime throughout the night—this was another big highlight! We could also play in the nearby river, and our grandchildren were thrilled and splashing around with joy. As a personal interest of mine, it felt like a truly special place watched over by a shrine. It’s about an hour by expressway from the Nagoya area with a great location, so we’d definitely love to stay again!!

I have stayed at Inaka many times and found it reasonably priced, and once again I was very satisfied. My mother has difficulty walking long distances, so they arranged a room near the elevator and a table close to the buffet area, making it easy for her to get her food. The staff even remembered us and were kind and attentive—truly a wonderful inn. The meals featured local ingredients, with a Hokuriku-themed fair, and everything was delicious. The hot spring was at just the right temperature and left my skin feeling moisturized. I’ve stayed in many places, but I think Inaka is the best of them all.

We stayed as three generations and booked two Rooms (a barrier-free Japanese-Western Room and a Japanese-Western Room for four). ■Room Barrier-free Japanese-Western Room It felt a bit dated, but it was very clean and comfortable even with a wheelchair. That said, the view from the window was mostly the garden hillside, so the scenery was a little underwhelming, and the Room felt slightly dark at times. Japanese-Western Room (for four) A beautifully renovated, stylish space! With an amazing view of the pond right in front of us, our daughters were thrilled. ■Onsen・Facility / Inside the Accommodation The tatami hallways meant no slippers were needed—such a relaxing atmosphere. There was also a footbath area where we could unwind. The private bath in particular was spacious, so my mother could use it with peace of mind. The Onsen water quality was surprisingly rich and moisturizing—truly wonderful. ■Meals・Service The food portions were generous and everything tasted excellent. The extra-ordered horse sashimi was also very satisfying. When they prepared a cake for us, they kindly helped set things up so we could enjoy it in our Room, which we really appreciated. The free drinks after viewing hanamomo blossoms (including draft beer) were also fantastic. ■Overall The Rooms, Onsen, and meals were all outstanding—we had such a fulfilling stay. We would definitely like to return to this Accommodation.

I visited in early April. The cherry blossoms and peach blossoms in Achi were so beautiful and truly moving. The Hotel is located along the river, and at night the stars were incredibly clear; they also offered a stargazing tour. Only the lounge is pet-friendly, and we were able to dine with our pet for both breakfast and dinner. It was seating-style dining, but there was also an irori hearth, and the staff spoke kindly to our dog. The food was very delicious. The bath water felt slightly silky, which really made me feel it was a “beauty hot spring.” It was a bit disappointing that there was no open-air bath. It was a shame that the Room felt a little small and phone reception wasn’t great, but overall we were very satisfied.

The dinner offered a great variety and was delicious—we were very satisfied. Every dish was excellent. Of course, breakfast was also delicious… The property was clean, and we had a comfortable stay. We would love to stay here again.