Iya Onsen × Highly rated for rooms and amenities at Hotel·Ryokan

First of all, the Hotel staff were absolutely outstanding! At mealtimes, we could dine while listening to the hostess sing, and her calm, soothing voice was truly relaxing. The food was also delicious—local specialties were incorporated beautifully, and we enjoyed every course without ever getting tired of it. And the open-air bath with a sky-high view was incredible! The scenery was breathtaking, and both body and mind were able to unwind completely. I’m truly glad I found a Hotel that made me want to come back. Thank you for such a wonderful time!

Iya Bijin is an Accommodation famous for soba. I had carelessly forgotten this, and since my son has a severe buckwheat allergy, we made a last-minute request to remove all foods related to soba. During our stay, they took great care with the meals, and both dinner and breakfast were wonderful—such as ayu sashimi and dekomawashi—and my son ate so much it surprised even us. Of course, he had no allergic symptoms at all. Thank you very much.

As a truly secluded Onsen, the drive to get there was challenging, but it was a wonderful Accommodation well worth the effort. Surrounded by abundant nature, even the wait for the cable car was enjoyable as we took in the gorge views and watched small birds. We also used the private bath first thing in the morning and were able to fully enjoy the Onsen while embraced by quiet nature—it was truly an exceptional moment. All of your staff are wonderfully international, and rather than striving for perfection, each person’s sincere, heartfelt work came through, which made us feel very warm inside. At dinner, you kindly changed our table to a window seat, and we enjoyed delicious dishes along with the beautiful scenery. My European husband was also very satisfied. Next time, we would love to return during the autumn foliage or snowy season. Thank you very much for a lovely stay.

It’s within walking distance of Kazurabashi Bridge, and there is a light rental service for the nighttime illumination. The toilets and washrooms were clean, and a hair dryer and yukata were provided. The bath is compact, with enough space for about two people. The meals used local ingredients and were delicious. We could also choose the meal time. The parking lot is right in front of the Accommodation, but the road is narrow and there is a lot of traffic, so please be careful when crossing.

Used with No Meals Included. I was surprised by how silky the Onsen water was—it was wonderful! It was so good that I woke up early and took a morning bath as well. It’s not close enough to visit often, but I’d love to stay again if I have the chance.