Iwasawa Station × Highly rated for dining at Hotel·Ryokan

We visited as two families, and the quietness inside the Accommodation and the deep presence of nature felt wonderfully soothing, allowing each of us to spend peaceful time at our own pace. The bagna càuda we had for dinner was a memorable dish that carefully brought out the blessings of the season—so impressive that we truly want to taste it again. Chef Yamabito’s culinary philosophy of honoring the natural strength of each ingredient came through quietly, yet unmistakably. The hospitality from all staff members was among the very best we have experienced in any Accommodation. Never excessive, yet attentively supportive exactly when needed, their service allowed us to relax with complete peace of mind throughout our stay. This has become a special Accommodation for our family—one we hope to revisit in another season to enjoy both the changing expressions of the mountains and the cuisine.

I’ve never liked insects, so I’m not a fan of open-air baths in this season. However, they had taken precautions, so I was able to bathe without stress. I deducted one star because the chlorine smell in the indoor bath bothered me. The food was delicious and almost too much in quantity.

It was a wonderful Accommodation that exceeded my expectations. The property was quiet, with a slow, relaxing pace of time—an atmosphere that lets you forget everyday life. The Room was spotless and beautifully maintained, and the open-air bath attached to the Room had excellent water quality and was so comfortable I wanted to soak in it again and again. There is also a large public bath, but I think you’ll be more than satisfied with the bath in your Room alone. The meals were carefully prepared using mainly locally sourced ingredients, and everything was delicious. In addition to the Room, there were thoughtful touches such as a footbath and complimentary drink service, making our stay feel truly luxurious. I’d love to visit again in a different season next time.

I think this is an Accommodation with a very high overall level of satisfaction. It was my first stay in a while since COVID, and I got the impression that you have been making great efforts, including with the meals. The large public bath is by far the best in the prefecture. These days, it’s disappointing that many Accommodations don’t allow bathing until after 3:00 PM even during a Multiple Night Stay, but Shidotaira allows bathing except during cleaning hours, which is very helpful. During my stay, I made a Reservation for three consecutive nights in August. Also, it seems your address has not been updated, so if possible, please update it. I’m looking forward to next month.

The guest rooms and the large public bath were convenient and easy to use. Breakfast was sufficient as well. However, it was disappointing that there was only one elevator, so we often had to wait.

The room was very clean and spacious, allowing for a relaxing stay. The meals were delicious, and the large public bath and open-air bath offered both hotter and slightly warm options, making it easy to enjoy for extended periods. Despite being early September, cicadas were chirping, creating a nostalgic atmosphere to savor the end of summer while relaxing in the open-air bath. Thank you to all the staff for making it a memorable experience!

The open-air bath was closed, but we used the indoor bath and the private bath. The bath in the Room was a little lukewarm, but it was relaxing to soak in several different types of baths. We were able to spend a leisurely time. We would like to visit again.