Akakura Onsen Station × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan

Thank you for taking care of our family of four for one night and two days. One of us was delayed due to work and might not have made it in time for dinner. When we informed the staff, they kindly changed our dining Room and made various thoughtful arrangements so that even if we arrived late, we could relax without rushing. We were in a difficult situation, and I was truly moved by your deep hospitality. I asked for their name, but they said, “We all do this together...” To Mr./Ms. K-sawa and all the staff members at the dinner venue, thank you very much for everything. I was deeply impressed. We will come again. Thank you so much!!

The meals, the Onsen, and the service—everything was absolutely satisfying!! The lounge and the puzzle-solving activities were also very enjoyable. I would love to visit again. Although I had mistakenly made a Reservation for a smoking room, I truly appreciated how quickly you accommodated my request to change it. Thank you very much for all your help. Thank you.

Thank you for hosting us for one night starting August 13. Although the weather was unfortunate, we could really feel the attentive support from your staff—from guiding us in the parking lot upon arrival at the Hotel to check-in. Before dinner, we used the private bath to recover from our long trip. It was great that no Reservation was required, there were many types of tubs, and the water temperature was just right. After the bath, my skin felt smooth and silky, which made me feel wonderful. We were very happy that it was all-inclusive. The beer after the bath was amazing. For dinner’s kaiseki course, I chose beef tongue shabu-shabu; both the portion and flavor were outstanding. The gentleman who assisted us at the restaurant had exceptionally polite and wonderful manners. I was born and raised in Sendai, but I have lived away from my hometown for a long time now. Miyagi rice is something we can proudly boast about to The whole country. We enjoyed it very much. The eggplant miso at breakfast reminded me of my mother’s cooking. I had known since childhood that Naruko has many Accommodations, but I’m truly glad we stayed at Naruko Kanko Hotel. We would love to visit again. Thank you very much for everything.

I was impressed by the staff’s thoughtful, unobtrusive hospitality. The meals featured plenty of wild mountain vegetables and local ingredients, and I was very satisfied with the careful preparation. They were wonderful dishes you can’t experience in the city. We also used the private bath, which I highly recommend. It was just the right size and temperature, and it was comforting that the changing area had tatami mats. This is a memorable Accommodation I would love to stay at again.

The Onsen suited me well, helped improve my skin condition, and felt wonderful. The next day, when I opened the window, everything outside was covered in snow.

The Onsen water quality is unquestionably top-class. My wheelchair-using parent could also access the private family bath and move around the property with ease. Thank you. Opinions may vary about the meals, and I can’t say how true gourmet diners would feel, but we really liked the half-buffet. Personally, I think a full buffet would be fine. It’s a very good Ryokan.

I stayed for one night with my elderly parents. The Onsen was, of course, wonderful—we stayed warm right up until bedtime. We were also able to bathe in the Onsen at affiliated Hotels and in the public baths, so we could truly enjoy Naruko’s famous hot springs. It was absolutely fantastic. At the buffet dining venue, my elderly father has back problems, so carrying a tray and serving himself while standing between other guests in line seemed like it would be a challenge. However, there were carts to place trays on, which allowed him to serve himself without bothering others and move around comfortably. We also loved the wide variety of options and the fun of choosing from them—my father was very happy as well. One disappointing point is that it likely depends on how many guests there are that day, but quite a few dishes—including desserts—were marked as “available until gone.” In the latter half of service, even if portions were smaller on smaller trays or plates, I hope the same selection as at opening time could be kept available. We would like to stay again as a family with my father.

The Onsen water was originally great, but when I stayed again after a long time, it had improved even more. It was already silky-smooth, but this time it also had a stronger sulfur feel and a milky-white appearance—absolutely wonderful. (Just my personal impression.) I don’t usually leave comments, but this was the best so far, so I wanted to share my thoughts. I would like to visit again. Thank you.

This was a thoroughly satisfying stay in every way. Right after arriving, we were captivated by the beautiful song of Japanese bush warblers. After entering our Room, we enjoyed the large public bath and open-air bath until dinner; the Onsen water was wonderfully clear, odorless, and tasteless with an excellent quality. Dinner featured a wide variety of dishes using many local ingredients—especially the apple gratin, which was surprisingly delicious. After sleeping soundly, we enjoyed morning bathing at four different spots to fully savor the Onsen, and breakfast also offered many options—so tasty that we ate a bit too much. Conversation with the proprietress was delightful, making it a truly enjoyable trip. This Accommodation is highly recommended for those who want to take their time enjoying the baths and meals.

The owner of the Accommodation seems deeply devoted to the Onsen and handed me an Onsen analysis sheet at the front desk—something I’d never experienced before. The main rock bath had a wonderful atmosphere and there were three tubs, but all of them were too hot for me to soak in. I barely managed to get into the deep bath at the front for about 10 seconds a few times. I understand the desire for guests to enjoy the free-flowing natural hot spring water, but it was a bit intense for me. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the smaller gourd-shaped bath and went in three times. The meals were modest but more than enough, and especially the soba was delicious. The toilet in my Room was modern and comfortable. The building is very spacious and must be difficult to maintain, but I hope they will continue doing well for many years to come.