Tamani Onsen Station × Recommended Accommodation for a Healing Solo TripHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan

You can enjoy Hōekisen Onsen, with a 1,300-year history, as 100% free-flowing natural spring water with no added water. As it is a private bath, I was able to relax and soak at my own pace while enjoying the river view. The scenery of the Uregawa River was also wonderful. The Room will be irresistible for anyone who loves traditional old Japanese houses. The meals were Chinese herbal cuisine prepared by a Chinese chef; paired perfectly with herbal liquor and were truly delicious. The chicken breast soup, black-bone chicken soup, and soft-shelled turtle soup were all excellent. I could also use the baths at a nearby sister property; each had great views and was wonderful in its own way. I stayed for two nights, but there are many attractions nearby and I couldn’t see everything, so I’d like to visit again.

I was happy to be able to choose matcha as the welcome drink. The sweets served were cute and nice. The whole Ryokan had a charming atmosphere and felt very pleasant. Both dinner and breakfast were very delicious. It would have been even better if the bath had been maintained a bit more.

This was my first stay. The view from the open-air bath was wonderful. The tasting comparison of Hourai beef and Dando beef was also delicious.

I love Yuya Onsen and visit a few times a year, and this time I stayed at Ryokan Hisago. It’s a long-established Ryokan built along the river, and it seems the Rooms have been renovated, so I was really looking forward to it. From check-in, we received a warm welcome and were shown to our Room—and it was exactly as I had hoped! It was clean with a comfortable layout, and the size was more than sufficient. When you open the window, you can hear the murmur of the river and the calls of wildlife, which is incredibly soothing. The meals were very well seasoned, and freshly prepared dishes were brought out one after another, making everything even more enjoyable. The bath temperature was slightly on the lukewarm side, so you can relax while looking out at the river. If available, you can use the private open-air bath freely, so I was able to enjoy it in the evening, at night, and in the morning as well. It was also great that it could be used throughout the night. This is an Accommodation I’d love to visit again.

This is a small, traditional Japanese-style Ryokan with just six Rooms, but it was very well maintained with attentive cleaning and service, creating a wonderful atmosphere. When I told them I was coming by train, they surprised me by picking me up at the station—perhaps because it was drizzling. I was satisfied with both the quality and quantity of the meals, and the Onsen was at just the right temperature—so comfortable I could stay in forever. The riverside open-air bath had a great view and felt amazing. I’d love to stay again.