Ashigara Station (Kanagawa Prefecture) × Stays Popular For Snow-View BathsHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan

This was my third stay. Although it is your 6th anniversary, the entire property felt very clean, and the changing room in particular was spotless—shiny and very pleasant. The meals were also excellent. Last time I borrowed a magnifying mirror and a hair iron, and this time they had already been prepared for me. I was truly impressed by such attentive service. Next time, I would love to bring my daughter’s family and stay again.

This was an Accommodation I was very satisfied with. The private bath and the in-room bath were especially wonderful, and I was able to relax and fully enjoy the Onsen. Overall, I felt it offered great value for the price. For breakfast, rice, miso soup, raw egg, and natto are available for unlimited refills, but the initial serving was already generous enough that refills weren’t necessary—I was very satisfied. For dinner, you can choose from two course options; however, at check-in on the first day, the sushi & shabu-shabu course was fully booked. Even so, both courses were excellent in both quality and portion size, and everything was delicious. The amenities were also well stocked, and I appreciated the snack service as well as the wide selection of yukata provided. There were complimentary ice cream and coffee services along with late-night soba throughout my stay, which made me feel how extensive the services were. The late-night soba was also very tasty. If I had to mention one area for improvement, it would be dinner service. Sometimes water or tea was provided at the start and sometimes it wasn’t; also, there were times when drinks weren’t refilled unless we asked. That point stood out slightly, but aside from that I was extremely satisfied overall and would definitely like to stay again.

I stayed for 2 nights and 3 days and was able to relax very well. It is run by a kind, friendly couple. The Onsen called the lava bath was very pleasant, and there was also an open-air bath. You can also bathe in the morning. If you are coming by car, you can park in the parking lot of the nearby shrine (?). It is close to Ohiradai Station. It was a wonderful Accommodation where you could hear wild birds and the train whistle.

After 20 years, the bath was still great, and although meals were previously served in the Room, the food was excellent. The staff were all very pleasant. The garden remains as beautiful as it was 20 years ago. While I like the nostalgic feel of the building, a bit more renovation might be better.