Bessho Onsen Ryokan Hanaya

I stayed one night in the Main Building 8-tatami + 6-tatami Room.The charming covered corridor and the surrounding gardens were wonderful. I imagine it offers a different atmosphere with each season. Various hanging lanterns are lit along the corridor, making it even more atmospheric in the morning and evening.The lighting in the lobby, library, and Room was also enjoyable in its own way.Each of the three large public baths had a distinct character—the marble bath with stained glass, and the open-air bath with greenery all around. One downside is that, due to the Onsen minerals, the floors can be slippery.As this is an Onsen Ryokan, it was relaxing to spend time inside wearing yukata.All staff were kind and had lovely smiles. It was also fun to see that outfits differed depending on who assisted us—and sometimes even between morning and evening for the same person.Because of the building layout—Rooms connected like separate annexes via covered corridors—some areas inevitably feel almost outdoors. If you dislike insects or mosquitoes, you may want to take precautions.The meals were not overly elaborate, but seafood and other dishes were prepared deliciously, and I was satisfied with the carefully selected tableware as well.For the price, this Accommodation offers a truly luxurious escape from everyday life—I highly recommend it.

A historic Japanese Ryokan. The interior and each Room are connected by covered corridors, and the Japanese garden and koi pond were beautiful.However, it’s easy to get lost when returning to your Room—though that was part of the fun.The meals were delicious, but seafood might be better if it’s river fish. The premium beef sukiyaki was especially excellent.The Onsen had abundant hot water and was spacious, with traces of the old mixed-bathing style still remaining. The water was wonderful.The in-house tour is great and very interesting. We even came across a wild raccoon dog sunbathing in the garden—lucky us.A calm, truly wonderful Accommodation. Our family loves this kind of Ryokan.If possible, we would like two towels and two yukata per person.