Yamamura Annex

I stayed here with my daughter on a trip to Yamaguchi.We drove from Shin-Shimonoseki to the Ryokan by rental car.Right after arriving, we enjoyed the footbath, then the granite bath.After a walk around, we returned to the Ryokan for the open-air bath.After dinner, we used the bath in our Room.In the morning, we went to the hinoki-wood bath. After breakfast, we used the Room bath again.We really enjoyed all the Onsen.It may just have been how I felt, but when I woke up in the morning my fingers weren’t stiff like usual—maybe it was an Onsen effect.The food was delicious, the riverside scenery was beautiful, and there were few tourists, so it felt like a hidden gem.The staff at this Ryokan were also very welcoming and made it feel homey.The building showed its age, but that gave it character. The only disappointment was that the air conditioner in our Room didn’t cool well and it was uncomfortable. Maybe it’s an older unit?Also, there was a musty smell in the Room (different from sulfur) that bothered me.Still, I’d like to visit again if I have another chance, and if friends ask me for recommendations for a good Onsen getaway, this is an Accommodation I’d suggest.

The open-air bath was wonderful. For dinner, we ate at Takase, a restaurant inside the Hotel known for kawara soba. The authentic kawara soba was delicious.