Saryo Souen

I visited again for the first time in 10 years, and the corridor leading from the lobby to the guest rooms and the beautiful garden welcomed me just as beautifully as ever. The relaxing room and the wonderful cuisine that brings out the best of its ingredients were just as excellent. I would definitely like to visit again.

As I was traveling with my mother, who is unsteady on her feet and has a poor sense of direction, we chose a Room with an open-air bath. Because it was a bath in the Room, she could enjoy the Onsen with peace of mind, and it was absolutely the right choice. The guest Room was converted from a tea room and is completely detached, so we were able to relax at our own pace. It was sunny, but the sunlight filtered onto the veranda just perfectly; you can lie down there and enjoy the refreshing air. Both dinner and breakfast are so elaborate that it feels wasteful to leave anything behind, so it’s probably best not to have lunch. The cakes at the shop are delicious—I’d almost like to order them for delivery.