Oku-Nikko Yunomori

This was our third stay, and every year it exceeds our expectations. We checked in at 2:00 PM, and when we came out of the large public bath, it was raining. I had planned to go for a walk, but instead I was able to relax in the Room with a beer, which was great. The ReFa hair dryer in the Room was excellent as well. As for the food, the pumpkin fondue was outstanding—both the concept and the ingredients were wonderful. Every year there is some kind of surprising dish that delights us. I’ll work hard so we can come again next year!

This was our third stay—our first visit was in mid-August last year, then late March this year, and now late May. We were hoping to hear the spring cicadas and feel the fresh signs of spring, but we didn’t get to enjoy their chorus this time. If we had come a little later, we might have seen more wild mountain flowers as well. We did get to see deer and monkeys again.The sulfur-scented Onsen and the meals here suit us perfectly, so we keep coming back in different seasons. It’s fun how each visit brings new discoveries even in the same place. The staff are attentive without being intrusive, which makes our stay very comfortable. Unfortunately, we still haven’t seen a sky full of stars after sunset here, so we’re hoping to return again before midwinter.