Kaiseki Inn Ogiya

It’s not a flashy tourist destination, and it doesn’t have particularly scenic views, but it’s my favorite Accommodation where you can relax and unwind. I’ve visited nearly 10 times so far. The biggest highlight is probably the food. The kaiseki cuisine, served in beautiful tableware, has had a consistently reliable taste for years. Because more Rooms now come with open-air baths, there are three small baths that you can use whenever they’re available. Two of them require going up and down steep stairs, so I wouldn’t recommend them for guests with mobility issues, but they have a wonderful atmosphere. The Onsen water quality is excellent and well regarded. This time I chose a relatively affordable Room, so there was no in-room dining. Still, the Room was clean and prepared so our family could spend quiet time together, so there were no issues. This was my first time visiting by train. If you contact them in advance, they can also provide pick-up and drop-off service. One downside—though I’m not sure if this applies to all Rooms—is that the toilet/bath area in the Room is a unit bath. It’s a bit disappointing given how charming the Room is otherwise. Also, while you can walk around barefoot inside the building, it was disappointing that they no longer provide socks—though perhaps I simply should have asked for them. If possible, I recommend a Multiple Night Stay so you can take it easy—read books, enjoy the Onsen, and take naps during the day. I’d like to visit again.

About three days ago, I changed my itinerary and made a last-minute Reservation here.They picked me up at the station, and we arrived quickly. From the outside it looked like a small Accommodation, but inside it had an intricate layout. After going up the stairs, I was shown to a Room that was surprisingly spacious. From the bedroom there was a living room, an open-air bath right outside the window, and even a dining room—it felt like staying in a private house. The attendant was very pleasant.All of the meals were delicious. The broth had great flavor, the sashimi was fresh, and they served freshly fried tempura piping hot.The only downside was that because the open-air bath is right outside the window and there is a stone wall close by, it stayed dim even during the day. Still, thanks to that I slept soundly until they came to let me know it was time for breakfast.