Yamashiro Onsen Houshoutei

This was my first stay here.The Room was spacious, and I was very satisfied to be able to relax in the Onsen.If I have the opportunity, I would like to stay here again.

As the Accommodation strongly emphasizes families with children, we chose the top-floor “Bento in Your Room” Plan for our trip as a couple. After enjoying a draft beer in the lounge after our bath, we returned to our Room to find a bento (more than enough for us) already delivered, allowing us to relax and enjoy dinner at our own pace. Since we travel often, buffets can feel like too much food or a hassle to go back and forth for, so this kind of in-room dining is wonderfully calming.The Room is beautifully appointed and feels very elegant. That said, with the sunken kotatsu-style seating area and the futons already laid out, we ended up dozing off without meaning to. We had been looking forward to the late-night soba served with the chef’s signature dashi broth, but before we knew it it was past midnight and even the baths were closed—such a waste! Still, that just shows how comfortable we felt.With only a small number of guest rooms, both the baths and lounge were very comfortable to use. The washing area in the bath has tatami flooring, which seems safer even if children get excited and slip. We didn’t use it ourselves, but there is also a private family bath that should be great for families—though there appeared to be only about six Reservation slots available, so it may be competitive.We were also pleased with amenities like the ReFa shower head and Dyson hair dryer (which we use at home and know is excellent). We truly enjoyed everything that makes an Accommodation of this size special. The staff are well trained as well, making our stay very pleasant. We would love to visit again for another relaxing getaway.