Yunoko Sea and Sunset

Last year, my 101-year-old mother-in-law passed away, and I invited my elder sister and niece, who have been feeling a bit lonely since then, to stay here. We celebrated my sister's birthday during dinner with a toast, and the staff surprised us with a Happy Birthday song and cake. Seeing my sister's happy smile made me feel so glad I chose this Hotel. Although we couldn't see the sunset this time due to rain (unlike last time), we will definitely come back again!

I stayed with my parents and wife. The view from the oceanfront room was stunning, and while the facility is not new, it is well-maintained and clean. Regarding meals, I usually don't go for buffets, but I was looking forward to it after reading reviews. Dinner was especially delightful with fresh sashimi, large fried shrimp, and curry being particularly delicious. There were plenty of drink options with an all-you-can-drink service (almost all-inclusive unless you drink in your room). I personally enjoyed many shochu highballs. The restaurant staff's thoughtfulness and enjoyable conversations left a lasting impression on me—it felt like a warm accommodation.After returning home, I happened to watch the accommodation's YouTube video where the president spoke about "warmth," which made perfect sense to me. My father got tired during the trip, so we were very grateful to borrow a wheelchair.To be honest, I didn’t know much about Yunoko Onsen before this trip, but it turned out to be an incredibly relaxing onsen destination. It’s a bit sad that this area has declined over time; however, I really liked the environment around the accommodation—especially Yunoko Island Park’s atmosphere was wonderful. I took walks there four times: in the evening at sunset (when it’s lit up), at night during illumination hours, early morning at dawn, and later in the morning.I sincerely hope that Yunoko Onsen continues to thrive as a beautiful onsen destination for years to come. Thank you also for sending us our family photo—it meant so much! We will definitely stay here again when visiting Minamata!