Hiranoya Ryokan & Sauna

We had a wonderful stay.The open-air bath was a very calming space, and we were able to relax while listening to the sound of water and insects. The shampoo was also comfortable and didn’t leave our hair feeling squeaky. The Ryokan itself was spacious and felt like a maze, making it fun to walk around as if exploring. The barley tea and apple rooibos tea after the bath were also a thoughtful touch.I hadn’t been reading much for quite some time, but using the “Kotoba no Atelier” inspired me to make time for reading again in my daily life after this stay. I also wrote a Tokitegami letter and had a lovely time.Breakfast was buffet-style and everything was delicious—especially the fruit punch. Before breakfast, I ground coffee beans for drip coffee, which was also excellent and made for a very fulfilling experience.

My spouse and I stayed for one night with our dog.The property was clean and very welcoming, and the rooftop dog run was great.There was no dinner, only a breakfast buffet, but the selection was extensive and everything was delicious.The staff were attentive, so we could enjoy our meal comfortably.If I had one complaint, it would be that the parking lot is small; since we arrived later, we had to park in the second or third lot down below and walk up the hill, which felt quite far.