오하라 온천 × 자연 체험 숙소평가가 높은 호텔·료칸

I stayed for one night as a change of pace. Both the facilities and the room were cleaner than expected, making for a very comfortable stay. Since I was traveling alone, I stayed in a 4.5-tatami room, but the high ceiling made it feel spacious and inviting. From the window, you can see the pond and enjoy the peaceful sight of koi swimming by. For dinner, I had the miso hot pot; it had a wonderful miso aroma and was truly satisfying. The onsen is pleasantly lukewarm—so relaxing you could soak for hours! It felt amazing, like my everyday fatigue slowly melted away. This was an inn where I could unwind so much that my tiredness and stress seemed to disappear. I would love to stay here again.

I stayed during the late-snow season. I had visited once a long time ago, and this time I stayed for one night to relax and spend some quiet time in Ohara. Perhaps because of the season, I had the Onsen all to myself both morning and evening. The meals were Japanese-style, just how I like them: chicken hot pot for dinner, and simmered fish for breakfast with plenty of rice accompaniments. The chicken hot pot was delicious, and comparing different miso flavors made the rice go down even easier. The table layout was calm and comfortable, set so you can look out at the garden without feeling other guests’ eyes on you. Thanks to the kind advice from the young proprietress, I visited a temple she recommended the next day. There is quite a bit of self-service in the Room, but it didn’t bother me. The Accommodation also felt like great value, and I’d love to return every year around this time.