야시오이케 온천 앞 역 × 자체 온천 원천 보유 숙소식사의 평가가 높은 호텔·료칸

Late on a Friday in mid-September, my wife and I decided to spend the weekend at a quiet, rustic Onsen, so we searched on IKYU. We couldn’t go too far, so at first we looked into Kofu and Isawa along the Chuo Expressway. Then we found an Accommodation with photos of a stunning entrance—turns out it’s in Otsuki, a place we usually just pass by (sorry!). I hesitated for a moment after reading in a Review that there’s a narrow forest road on the way to the Accommodation (laugh), but I felt drawn to it and made a Reservation. After actually visiting—absolutely the right choice! It was exactly as I had imagined, and we were very satisfied with both the Onsen and the meals. In particular, given its riverside mountain setting, the salt-grilled char was outstanding. The choice of ingredients that matched the location truly impressed me. It felt like an adults-only hideaway, and the staff’s thoughtful sense of distance—attentive without being intrusive—was wonderful. My wife and I are already talking about coming back in another season. Thank you very much for everything.

Since my first stay around 2019, this has been my number one “Accommodation I want to return to.” Sometimes revisiting a wonderful Accommodation can be a little disappointing, but this time there was nothing like that at all—I was completely satisfied with every aspect of the stay once again. The Room had a natural interior with the warmth of wood and felt very comfortable, and the lobby was also a relaxing space surrounded by greenery. From the moment we arrived, it truly felt like an escape from everyday life. Above all, the dining was outstanding. Not only did everything taste amazing, but the presentation and overall experience made it exciting—wondering what would come next was part of the fun. Even my partner, who doesn’t often say “delicious,” was genuinely impressed by the meat dish. Along with the meat’s natural sweetness and rich flavor, the pairing with the sauce was excellent—we were still talking on our way home about how truly delicious it was. It didn’t just meet expectations; it reminded me all over again how special this Accommodation is. We would love to visit again.