Hotel Koyanagi

All the staff were very helpful, and I had a comfortable stay.

I was looking for an Onsen I could reach from Nagaoka Station, happened to find this Onsen Ryokan, and decided to stay.As it was my first time hearing of this hot spring area, I honestly didn’t expect much—but in the best way, it exceeded my expectations and made for a very comfortable stay.Since I chose a budget Room without windows, it felt similar to a single Room in a Business Hotel. For that reason I gave the Room three stars, but I selected it knowing what to expect, so there were no issues at all. Amenities were fully provided in the Onsen changing area and were well stocked.What stood out most were the Onsen and the meals.The Onsen facilities are all in one area, with an indoor bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna. True to its “panoramic” name, the baths aren’t especially large, but the view is genuinely excellent—you can overlook the Echigo Plain. The water temperature was just right as well; it was so relaxing I could have stayed in forever. The night view was also beautiful, and I ended up soaking for a long time. After using the sauna, cooling off outside on the chairs by the open-air bath felt wonderful.The meals featured plenty of fresh ingredients from Sado Island; everything looked beautiful and tasted great. There were many dishes so I worried I might not finish them all, but each portion was modestly sized so I could enjoy everything without feeling overly full.I dined at a table set up in a large hall; guests staying in higher-grade Rooms seem to be able to choose in-room dining as well, so you can pick what suits you best.The staff worked efficiently without ever rushing me, and everyone greeted me properly—I was able to relax throughout my stay.I arrived completely worn out from work day after day, but thanks to the excellent Onsen and food along with warm service, I left refreshed and re-energized. Even as a limited-time discount rate (one night with two meals) 15 ,200 yen feels like an incredible value.Thank you very much for taking care of me!