Hotel Iya Onsen

I was finally able to stay at Iya Onsen, which I had long dreamed of visiting. After sightseeing at Oboke Gorge and the Kazurabashi Vine Bridge and traveling along narrow mountain roads, we arrived at a truly charming Accommodation.Taking the cable car down to the open-air bath at the bottom of a deep V-shaped valley was a one-of-a-kind experience. While listening to the river and admiring the greenery, I was able to soak slowly in the pleasantly warm water. The indoor bath in the building also had wonderful views and excellent water.We also thoroughly enjoyed the creative, thoughtfully prepared dishes.The hospitality of all the staff was outstanding. Thank you very much for taking such good care of us. Next time, I would love to visit during the autumn foliage season.

This was my first stay, and from the warm welcome with smiling faces to checkout, I was able to relax and truly enjoy myself. The explanations about using the baths and restaurant were clear, and any questions or requests I had were answered in an easy-to-understand way. 　 The view from the Room was exactly what I had hoped for—wonderful. The Onsen was also excellent. Before soaking in each bath, I felt excited watching the scenery change moment by moment. The water temperature was never too hot, so I could enjoy it at my own pace.The food was even better than expected. I enjoyed every dish while admiring how the ingredients were brought out and combined so beautifully.Throughout my stay, I could sense a commitment to refining ideas into something even more complete in many small details. Thanks to that, even though it was my first time staying here, I felt as relaxed as if I had visited many times before. It turned into a wonderful Onsen trip.