Sato no Iori Souen

I found this Accommodation while looking for a nearby place to stay on our way to Kamikochi. It’s a wonderful Accommodation in a quiet mountain village, and everything—the atmosphere, the meals, and the Onsen—was extremely satisfying.We visited with children, and I really appreciate their thoughtfulness, such as preparing the largest Room for us. Although it was near the end of the season, we were able to join the free firefly viewing event and saw about 10 fireflies—it was truly moving!!The Hida beef in the meal was tender, sweet, and absolutely delicious! The Onsen includes both simple spring water and mildly alkaline water; neither has a strong scent or feel, so it’s very refreshing. Some people might find it just slightly hot.The Room was spacious and relaxing, and even in late July it was cool at night—we could turn off the air conditioner, open the windows, and sleep comfortably. We will definitely be back!!*The only thing I noticed: I’m not sure whether it’s due to prefectural policy or the Accommodation’s policy, but there were many foreign staff members (Southeast Asian) working in the dining area. They were friendly and very kind so it didn’t bother us at all, but some guests may feel differently. If you’re concerned, you may want to contact them in advance.*

I’m glad we chose Fukuji Onsen, the smallest Onsen area among the secluded hot-spring villages of Okuhida that aren’t easy to reach. This Accommodation welcomes you with an irori-style Room that feels like a nostalgic hometown etched into the Japanese spirit. The refined yet natural garden and the views from the outdoor bath let us spend time peacefully. Everyone at the Accommodation was kind and courteous. The international staff also spoke excellent Japanese and clearly took great care to provide true Japanese hospitality, which left a very positive impression. Both dinner and breakfast featured creative Japanese cuisine—beautiful to look at—using unique local ingredients, and we were satisfied with both quality and quantity. However, the private family bath and open-air bath were a bit far, and even when we went there they were often occupied, so we frequently had to give up. It was also disappointing that your feet can get wet on rainy days. Even so, it’s an Accommodation we would like to visit again.