Tensui Saryo

I stayed in the Moon Room on a solo trip.Due to various circumstances, I made a Reservation after 5:00 PM on the day of arrival, and with the same-day discount it was a great deal.Since my expected arrival time was set for 10:00 PM, the Accommodation contacted me, and their warm and kind response raised my expectations.I arrived just before the welcome drink service ended.Soaking in the iconic footbath, I enjoyed sparkling wine poured generously.The Room was more than spacious enough for one person, and although I initially thought the Onsen on the terrace might be small from the photos, it was also plenty for one.It’s a circulated bath from Kiga Onsen, but for someone like me who prefers hotter water, it was just right—and it warmed me up so much that I started sweating.The door from the Room to the terrace is accordion-style, so after daybreak I left it fully open all morning—it felt wonderful.The open-air bath at the large public bath uses free-flowing spring water from Owakudani.As someone who likes Kusatsu and Manza, I felt the sulfur scent was mild, but I still really enjoyed the milky-white water.However, it was unpleasant to have long hairs and fallen leaves cling to my body.In addition to the powder corner in the large public bath area, there is also a separate powder room with a ReFa hair dryer, a Panasonic hair iron, and a Panasonic facial steamer. Since I had been considering buying them anyway, it was great to be able to try them out.(For reference, the hair dryers in the large public bath were Dyson.)There were many negative Reviews online so I felt nervous until actually staying here, but it turned out to be a very satisfying stay.I’m also interested in one of their higher-category detached Rooms (annex), so I’d love to visit again.

This was my first time staying in the detached guest room at Kifuu (1202). The Room felt very clean, and the service that lets you grind your own coffee was a delightful experience you don’t usually get. I enjoyed it as my morning coffee, and with the lush green mountains visible from the Room, it tasted even better and helped me truly relax. The meals are creative kaiseki, so they have a relaxed, unpretentious feel that I personally like. In particular, the eel kabayaki with creamy miso dressing served as an appetizer was uniquely original—something you can’t find elsewhere—and it made me want seconds. The large public bath also exceeded expectations: you can enjoy two types of Onsen (Owakudani and Kiga Onsen) in one visit, which was perfect for someone like me who wants to try everything. Many of the staff appeared to be from overseas, but everyone welcomed us with warm smiles and has clearly studied Japanese well, so it didn’t bother me at all. If anything, their hospitality felt stronger than that of some Japanese staff elsewhere. If I had to mention a couple of points: the main building is quite far from the Room. That’s part of staying in a detached unit, but elderly guests or anyone with mobility issues should be aware. Also, the private open-air bath in the guest room was smaller than expected. I chose this Room because photos made it look like two people could bathe together comfortably, but it was really only spacious enough for one person to soak and relax—so my hope didn’t quite come true. It’s best to confirm with the Accommodation in advance. Overall, I think it’s a very good Accommodation.