Okutamakawa Onsen Suwaya

The maisonette room we stayed in was a truly lovely hideaway, reached by passing the semi-private dining area, going through a door, and climbing the stairs beyond. Traditional Japanese-style rooms are lovely too, but the blend of Japanese and Western styles perfectly suited our mood this time.The bath was more spacious than it looked in the photos, and a long soak in the pleasantly warm water felt as though it was drawing the fatigue out from deep within. We thoroughly enjoyed the delicious meals as well, making this our most memorable anniversary.

After soaking a face mask in the radium hot spring water—a rare type accounting for just 7% of hot springs—and applying it, my skin felt great.The food was absolutely delicious, featuring rare ingredients and perfect seasoning. Every dish was wonderful.The only disappointment was seeing three stink bugs in the bedroom and four during our meal, which made it a little hard to relax.The service was calm yet cheerful, with just the right balance of attentiveness and privacy.I would definitely love to visit again.