Fujiya Ryokan

My spouse and I travel almost every week, and for the past two years we have stayed at Fujiya Ryokan without fail every month. This was our 37th stay in total. This is purely my personal opinion, but among the many top-class Ryokan, I think the dinner here is outstanding. It easily holds its own against places that cost twice as much per night. The signature eel dish is superb, of course, but what truly impresses us is that even after so many visits we rarely encounter the same dishes—each meal showcases deep, flavorful dashi and seasonal ingredients with remarkable creativity and care.Breakfast, on the other hand, is the same menu each month, yet it never gets old—and it always makes us want to come back again next month.It’s a slight shame there’s no sauna, and opinions may differ about the compact public bath, but we love it: in Yugawara’s clear, silky Onsen water you can also sense a gentle aroma of wood, making it wonderfully relaxing.We consider this a fantastic Accommodation that we absolutely want to visit at least once a month from now on as well.

I’d been curious about this Accommodation for several years, and this was my first time staying here—traveling solo!Unfortunately, the timing was bad: a typhoon was approaching, trains were suspended, and there was even an earthquake in the middle of the night. I ended up spending an anxious morning with the TV left on.However, at breakfast the staff kindly checked in on me, and they also thoughtfully advised me on how to spend my time after checkout. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy the rest of my stay with peace of mind.Everyone treated me so well. The Accommodation itself was wonderful, and I was truly impressed by the staff’s hospitality.I’m also interested in trying a different Room, so I hope to return again within this year. I was completely satisfied with both the bath and the meals. Highly recommended.