Arima Onsen Miyukisou Hanamusubi

I visited for a day trip.The staff were very friendly.It was in a quiet location, a little away from the Onsen town.I arrived by car about an hour early, so I went shopping in the Onsen town about a 12-minute walk away, and they picked me up by car at the tourist information center.It was raining, so I really appreciated being picked up even though it was just a day trip.Thank you very much.Next time, I would like to stay overnight.

A close friend was returning to Japan from overseas, so five mom friends and I made a Reservation a month in advance to relax and spend time together. We planned to arrive after 10:00 since the parking lot is free after that, so we got there just after 10:00 and left our luggage at the front desk. While we were out exploring the town, we received a call from an elderly woman at the Accommodation—she offered us an upgrade to a suite. It came with an open-air bath, and both dinner and breakfast would be served in the Room, so we accepted without hesitation. We returned around 15:00 to check in, and were shown to what we were told is the largest Room in the building, featuring a hinoki open-air bath with golden hot-spring water, a large sofa, and even a massage chair. Later we learned that the call about the upgrade was from the proprietress herself. The staff’s service was extremely attentive, and the meals were outstanding—especially the first matsutake mushroom dobin-mushi of the season and grilled Kobe beef. Conversation flowed nonstop with my dear friend whom I rarely get to see; one night wasn’t nearly enough, but it became a truly satisfying trip for all five of us.