Harazuru Onsen Parensu Onoya

A historic Ryokan towering along the Chikugo River. We stayed in a scenic 9th-floor Room and enjoyed both the open-air bath and indoor bath in the large public bath!Dinner portions were on the smaller side, but the breakfast buffet offered excellent variety and quality—we were very satisfied.During our stay, we appreciated the complimentary coffee and drinks service in the lounge.We traveled with a baby, and it was a wonderful Accommodation with great hospitality and well-equipped barrier-free facilities!

It had been a while since my last stay at this Accommodation.Over the past few years, the open-air bath has been renovated and Onsen water has been introduced in the Room, so I was really looking forward to it.The open-air bath has wonderfully soft water that feels like soaking in a beauty serum. There is also a sauna, making the open-air bathing area even more enjoyable. The men’s open-air bath has also been renewed, and with the rotation system in place, it was possible to enjoy two different open-air baths.This time I stayed on the 11th floor.When I entered the Room, I found that it had been renovated inside—everything felt new and very pleasant.Since I’ve slept on a semi-double bed for over 30 years, having a single bed due to the space taken up by the in-room Onsen felt a bit cramped.The tatami area uses floor chairs, which can be difficult for older guests to sit on. I would appreciate floor chairs with at least 30 cm of height.The in-room Onsen was extremely relaxing. In the morning, I stretched my arms out toward the rising sun from the bath and recharged my energy for the day.For meals, I dined at Jusui. I always look forward to it because of their attentive service and delicious food.Also, behind the lobby, what used to be a souvenir corner has been remodeled into a lounge offering welcome drinks and complimentary beverages. It is available until 10:00 p.m., and it made my stay very comfortable. There is also an area where you can use a laptop while looking out at the garden—an excellent addition.Isn’t this Hotel ideal for businesspeople and managers who want to relax alone while getting some work done?I could really feel how much care went into each renovation point—and that significant investment has been made.Next time, I plan to make a Reservation for a larger Room.Thank you very much.