Satoyama Holiday Kyoto KEMURIKAWA

I chose this place while looking for a nearby destination I could reach by car with my father (85), as it may be our last trip together. I wished I could have brought my late mother as well, so I came with her photo. It was about a 90-minute drive. Surrounded by greenery, we stayed one night from Sunday to Monday, which suited our schedule. There is an elevator, and the seating is comfortably spaced. Dinner was a kaiseki-style meal, with vegetables prepared deliciously. Breakfast was buffet-style, but they do not let in too many guests at once, and the small-dish presentation was great. The rice was also delicious, and the seasoning was just right. I would like to visit again casually. There are activities that children will enjoy too, and next time we plan to come with our grandchildren’s family.

It was a shame we arrived late, but since it was all-inclusive, we enjoyed drinks without hesitation. After 8:00 p.m., there were also plenty of snacks available.We had dinner in a lovely private annex, enjoyed live piano music at night, and even made use of the massage chair.The bath had tatami flooring that felt great underfoot, but the open-air bath was a little cool. Also, there were times when no one was at the front desk, which felt slightly unsettling—having a bell or similar would be helpful.