Kyu-tei: An Onsen Inn with Detached Rooms

We stayed as a family of three at the end of May.It was deeply relaxing, and we were able to take our time and unwind.After arriving around 3:30 p.m., we fully enjoyed the large public bath until dinner began at 5:30 p.m.The indoor bath and sauna were clean and excellent, but the multi-level design of the open-air bath and the beautiful Japanese ambiance you can enjoy from there were truly wonderful—I ended up soaking for a long time.The meals featured seasonal local ingredients, and not only was the quality outstanding, but the portions were also generous, so we thoroughly enjoyed everything.Dinner was a Japanese-Western fusion style, which made it especially nice to enjoy drink pairings with each course.Even though we ate plenty at dinner, breakfast was so delicious that I couldn’t stop going back for more rice…We ate a lot, yet everything felt gentle on the body—in fact, I even felt refreshed from within—and I’ve continued to feel great even after returning home.Because we slept so well, we woke up feeling refreshed—and then enjoyed a morning soak in the open-air bath attached to our Room while listening to birdsong.I ended up bathing twice—both before and after breakfast.It truly felt like the most luxurious time of all.The water is continuously flowing fresh, and we could adjust the temperature ourselves.Away from the noise of the city and freed from everyday busyness, we spent an amazing time that left us fulfilled both physically and mentally.We are also grateful to all of the staff for their kind and attentive service.We would love to visit again as a family when we have another opportunity.

In this Accommodation, we were able to truly do nothing in a quiet setting—having tea with my husband in the lounge, stepping outside to gaze up at the starry sky, chatting now and then, soaking in the Onsen while looking at the sky, taking naps—and fully enjoy the slow flow of time. It nourished our hearts. Everywhere we looked in the Accommodation was beautifully maintained.The meals were delicious, with both the Japanese cuisine chef and the Western cuisine chef showcasing their skills; our eyes, tongues, and hearts were all satisfied. I can’t count how many times my husband and I said to each other, “It’s so good.”In the Room’s open-air bath, of course we could soak whenever we liked—and even the hair dryer was ReFa! Amazingly, the shampoo, conditioner, and body soap were also ReFa! Unfortunately the showerhead was a different brand, but the water pressure was excellent. It was only one night, but it was a rich and deeply satisfying stay. Thank you very much.