Yumori Tanakaya

The riverside open-air bath was closed, but we used the outdoor Onsen reached by going down 300 steps. The staircase is so narrow that only one person can pass at a time. We were told it’s open until 11:00 p.m., but we were worried about our footing at night, so we went in the evening and again in the morning. While soaking, we enjoyed the river’s flow and the mountains, listening to the sound of the water. The stairs were tough, but I truly felt glad we came. The semi-open-air bath down about 20 steps was also wonderful, with a clear view of the mountains right in front of you. The temperature was perfect for me.I didn’t expect much from the indoor bath, but it had large windows and felt very pleasant; there was a jacuzzi, a reclining bath, and a hotter pool where we could relax comfortably.Everyone at the Accommodation was very kind and welcoming. Dinner came in many small dishes. The beef and the meatballs in the hot pot were delicious. Even simple items like the beef sauce, hot-pot broth, and pickles were all excellent. The portions were just right for us as a couple.I think you need to be fairly fit to visit an outdoor Onsen that requires going down 300 steps—but I’m really glad we did.This isn’t about the Accommodation itself, but both the bus driver from Nasushiobara Station and the person at Shiobara Onsen Terminal who explained a map of Shiobara Onsen were incredibly friendly, which made our memories of this trip even better. Thank you very much!

This was my first stay. The corner Room had a great view, and everything was clean, so I had a very comfortable time. The only thing I noticed was the in-room bath. I asked the staff how to use it and tried filling it with the hot spring water right away. Since the temperature is close to 60°C, it was extremely hot at first, which I could confirm. However, when I tried filling it again later in the evening to enjoy a long soak, warm water did not come out easily. By then it was after 10:00 p.m., and I didn’t want to trouble the front desk, so I didn’t call. Another guest who uses added water mentioned experiencing the same situation: only a small amount came out from the spout little by little, and it felt like it took quite a long time to fill the tub. In the end, I gave up on using the in-room bath and used the large public bath instead, which was very relaxing. Other than that, everything was excellent—the staff were wonderful and kindly spoke to me, the meals were satisfying, and cleanliness throughout was great. With such beautiful views during this season of fresh greenery, I’d like to look forward to enjoying the in-room bath next time as well. I apologize for asking this as a request, but I would appreciate it if you could check on how well hot water fills into the tub. Personally, I was very satisfied with the hinoki bath.