Akayu Onsen Art Museum-like Inn Ryokan Yamato-ya

We stayed as a couple on 8/5. The Ryokan is located around the middle of the Akayu Onsen town. Arriving at the entrance on a quiet midsummer afternoon, we were warmly welcomed by a beautiful proprietress.The artworks displayed throughout were truly beautiful and valuable, with a nostalgic yet mysterious feel—it was like visiting a hidden museum surrounded by majestic mountains.The Onsen baths included a Roman-style bath and a rock bath. Everything was kept very clean, and the artistic atmosphere carried through. Best of all, the water was pleasantly hot and felt great for stiff shoulders and nerve pain. The shower pressure was strong too—excellent.We ate nearby this time, but it sounds like they offer carefully curated menus.And the Room: a spacious Japanese-style Room, welcome tea and sweets, and a large TV. We were very satisfied.I also saw comments from others saying the facilities and building are old—but that’s exactly part of its charm. I hope it can remain just as it is for as long as possible. It was an old-fashioned, artistic Ryokan where we could truly relax and feel healed. Thank you very much!

I was a bit anxious about staying with my grandchild, but the staff at the Ryokan were very attentive, and we had a wonderful time. The Onsen was also great—calm and relaxing. I’d like to visit again for the Onsen and the Japanese sake tasting set.