Yuno Yado Aji no Yado Umenoya

I was impressed by every aspect of this stay.First, the food was truly outstanding. Not only were the ingredients excellent, but the menu featured an abundance of seasonal items that are hard to come by in everyday life—such as longtooth grouper (kue), Shizuoka-brand eel “Deshiko,” pike conger (hamo), kuruma prawns, and Kamo eggplant—and I was moved by each dish. There wasn’t a single miss: the dashi flavor came through beautifully, and the balance of ingredients and seasoning in every course was exquisite. The overall satisfaction was so high that it honestly felt surprising to be able to stay at this price while being served cuisine of such a high level.The Onsen was also wonderful.The bath area is new and kept very clean, so it was comfortable to use.In particular, Umenoya’s unique natural spring water at around 30°C was perfect for this hot season. Alternating it with the indoor bath at around 40°C left me feeling refreshed after bathing and made for a truly relaxing time. I highly recommend trying it this way.Above all, what left the strongest impression was the hospitality of the staff. When I accidentally dropped my chopsticks during dinner, one staff member immediately noticed and picked them up, and another staff member who saw this brought me a fresh pair. Their seamless teamwork showed how well they communicate on a daily basis, which really moved me.The proprietress has such a warm presence—always smiling and speaking to guests in a friendly way. Despite her young age, her attentiveness to guests and her awareness of everything throughout the Ryokan are exceptional; I don’t often encounter someone capable of providing hospitality at this level.It was an Accommodation that left me completely satisfied with its cuisine, Onsen, and service.I would love to return in another season to enjoy more delicious food and the Onsen again.

We stayed for two nights.The Room was very clean, and we were able to spend our time comfortably.Although the Room has been renovated, the toilet and washbasin seem to have been kept from before, giving it a slightly retro feel.The refrigerator cooled well, and although small, it also had a freezer compartment, which was convenient for chilling drinks and freezing ice packs.The meals were truly delicious.Hot dishes were served piping hot, nothing felt pre-made, and we enjoyed every single item.In particular, the conger eel course was excellent—so tender that we wondered if it really had any small bones at all.Even our son, who usually eats only a few dishes, finished everything that day and even had seconds of the final rice porridge.Breakfast didn’t have an overwhelming number of items, but rather than having many similar dishes lined up, everything paired well with rice and was very satisfying.With bonito flakes for egg-over-rice (tamago kake gohan), grilled fish, and other perfect matches for steamed white rice, we ended up eating more than usual in the morning.We were able to enjoy seasonal ingredients at their best and were extremely satisfied.There are two large public baths: a new one available only to guests staying overnight, and an older one also open to day visitors.The natural spring water at around 28°C felt different from a typical cold bath and allowed us to soak slowly and relax.Starting with the young proprietress’s wife (wakao-kami), all of the staff were young yet impressively professional in both their responses and their work. It seemed that anything we mentioned once was shared among them all, and we received encouraging words from several people.We spent both nights relaxing comfortably; both the meals and the baths exceeded our expectations—an Accommodation we were truly happy with.Next time, we would love to visit with our whole family.