Kinugawa Onsen Hotel New Ooruri

This is my second stay. For a reasonable rate, you can relax in the free-flowing Onsen, and the dinner buffet includes one alcoholic drink. The breakfast buffet is also plentiful, with everything from Japanese options like grated yam, okra, natto (sticky foods), negitoro (minced tuna), and grilled fish to Western items such as bread and sausages—more than enough to enjoy. If I had to mention one drawback, it would be that dinner starts at only one time: 5:30 p.m.The private rooftop open-air bath is first-come, first-served; when I checked in around 4:30 p.m., all slots were already taken so I couldn’t use it. However, you can still fully enjoy the spacious large public bath and the open-air bath on another floor (note: the open-air bath has no washing area, and part of it may be visible from terraces of upper-floor Hotel rooms).

I stayed with the No Meals Included plan.The building is a bit old overall, but the guest rooms are well cleaned.If your room is on a higher floor, you can clearly see the Kinugawa River and Tateiwa Rock nearby from the balcony.The Onsen was outstanding—far better than you would expect for this price.In the private open-air bath, a few insects may appear, so if that bothers you, it may be best to avoid staying in summer. However, the view is great, and you can see the stars clearly at night.The staff are either older Japanese or foreign employees, and their service is very polite.Overall, this Ryokan offers some of the best value in Kinugawa Onsen.