Shiobara Onsen Kouunsou

As a self-employed person, it’s hard for me to take time off, but I was finally able to bring my elderly mother—who had been saying for so long that she wanted to visit an Onsen—for a one-night stay. I chose this Accommodation after reading Reviews, hoping we could relax more than at a large Hotel. Since we stayed on a weekday at the end of summer, the rooms were only about half occupied, which was also nice. The staff were all smiling and pleasant. We checked in early and enjoyed the Onsen before dinner. Dinner was served in private dining rooms with table seating. There were many dishes, but each portion was small enough to enjoy comfortably; everything was served warm at just the right pace, and the flavors and seasoning were perfect—we were very satisfied. The timing worked out well for the Onsen too, so we hardly ran into other guests and could take our time in both the indoor bath and the open-air bath. Staying during the autumn foliage season may be difficult due to crowds, but my mother said she definitely wants me to bring her again.

This was my second visit, following my stay last autumn. The staff are pleasant, and the meals—vegetable-focused—suit me very well at my age. The tableware is also beautiful. The bath was wonderful too, with a pleasantly silky feel to the water. As I was staying with my elderly mother, a Ryokan of this size is ideal. The Hasami-yaki rice bowls in the shop are so cute that I end up buying something every time. I’d love to stay again in autumn. Thank you very much.