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Warmly welcomed in the building next to a charming soba restaurant, I enjoyed Iya’s local culture and nature. Upon entering the Room, I immediately noticed the lush green view, the bath, and a massage chair. The bath was already filled so I could use it right away. They also explained how to use it and told me it takes 20 minutes to fill completely. I wanted to soak immediately, but since it was a season of strong sunlight, I waited until the sun slipped behind the mountains. The breeze was pleasant, and I relaxed in the Room. The next morning, I ran hot water for about 10 minutes and then kept it flowing as I bathed; the gentle sound of trickling water and the crisp air made it wonderfully quiet and atmospheric. The cuisine was refined local fare—perfected so that each dish tasted best at the moment you take your first bite. I enjoyed my meal slowly and peacefully in an irori (sunken hearth) dining Room. When I entered, salt-grilled river fish and “dekomawashi” were already skewered over the hearth, gently roasting. As I ate the first dishes while watching the irori right in front of me— “So this is how you place charcoal…” “The irori really warms you up…” “This is how far from the fire you set skewers…” —I found myself drifting into a world like old folk tales. It was such an enjoyable time. When they lifted the lid of the soba-rice porridge (zousui), its aroma rose beautifully, and its flavor on my palate was wonderful; I honestly thought, “I didn’t know zousui could be this delicious.” A bright, friendly staff member also adjusted one skewer’s angle midway while checking how it was cooking—and for that brief moment their gaze and hands looked like true craftsmanship. Both the dekomawashi and river fish were warm and perfectly plump. Every dish was timed impeccably; paired with sake, everything tasted excellent. Even though I felt completely full afterward, the soba at the end was so good that I thought, “I’m full—and yet it’s already gone.” By breakfast time the next morning my body felt refreshed and hungry again, so once more I truly enjoyed my meal. From check-in until seeing me off, I could feel their careful attention to timing in every detail. Thanks to that thoughtfulness, my stay was truly comfortable.

The open-air bath I was most looking forward to was wonderful—I took the cable car up and enjoyed a relaxing soak while taking in the mountain views. There was also a Room where I could take a break, and tea was provided. I went in twice before dinner. The Room had been renovated and was very clean. Dinner was delicious, with local specialties and hearth-cooked dishes. I would like to stay here again.

As a truly secluded Onsen, the drive to get there was challenging, but it was a wonderful Accommodation well worth the effort. Surrounded by abundant nature, even the wait for the cable car was enjoyable as we took in the gorge views and watched small birds. We also used the private bath first thing in the morning and were able to fully enjoy the Onsen while embraced by quiet nature—it was truly an exceptional moment. All of your staff are wonderfully international, and rather than striving for perfection, each person’s sincere, heartfelt work came through, which made us feel very warm inside. At dinner, you kindly changed our table to a window seat, and we enjoyed delicious dishes along with the beautiful scenery. My European husband was also very satisfied. Next time, we would love to return during the autumn foliage or snowy season. Thank you very much for a lovely stay.

It’s within walking distance of Kazurabashi Bridge, and there is a light rental service for the nighttime illumination. The toilets and washrooms were clean, and a hair dryer and yukata were provided. The bath is compact, with enough space for about two people. The meals used local ingredients and were delicious. We could also choose the meal time. The parking lot is right in front of the Accommodation, but the road is narrow and there is a lot of traffic, so please be careful when crossing.

This was my first time staying here with five friends. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much, but it was renovated in May. The exterior feels a bit dated, yet the inside is very clean and beautifully refreshed. First of all, it was great that both men’s and women’s yukata were available to choose from in front of the front desk. Since we stayed on a weekday, it was quiet, and they upgraded us to a higher-ranked Room at the same price. The Room was spacious and very clean, with plenty of amenities. The large public bath was also spacious and included an open-air bath, and the water left our skin feeling silky-smooth. Although it isn’t free-flowing from the source, it was still a very good Onsen. The meals were delicious for the price—breakfast in particular was luxurious and excellent. The dining staff were happy to take a commemorative photo for us, and they also explained various sights while we enjoyed the view, which we really appreciated. I hope this Hotel continues to attract more guests and becomes even more successful. If I have another chance to visit, I definitely want to stay again. The only thing is that it felt like a bit of a walk from our Room to the large public bath—but the quality of the water made it well worth it, so we left satisfied. The view from the dining area is spectacular as well—it put me in a great mood first thing in the morning.