บริเวณรอบๆ อาคายู ออนเซ็น (จังหวัดนิอิกาตะ) × โรงแรม·เรียวกังที่มีการประเมินห้องพักและสิ่งอำนวยความสะดวกสูง

We stayed here as a couple on a clear October day, just as the autumn colors were beginning to appear. About 15 minutes from Echigo-Yuzawa along the mountain road beside the Kiyotsu River, you’ll spot the sign; after passing a leaf-strewn side path and crossing a single-lane bridge, the charming Kaikake Onsen comes into view. The inn has been beautifully renovated while preserving its historic, traditional farmhouse-style architecture, creating a wonderful presence that blends seamlessly with the surrounding nature. Our Japanese-style room (two 10-tatami rooms) had two single beds set up in one of the rooms, and it was a comfortable space with views of the green mountainside from the window. The hot spring is said to be around 37°C at the source, making both the open-air bath and lukewarm bath ideal for long soaks. The water feels clean and non-slippery, with a gentle sensation that seems to wash away impurities from your skin. I was especially surprised that my wife—who usually takes very quick baths—soaked longer than I did for over 30 minutes. Dinner was also extremely satisfying. Starting with freshly cooked Uonuma-grown new rice, we enjoyed an array of dishes that delighted both eye and palate: rare river fish such as char (iwana) served as sashimi and grilled with salt, local “mochi pork,” and more. Everything paired perfectly with iwana sake as well as local sake such as Tsuru-rei and Hakkaisan, allowing us to fully savor Echigo’s flavors. A truly wonderful inn worthy of its reputation among Japan’s hidden hot spring retreats. We would love to return in another season.

The Room, baths, and meals were all wonderful. Both the in-room bath and the private Kashinoki-no-Yu Onsen were excellent. When I mentioned that the handle on the bath basket had come off, they responded immediately. As for the food, when I told them I have gout and can’t eat pork, they adjusted part of the meal. Every dish was delicious, and you could really tell how carefully everything was prepared. The soba was also great. All of the staff we spoke with in various situations were very pleasant, and it truly became a memorable trip. The view from the Room was amazing as well. There was a light mist over the mountains, and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery. It rained at night, but that actually made it even more relaxing with the sound of rain—I didn’t feel disappointed at all even though it rained. The American who traveled with me was impressed by everything and happily said they will definitely come again! I rarely write a Review no matter how much I travel, but Tsuruya was truly outstanding. If you’re considering a trip to Gunma, this is an Accommodation I would highly recommend—so I decided to write this Review. Next time, I’d love to enjoy the winter scenery along with the Onsen and meals. We will definitely visit again! Thank you very much.

We stayed here with our family just after the Obon holidays. Hot springs and good food are part of the fun of traveling, but discovering a different region is another big pleasure. I hesitated for a moment between heading straight to the baths or joining the in-house tour, but joining was absolutely the right choice. Using a PowerPoint presentation, they gave an engaging explanation not only about the connection to an animated film, but also about the history of the inn and the area, and even how Niigata lies just beyond the mountains. The tour also included moving to places like the old accounting office and a bridge for further explanations—very fulfilling overall. I thought it was wonderful to have a program that satisfies intellectual curiosity (and it could even provide ideas for kids’ summer homework). The property consists of three separate buildings connected across varying elevations within the grounds. Our room had an open-air bath as well, and my only regret is that we didn’t have time to try every bath.

I first stayed here this July, and this time I visited again with a different friend. Last time, we enjoyed the chef’s omakase-style meal. I remember it was not only absolutely delicious, but also very generous in portion—I was completely full. This time we didn’t request any special dishes. It seemed to be the standard course, but it was truly wonderful! The amount was just right for me as well. My friend was also delighted and asked the proprietress whether there is a larger room available, as she would love to come back with her daughter’s family—six people in total. Next time, I’d like to upgrade the room a little and enjoy a more relaxing stay. I’m afraid to step on the scale now that I’m home (lol). Thank you very much to the proprietress and everyone for your wonderful hospitality.

I was a bit worried because the building is old, but the room in the main building was well maintained, clean, and full of classic charm. It felt airy and comfortable. The hallway restroom, on the other hand, was modern—like stepping into the present day. The first day was cloudy, but we explored the property and enjoyed walking around while feeling its history. We had fun spotting traces of films and Studio Ghibli here and there. Whenever we passed staff members, they kindly shared explanations and helpful tips. Their affection for the inn really came through, and it made me feel that this is how the place has been carefully preserved over time. The bath temperature was perfect—I could have stayed in for hours—and afterward I cooled off in the evening breeze while enjoying the view. It was a truly relaxing stay. Dinner was served bento-style, but everything tasted great: beautifully presented with a good variety, and more filling than it looked—very satisfying. The flavors were gentle with a clear dashi taste rather than overly strong seasoning like many modern hotels. Since it’s such a photogenic inn, lots of people came to take pictures in front of the main building—and I happily joined in too. A soothing place filled with history and character—this is an inn I’d love to visit again.

I stayed here on the day of the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival. Even though my Shinkansen arrived late, you came to pick me up, which was a great help. Also, being able to use the large public bath 24 hours a day was perfect for soothing my tired body. Staying at NASPA New Otani made this a wonderful trip. Thank you very much.

We stayed in a room with a private open-air bath. The room was spotless and very spacious. The open-air bath was generously sized, and we were able to relax while listening to the sound of the clear river flowing below the inn. We stayed for two nights, and they changed the meal menu each day, so we enjoyed it without getting bored. Both the T-bone steak and filet steak were lean Joshu beef—low in fat yet incredibly tender—and my spouse and I were thrilled as we ate. We were also pleasantly surprised by how delicious the thick-cut bacon served with the salad was. We are grateful to all of the staff for their very courteous service. Both of us would love to visit again.

It was wonderful. As an Accommodation that everyone would want to visit at least once, it truly lived up to its reputation. All of the staff were kind and provided courteous service. Thank you for a lovely trip. I imagine it must be very difficult to preserve this Ryokan for 200 or 300 years, but please continue passing Japan’s history on to future generations.

We had a wonderful time as a family. Thank you very much. We had stayed in Shima Onsen before, but this time we did a lot of research and chose Shima Tamura, which has both a Hotel and a Ryokan. There were so many baths that I wondered if we could possibly try them all, and it was exciting. Each one had its own character—such as a bath with the lovely scent of hinoki cypress and another where you can see a waterfall—and we truly enjoyed them. There was also a mixed-gender bath that I wanted to try, but you have to be completely nude in the changing area, so my family stopped me and I ended up being the only one who couldn’t bathe… I regretted not bringing a swimsuit. What also made me think, “If only I were really male…” were “Iraka-no-Yu” and “Mori no Kodama” on the 3rd floor by the river. Of course I couldn’t go in, but the men’s baths felt brighter and more open. From an opening above the women’s bath at “Iraka-no-Yu,” you can clearly see into the men’s bath! The rectangular hinoki pouring-bath (like a small rectangular hinoki tub) was wonderful as well. My husband said, “Iraka-no-Yu was my favorite!” The women’s bath was a bit dark, and it was disappointing that the hinoki pouring-bath (like a rectangular hinoki tub) had its lid on and couldn’t be used. At “Mori no Kodama,” the men’s bath is on the first floor with an unobstructed view of the waterfall right in front of you, while the women’s bath is on the second floor so it feels like viewing it from above. I wondered if rotating access might work… Of course, since “Mori no Kodama” on the men’s side can be seen from parts of the women’s side, I understand there may be difficulties—but if possible, I would have loved for women to enjoy that view up close too. We chose our Room in Suiryokan. It was spacious enough for our family to relax comfortably. Although we expected an older Accommodation, everything was very clean and well maintained, which made us happy. Often when an Onsen Accommodation has great baths, we end up disappointed with the Room—but at Tamura we could truly unwind. However, it was very disappointing that one of our Room bath towels smelled like cigarettes. Since I have asthma and am sensitive to cigarette odors, I left it in our Onsen basket (sorry). We used our own hand towel and bath towel instead. Other than that, everything was truly excellent. All staff members were kind and friendly, cheerful yet polite. Most of all—and this made us especially happy—even though we hadn’t mentioned my husband’s birthday anywhere beforehand, one of your dining staff thoughtfully arranged flowers in his sake cupware and offered heartfelt congratulations “from the proprietress,” doing everything she could to celebrate him. Thank you again very much. We would love to stay again many times in the future.

The staff were kind and attentive, and I truly appreciated their support. Not only at the front desk, but also when we brought dishes back they promptly collected them, quickly disposed of used slippers and bags, and returned everything neatly. Their greetings in the dining area were also courteous and consistent. Overall, it felt like they paid close attention to guests and provided thoughtful service. The guest room had well-maintained Facility features, and cleaning was thorough down to every corner. One point for improvement: while using the Onsen in the open-air bath attached to the room, bees and longhorn beetles sometimes flew in or came close. I think it would be helpful to install a movable insect screen (even just during summer). For meals, semi-private seating was available, so we could dine calmly. Also, when items ran out at the buffet, they were replenished quickly, which was great.

Both the Accommodation and the meals exceeded our expectations—this is a place we truly want to stay at again! The Room was very clean and comfortable, and the Onsen in the Room was amazing. The river was right in front of us, and spending time listening to the gentle stream was incredibly soothing. Everything at the BBQ dinner was delicious, but the burger in particular was outstanding—it made us think, “Now we understand why it’s so highly recommended!” The sweetfish, shellfish, and vegetables were all excellent as well, and we were completely full and satisfied. Breakfast was also great—the freshly baked bread and sausages were especially tasty, and it made us feel happy from the morning. It’s a wonderful Accommodation where you can relax and refresh surrounded by nature. We’d love to come back again in a different season!

When I thought of Naeba Prince Hotel, I associated it with Fuji Rock and Yuming’s concerts, but the Onsen water quality was exceptionally good. It has a different type of spring water than Yuzawa, and although it was far from our Room, I went in many times. It’s worth visiting just for this Onsen alone. The staff were all friendly, and even at checkout the front desk staff chatted with us about various things—it was fun and convincing! My friend and I said, “As expected from a Prince Hotel.” This is a Hotel I definitely want to visit again. Thank you for taking care of us.

A repeat stay. I visit regularly, so I have nothing to complain about.

Our family of four stayed in a Room with a loft. The Room was spotlessly clean, and both the beds and the futons in the loft were comfortable, so we had a very relaxing stay. The meals were generous and delicious for both breakfast and dinner, and for our family—where the kids eat a lot—we really appreciated being able to get refills of rice, miso soup, and salad. Above all, the bath was amazing! The jacuzzi tub felt wonderful and warmed us up after skiing in the cold. The staff were kind as well, and we were able to stay comfortably even with children. Thank you very much. On a personal note, when I forgot something on our way home, they handled my call kindly and quickly sent it to me cash on delivery. Thank you for your help. We will definitely stay again. Thank you very much.

We stayed for the use of Kagura Ski Resort. The shuttle service between the station and the property, as well as between the property and the ski resort, was adjusted to our schedule, which was really helpful. You can also make a reservation for a full set of ski rentals, and there are items available for rent at the property. The amenities for women were perfectly arranged, comparable to a hotel. The washroom and toilet were warm and comfortable. The meals were always plentiful (sorry we couldn't finish them), and they included dessert, which was delicious. The staff's friendly smiles were comforting. It was a warm property that we would like to use again if we have the opportunity. Thank you very much.

Great Room, great meals—completely satisfied! The Onsen is a bit of a distance away, but we enjoyed it and even found local mountain vegetables for sale.

It was a wonderful Accommodation. The Room was spacious, and the open-air bath in the Room was large and continuously flowing, so I enjoyed it many times. There are two private indoor baths and one private open-air bath, so the bathing facilities are excellent. Dinner was served in the Room, everything was delicious, and I finished it all. Breakfast was served in a private dining room with partitions, and it was convenient to order refills of rice, miso soup, and tea via tablet. Breakfast was also very delicious. Having chawanmushi at breakfast made me very happy. I also appreciated that coffee after the meal could be brought to my Room. It stayed cool even in summer, and I was able to relax and fully enjoy both the Onsen and the meals at a leisurely pace. I would definitely like to visit again, and I look forward to staying with you then. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

This Onsen Accommodation is tucked away in the mountains, a short distance from the center of Shima Onsen. Although I hadn’t made a Reservation, they kindly provided Shuttle Service, which was a big help since walking in the extreme heat would have been tough. There are three private-use baths on the first floor. You can use them anytime if available, and you can also check availability online, which is very convenient. The refrigerator had chilled water inside—a nice touch. Drinks can be purchased from the refrigerator on the first floor. There is also one massage chair. The bath amenities were exceptionally well stocked—possibly the best I’ve ever seen—not only shampoo and conditioner, but also shaving foam and facial cleanser, with a wide variety of options. With three baths for a relatively small number of rooms, it felt like they were available whenever I wanted. Because it’s free-flowing natural hot spring water (kakenagashi), I could even bathe late at night. Being able to soak without worrying about others was wonderful. Compared to the Ryokan’s exterior, the dining area was chic, clean, and newly built. The food was delicious and I was very satisfied. I traveled by train and bus, so limited service frequency is a drawback—but aside from that, this is an outstanding Accommodation.

We stayed here after descending from Mt. Naeba. Thank you for allowing us to park our car from the morning and for serving us dinner even though we arrived late. Although I am a local of Niigata, the dishes, such as Kanto-style kenchin soup and grilled sweetfish, were different from the traditional Uonuma style but deeply satisfying and nourishing after the hike. The warm bath was incredibly relaxing, and we rested soundly afterward. The three of us stayed in a spacious room that felt like a training camp atmosphere, making it very comfortable. Breakfast was just the right amount, and with a later check-out time, we fully enjoyed Naeba's refreshing morning air. We will definitely stay again if we climb nearby mountains in the future. Please give our regards to your lovely dog Ku-chan who didn’t bark at us! (The photo is taken at Mt. Naeba’s summit.)

The room was very clean! I used this accommodation for skiing. It had everything I needed. It felt very affordable, so I will stay again!