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On a business trip to Akita, I was driving from Tokyo and wanted to stay one night around the halfway point, so I chose Oyado Mori no Ne. What stood out first was how bright and spotless the property felt. The entrance was beautifully maintained and open, and there was a relaxing lounge area with a fireplace, so I felt at ease from the moment I arrived. Check-in wasn’t just a quick procedure at the front desk; I was guided while seated on a sofa, which left me with a strong impression of thoughtful hospitality. The room was more spacious than expected, with a great view from the window. After a long drive, having such a comfortable space to unwind in was truly appreciated. The hot spring bath was also excellent. By chance there were no other guests when I went in, so I could enjoy the large bath all to myself. The water felt relatively light, yet my skin felt smooth afterward—an extremely pleasant onsen experience. The highlight for me was the food. Although it’s a ryokan, dinner wasn’t the typical traditional kaiseki; it incorporated Western elements as well. The presentation was beautiful and enjoyable to look at, and every dish tasted wonderful too. You could really tell everything had been prepared with care, making it an exceptionally satisfying meal. I booked through Ikkyu.com and received one bottle of wine as a member benefit. Being able to enjoy it with dinner meant there was no need to order additional alcohol, which felt like an extra bonus. I originally chose this place simply as an overnight stop on my long drive from Tokyo to Akita, but it turned out to be much more than that—a stay worth enjoying in its own right. From the atmosphere and rooms to the hot spring baths, meals, and service, everything exceeded expectations. I would gladly stay again if given the chance.

This was my third stay. I usually stay here during the bar season, but this time I wanted to relax with my daughter, so we chose a Room with an open-air bath and the Yamagata beef sukiyaki Plan. The entire property is clean and well maintained, and both the amenities and the shop are well stocked. The Room offers a panoramic view of downtown Kaminoyama, and best of all, the open-air bath was at the perfect temperature and left my skin feeling wonderfully smooth. Everything at dinner was delicious, and we were completely full. If I may make one request: it would be great if we could add the sukiyaki beef later so it stays tender. The pudding was truly amazing—I even bought some for myself privately. I love this Accommodation and will definitely return.

We stayed at Kaminoyama Onsen Hayamakan for one night from September 22. Although the building is old, it was thoroughly cleaned down to every corner, making it a very pleasant place to stay. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious—we were truly impressed. At dinner, the staff member who assisted us was a beginner from Nepal, but she explained everything with a smile and was very kind and welcoming. If I could make one suggestion: we couldn’t find the large public bath on the 3rd floor and ended up walking back and forth. It felt like a hidden room, which was interesting, but adding a noren curtain might make it easier to spot. There were five of us (all men), and everyone said with a smile that it was truly a great inn. Each of us would like to come back again with our families. Thank you very much.

The service was courteous, and the meals were excellent. I especially enjoyed the simple yet Western-style pot-au-feu and would love to have it again. The bath was also very good (I soaked four times). As someone who usually stays at Business Hotels, this reminded me how great an Onsen Accommodation can be.