Shima Onsen Shikanosakino-yu Tsuruy

I traveled with my elderly mother. The “Forest” Room was conveniently located right near the front desk, making it easy for her to get around and very comfortable.The Room was so spacious that my mother even complained, “I forget where I put things,” but the changing area and bath were also wonderfully roomy, and the bed was extremely comfortable.It truly felt like being in the middle of a forest, so in the morning and evening we could open the windows (there were sturdy screens, so no insects came in), turn off the air conditioning, and relax. Even in summer my mother often says her feet feel cold, so she was delighted to have underfloor heating.When I asked if we could have milk for the coffee instead of creamer pods, they kindly went out of their way to bring a large container over from their sister property—so thoughtful!The meals were carefully prepared with elaborate dishes; every local vegetable and every cut of meat was delicious. The portions were just right.My mother felt the rice was cooked a bit firm, but that’s probably the head chef’s preference—and I enjoyed it very much.In Gunma Prefecture, where it can be hard to find an Accommodation with few stairs where my mother can stay comfortably, we found a real gem! We would love to visit again.

Thank you for taking care of us on our family trip.We weren’t sure which Room to choose for four people, so we contacted the Accommodation directly. Since we were traveling with parents in their 70s, they recommended the “Mori” Room, which doesn’t require using stairs. The Room was spacious, the terrace was lovely, and there were two sinks. The open-air bath in the Room was also large—so roomy that my mother and I could relax comfortably together. We had a very comfortable stay. One small concern was the drainage flow, but overall we were extremely satisfied!The meals were just the right amount for us, beautifully presented, and everything was delicious.Perhaps because there are only a few Rooms, we were able to use the private open-air bath without overlapping with other guests.The lounge was wonderful as well, and it made us want to come back for a Multiple Night Stay to enjoy more of the Accommodation.There were books in both the Room and the lounge, and spending time reading at a relaxed pace felt truly luxurious.Since the smoking area is next to reception, “Mori” is especially convenient for smokers due to its easy access.We were told we could tour vacant Rooms, so we had a look at some others too. Each had a different layout and atmosphere, and every Room was appealing in its own way.All of the staff were very pleasant, and we had such a comfortable time!This has become one of our Accommodations that we’d love to visit again.This time I couldn’t use them because I had been drinking alcohol, but next time I’d like to fully enjoy the sauna and stone spa as well.Thank you very much for such a wonderful time!!