Chikuma no Yu Shigenoya

The parking lot is less than a 1-minute walk from the Accommodation, but since we couldn’t bring the car right up to the entrance, the proprietress came to the car to pick up our luggage.Dinner was the Shige-no-Ya group dining Plan. The hot pot was served with their homemade broth instead of ponzu or other sauces, and it was very delicious. The soba rice porridge served at breakfast was also excellent.However, we chose a room with an open-air bath, and perhaps because it’s old, one tile had come off and there were stickers inside and quite a bit of dirty debris floating around, which was disappointing. There were several spots where things felt loose when touched, so I think they should be repaired before more tiles come off.My husband said both the Onsen and the garden were wonderful and he really liked them, but my daughter and I couldn’t use it because it felt unclean, which was unfortunate.All of the staff were easy to talk to, and they spoke to my daughter every time they saw her. Everyone was very friendly, which we appreciated!

I visited for the first time in January. When I arrived at the Accommodation, I was immediately captivated by the magnificent Nishikigoi in the large aquarium at the front. On the way to my Room on the second floor, I was amazed by the massive stone arrangements and found myself wondering just how much weight this building was designed to withstand. I was then shown to a Room called “Waterwheel.” The Room featured an impressive waterwheel set into the wall, and I was simply mesmerized by its exceptionally elaborate design. Even the sink in the washbasin area was lined with agate—an extraordinary touch that made me unable to help but wonder (pardon my curiosity) how much it must have cost to build this Accommodation. Of course, the garden is also wonderful. The hot spring water had a gentle sulfur scent and felt very pleasant on the skin. Meals were served in-room for both breakfast and dinner, and everything tasted excellent. Every staff member was attentive, allowing me to spend my time comfortably. I chose this place based on Reviews, and it more than lived up to them—I would love to return in a different season.