Shiratama no Yu Kaho Annex Koshinosato

I had wanted—at least once—to step into Salon Yamasato, the private lobby lounge of Koshinosato. I’d been thinking that way for the past 10 years. As we reached our 60th birthday milestone as a couple, we decided to make the Reservation at this turning point in our lives. We truly loved the cuisine, amenities, and atmosphere. We were deeply impressed by the high-quality meals—it was unforgettable hospitality throughout our stay. Also, the “macarons” and “gelato” in Kaho’s salon were absolutely top-class delicious—I couldn’t stop eating them. The flavor stayed with me, and I kept wondering what brand they were. It made me strongly want to come back again. Thank you very much. The concierge staff were also incredibly kind—simply wonderful.

I stayed at Bettei Koshinosato for two nights.It was my first stay in seven years.[Baths]Back then, I remember there wasn’t a shared bathhouse in the annex, so I went to the large public bath in the main building. I thought I probably wouldn’t use the annex’s large public bath, but after trying it, I ended up using only this one (laugh).It wasn’t crowded or noisy, and the complimentary drinks were provided in plastic bottles. The amenities—like toothbrushes and hair dryers—were also a step up from those in the main building. It’s nice that they’re clearly differentiated.As for the open-air bath attached to the Room not being an Onsen, I understand there are practical reasons such as water sourcing, so I simply enjoyed it as something special for photos.[Meals]I’m grateful that you accommodated our requests with flexibility. Bringing our own alcohol was also allowed (for a fee), and we felt consideration throughout.[Hospitality & Service]As always, each and every staff member provided wonderful service. The warm and charming proprietress—busy from early morning at breakfast while still taking time to chat with each guest—is surely one of the reasons why Kaho is regarded as one of Japan’s finest Onsen Accommodations.