Miyamaso Takamiya

I enjoyed soaking in Zao Onsen’s strongly acidic, milky-white water with a distinct sulfur scent—this is what an Onsen should be like.Since it’s an old building, there are countless flaws if you start pointing them out, so I stayed while telling myself that’s just how it is.The staff work hard, but not at a level that truly impresses.The meals featured many local specialties and were good, but the rice—the most important part—was too firm at dinner and far too soft at breakfast.This Accommodation is recommended for those who love Onsen.

The acidic Onsen I’d heard about was amazing!The large public bath was not crowded, so I could soak and relax at my own pace.At night, the wind and snowstorm were intense, and dust from the attic blew in through drafts from gaps in the room. This triggered my house dust allergy symptoms. I understand it was a difficult time of year to clean due to the seasonal change, but this was disappointing.The meals were very delicious, but dinner in particular was quite large—I couldn’t finish one dish that came after the main meat course. Offering an option to choose might be a good idea.