Hirayama Onsen Tofuya Yamato

During Golden Week on 5/3, our first stay was so wonderful that my wife and I couldn’t wait to come back. Last time we stayed in Room 40, and this time we stayed in Room 50.This time we checked in early and chose a plan that included a 120-minute private session at “Musouan” (sauna, cold plunge, and open-air bath). We repeated sauna with löyly followed by the cold plunge, then finished in the inner open-air bath. Neither of us usually spends much time in saunas, but “Musouan” was on another level—we enjoyed an incredibly relaxing experience.We also had the best blissful moments soaking in the spacious open-air bath in our room—stretching out fully and enjoying the silky-smooth, serum-like water. We were able to enjoy it five times: before dinner, after dinner, before bed, before breakfast, and after breakfast.The owner modestly describes the food as simple country cooking, but since they run a tofu shop as well, the tofu dishes were exceptionally delicious. As we don’t eat game meat, they kindly changed all meat dishes to beef for us—and once again the quality was top-class.The private dining room is quiet and very relaxing.The room was extremely comfortable (especially the bedding—essential for a good night’s sleep!), and we appreciated all the thoughtful touches: the indoor bath and washing area layout, plenty of bath towels and towels with convenient towel racks. The washroom was spacious as well—overall comfort was outstanding.Both the open-air bath and room are large so cleaning must be difficult, yet they kindly accommodated our late check-out at 12:00.It can be inconvenient to find your way here since there are no signs or guideboards leading you to the parking area. The welcoming and send-off are handled by one cheerful proprietress alone, so it almost feels bad asking her to carry luggage. There are no nameplates on rooms either, and it wouldn’t be fair to say every part of the garden is perfectly maintained.Even so, this inn offers something special that makes all of that fade away—a truly extraordinary escape from everyday life.We definitely want to return—ideally twice a year!

I came back for a second visit right away!!As expected, this place was amazing!I was so happy that the proprietress remembered me.The meals were delicious as always!The hot spring water was wonderful!I’m already hoping to come back for a third time!