Kamisuwa Onsen Shinyu

Our family stayed for one night. The Accommodation was excellent, and all the staff were truly kind, so we had a very pleasant stay. Thank you very much.When we checked in, we received a 100th-anniversary booklet for a Ryokan at Tateshina Onsen (a sister property?). It sounded familiar, so after returning home I checked and found that we had actually stayed there when my son was still very young (nearly 20 years ago), because the tatami-mat bath felt safe for children. I’m sorry to say I had completely forgotten, but it felt like a wonderful connection. Next time, I would love to visit Tateshina Onsen as well along with this Accommodation.

The Onsen was simply outstanding. Both the private bath and the large public bath had excellent water quality. I especially liked the beautiful tilework and the air bath where I could soak and relax. Be careful, as the tub can be slippery. The quince-infused water in the public bath was also appreciated. The 40 minutes for the private bath felt a bit rushed.It had been a while since I stayed in a Japanese-style Room with futons, but I slept very well. Our Room faced Lake Suwa, and we were able to enjoy the Lake Suwa fireworks during summer—they were right in front of us from the Room.The meals were also delicious. My husband was happy to have hyozu-namasu again after a long time. Every dish was carefully prepared. The pickles buffet at breakfast was great as well. One of the staff members was Russian, but they explained everything earnestly, which left a very good impression.We also joined the free bus tour around Suwa Taisha Shrine. The driver explained key highlights along the way, which was very helpful..We even managed to get some salted yokan.Whether at reception, during meals, or when passing in the hallway, all staff maintained just the right distance and atmosphere, making our stay very comfortable. We are planning to stay at SUI in October as well, and we’re looking forward to it.