Ogawa Onsen Motoyu Hotel Ogawa

This was my first stay.The view from the room was great, and the large floor-to-ceiling windows made it feel spacious and very comfortable.The natural open-air bath required a short walk, but it was well worth it.The staff’s service was pleasant, making this a place I’d like to return to.The meals were average—neither particularly good nor bad—but everything else more than made up for it.

All staff were courteous and greeted us with warm smiles.In the spacious lobby, kimono obi sashes were laid over the sofas, creating an elegant Hokuriku atmosphere.The open-air bath was wonderful, with naturally flowing Onsen water, and I could soak while feeling grateful for nature’s gifts. However, horseflies (Orolro) may come at times, so I used the insect spray provided. Extra caution is needed during the hot season from late July onward. On the way to the open-air bath, I was surprised to see Onsen water bubbling up from the wall and flowing down.The large public bath’s hinoki cypress tub was pleasantly lukewarm—so comfortable that I could have stayed in it forever.Being able to enjoy an Onsen that has flowed continuously for 400 years while taking in unchanged natural scenery truly felt like a luxurious moment.