Hotel Mikiyoshino Annex

It’s close enough for a day trip, so I’d never stayed in this area before, but this time I did. For this price, having breakfast included and five baths is beyond amazing. I didn’t expect much from the breakfast given the price (sorry), but it’s outstanding value for money. The staff’s guidance and hospitality were also excellent. I hesitate to leave a Review because it might make Reservations harder to get, but next time I’d like to try the evening restaurant too (it was closed on its regular day off). There are several Sano ramen shops nearby, so you can enjoy a ramen-hopping tour as well.

Although it is not a natural Onsen, I was able to relax at night in the open-air bath while viewing the moon. Since the baths are not by Reservation, whether you can use them when you want depends on timing. As I was alone, I managed to get into the private pot bath at just the right time, but for families that would be difficult; it might be better to offer real-time occupancy information or introduce a Reservation system.