Kamisuwa Onsen Oyado Koizumi

Service is simple and unobtrusive. The Facility inside is new and clean. The stairs up to the second floor are quite steep, so it may be difficult for guests with weak legs or knees.I thought the bathtub might be small, but all three times it was almost private, so I could relax.Dinner featured a rare and delicious sweet-simmered carp. The sukiyaki is on the salty side.Breakfast was a set meal typical of an Onsen Accommodation.

The location right by Lake Suwa, the spacious adjacent parking, the two meals included, and the high-quality Onsen make this an excellent value for money these days.The Room was simple but had everything we needed—except a safe. I would have liked a floor chair if possible. The room was clean. The refrigerator needs to be switched on manually before use, but be careful with the temperature setting: it cools very strongly, so “low” is enough. A plastic bottle inside actually froze.We could see Lake Suwa from the Room window, and since it was a weekend we were able to watch fireworks. It lasted about three minutes from around 8:00 p.m. There were trees planted along the lakeside that partially blocked the view, but since we didn’t know fireworks would be happening when we booked our stay, it was a pleasant surprise.The Onsen seemed to be recirculated, but there was almost no chlorine smell—so little that I doubted it really was recirculated. The indoor bath is quite hot and you can really feel how good the water is. The open-air bath has a garden-like atmosphere and is at just the right temperature for soaking for a long time. I had a very relaxing time, though the lighting in the indoor bath is extremely bright; I’d appreciate it being dimmed a bit. In contrast (perhaps because of that), the open-air bath uses indirect lighting and has a great ambiance.We chose an affordable Plan for meals, but unless you have an especially big appetite it’s more than enough. It’s well balanced; in terms of variety and flavor it’s comparable to set meals at an ordinary restaurant—perfectly satisfactory.I borrowed one bicycle while they were doing maintenance work and rode halfway around Lake Suwa before turning back. There were many people on the cycling road and walking paths, but near the yacht harbor the water surface sparkled beautifully; when I rode as far as Geyser Center (Intermittent Spring Center), cherry blossoms were in full bloom and it felt wonderful passing beneath them. I stopped by a park along the way where the breeze felt great too. The bike was a bit old-fashioned, but I really appreciated being able to borrow it for free.There were shelves packed with manga in one of the hallways inside, but I checked out without having time to read any. Overall, it was a very good experience.