Shikinomori Shibian

This time, we stayed during the firefly season in late May. After dinner, just as the Accommodation advised us, we walked to a viewing spot along the “Yoboshigawa” River that flows near the Accommodation. Due to the impact of flooding a few years ago, we were told there are fewer fireflies now, so it wasn’t quite “firefly hunting,” but my spouse and I enjoyed watching fireflies flitting about here and there, feeling like kids again for a while. The viewing spot on the Yoboshigawa River is about 400 meters south of the Accommodation along the road, making for a nice post-dinner walk (haha). After that, it was back to enjoying the Onsen. I’ve written reviews several times in the past about their hospitality and service, meals, and Onsen/baths; as always, we received warm hospitality and had another very satisfying stay this time as well. We’ll be back again.

We stayed here as a couple in May, visiting from Hokkaido.The free-flowing natural hot spring Onsen was silky-smooth and at the perfect temperature—truly the best Onsen for me.The dishes made with local ingredients were seasoned just to our liking, and everything was delicious.The staff’s natural, not over-the-top hospitality also suited this Accommodation perfectly and felt very comfortable.Since the Accommodation is surrounded by mossy nature, there are insects too; if you appreciate that you’re a guest in nature, I think you’ll be highly satisfied with this place.We would love to visit again someday.Thank you very much for your hospitality.