Shima Onsen Shikanosakino-yu Tsuruy

I traveled with my elderly mother. The “Forest” Room was very close to the front desk, making it easy for her to get around and very comfortable.The Room was so spacious that she even complained, “I forget where I put things,” but the changing area and bath were also roomy, and the bed was extremely comfortable.It truly felt like being in the middle of a forest, so we could open the windows morning and evening (there were sturdy screens, so no insects came in), turn off the air conditioning, and relax. And even in summer my mother says her feet get cold, so she was delighted to have underfloor heating.When I asked if we could have milk for coffee instead of creamer portions, they kindly went out of their way to bring a large container from their sister property—I was really impressed!The meals were carefully prepared with elaborate dishes; all of the local vegetables and meat were delicious. The portions were just right.For my mother, the rice seemed a bit on the firm side, but I assume that’s part of the head chef’s preference—and I enjoyed it.In Gunma Prefecture, where it can be hard to find an Accommodation with few stairs for my mother to stay comfortably, we found a real gem! We would love to visit again.

Thank you for taking care of us on our family trip.We weren’t sure which Room to choose for four people, so we contacted the Accommodation directly. Since we were traveling with parents in their 70s, they recommended the “Mori” Room, which doesn’t require using stairs. The Room was spacious, the terrace was lovely, and there were two sinks. The open-air bath in the Room was also large—so roomy that my mother and I could relax comfortably together. We had a very comfortable stay. One small concern was the drainage flow, but overall we were extremely satisfied!The meals were just the right amount for us, beautifully presented, and everything was delicious.Perhaps because there are only a few Rooms, we were able to use the private open-air bath without overlapping with other guests.The lounge was wonderful as well, and it made us want to come back for a Multiple Night Stay to enjoy more of the Accommodation.There were books in both the Room and the lounge, and spending time reading at a relaxed pace felt truly luxurious.Since the smoking area is next to reception, “Mori” is especially convenient for smokers due to its easy access.We were told we could tour vacant Rooms, so we had a look at some others too. Each had a different layout and atmosphere, and every Room was appealing in its own way.All of the staff were very pleasant, and we had such a comfortable time!This has become one of our Accommodations that we’d love to visit again.This time I couldn’t use them because I had been drinking alcohol, but next time I’d like to fully enjoy the sauna and stone spa as well.Thank you very much for such a wonderful time!!