Awanoyu

Both dinner and breakfast offered a wide variety of dishes and were very delicious. The bath (Onsen) had excellent water, and the amenities were more than satisfactory. We also enjoyed the homemade apricots and simmered beans prepared by the proprietress. In the Room, there were bite-sized Koshihikari brown rice rice balls, perhaps as a late-night snack. We would like to visit again in autumn or winter.

Three of us who joined the company at the same time stayed here together.Decades ago, the same three of us had planned to stay here, but an accident forced us to cancel.At last, our first visit.We soaked in the famous open-air bath and enjoyed a luxurious meal.The landlady’s homemade apricots and mildly spicy stir-fry were thoughtful touches we really appreciated.The water temperature is indeed on the low side, but it was no problem in this season—in fact, it let us soak slowly and thoroughly.Also, for some reason there were few guests on the day we stayed, so we felt lucky to be able to enjoy the Onsen at a relaxed pace anytime.It was also nice that we could eat without worrying about other guests in the dining area.The soba restaurant in Azumino that a staff member recommended was delicious as well (though the tempura portion was almost too generous).From start to finish, the service was pleasant and welcoming.