Yamaga Onsen Seiryuso

The three of us stayed here on our first trip together. We were all worried about bothering each other with snoring and the like, but since it was a spacious corner Room, we were able to relax and enjoy a comfortable stay without any concerns. The food was also very delicious, and we were very satisfied.

I stayed here to visit the Chibusan Kofun.The Room was excellent, with a bedroom featuring an open-air bath facing the Kikuchi River and an adjacent living room.The open-air Onsen was slightly warm, which felt perfect in the outdoor weather—I could have stayed in it forever.As I relaxed in the pleasant spring breeze, a small hawk or kite (I’m not sure which) flew by outside calling out, and it was incredibly soothing.When I bathed early the next morning, it seemed they had just heated it up—the water was hot, which also felt wonderfully fitting for the morning.Meals were served in a private dining room, where I enjoyed seasonal kaiseki cuisine and a tasting of local sake.The staff member who looked after me and the proprietress were both delightful to talk with, and thanks to them I had a wonderful time.If I’d had more room in my stomach, I would have loved to try the proprietress’s selected red wine as well.Personally, I really liked—and found interesting—the William Morris wallpaper in the Room’s toilet (made chic with a single-color scheme), as well as the wallpaper in the private dining room (perhaps inspired by Shosoin patterns), also kept chic with a single-color palette.This time I didn’t have enough time to visit the Eta-Funayama Kofun, so I’d love to return when I get another chance.