Menard Aoyama Resort

This was our fourth stay. We usually come with our kids for about three nights, and there’s never a shortage of daytime activities—pool time, crafts, fishing, table tennis, and ceramic painting. This time we also went hiking and visited the herb garden. After working up a sweat, we could soak in the Onsen anytime, and it was wonderful that the lounge was almost always available to use. We visit during summer vacation and at year-end. Since we don’t have a family home to return to, this place feels like one for us. We’ll definitely be back again—thank you in advance.

I have stayed twice in the past with a group and visited five times on day trips, but this time I stayed privately for one night at Aoyama Hotel. For dinner, I chose French cuisine and dined at the Chambert restaurant. I had tried lunch there before, and it was just as delicious as expected. The dress code was a bit of a hassle, but I understand it is necessary to maintain the atmosphere. Overall, I was very satisfied, but it was disappointing that the women’s large public bath at Chambert was unavailable due to something being under repair. I hope it will be restored soon. It was extremely hot down below at 38°C, but here it was 32°C and, perhaps because the humidity was lower, the gentle breeze in the open-air bath felt wonderful and I could soak and relax slowly. Next time, I would like to visit in another season and stay for two nights or more.