Okuhida Garden Hotel Yakedake

I stayed with my husband and 4-year-old son as a family of three in August. The exterior feels a bit old, but the room and the hotel were clean, and the food, service, and onsen were excellent. We had a very comfortable stay with our son. This is definitely a hotel we want to stay at again!

I visited a highland area to escape the heat. This was my second time staying at a Ryokan with mixed-gender baths. Outside, there was a bar made from an old train, which was enjoyable. However, I felt there is room for improvement regarding the mixed-gender bath. Although there are designated women-only hours, they are limited to late-night hours from 10 PM to 6 AM, making it difficult to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery during those times. If possible, extending women-only hours to include 6 AM to 9 AM would make the experience more comfortable. On the other hand, all meals were delicious and highly satisfying. The staff appeared to be mostly from overseas but provided kind and attentive service that left a strong impression on me. My heartfelt thanks go out to them!