Omaruyama Hotel

I stayed here on a solo trip and was extremely satisfied with my stay.Above all, the Onsen was outstanding. The water quality was excellent, and after bathing my skin felt surprisingly smooth. The open-air bath is in a quiet setting surrounded by forest, making it easy to forget everyday life and truly unwind.The sauna was also excellent. With self-service löyly, you can work up a good sweat in a short time, and the deep cold bath with continuously flowing groundwater had no chlorine smell—I could really feel how clean the water was. The temperature is properly maintained with a chiller, so it’s nicely cold and comfortable. Relaxing on the reclining chairs in the outdoor area while looking out at the forest was the most memorable part of this stay.Dinner is served as a course meal but offers far more volume than expected—you’ll be completely full. The locally sourced ayu (sweetfish) from Kitsuregawa was delicious, and I enjoyed regional ingredients. Breakfast is semi-buffet style, with rice, miso soup, natto, and a drink bar available freely, so you can eat well from the morning.It was also very helpful to have Shuttle Service both ways to Ujiie Station. It’s about 20 minutes away, but for guests arriving by public transportation this is an especially appreciated service.Some parts of the building and Facility show their age, but everything inside was kept clean and I never felt uncomfortable. It seemed to be run by a small team, yet everyone provided warm and very attentive service that made my stay pleasant throughout.Even though it isn’t far from Tokyo, I think this Accommodation is special for offering an escape into nature in such a peaceful setting.Amenities are minimal essentials only, so if you have specific preferences you may want to bring what you need—earplugs included—for an even more comfortable stay.This time I traveled alone, but next time I would love to visit with my family.

The Onsen water felt exceptionally smooth on the skin, and the temperature was just right, making it wonderfully refreshing. The meals were a kaiseki course that made excellent use of seasonal local ingredients; both the quality and portion size were perfectly balanced, and everything was delicious. The “Acqua Pazza,” cooked and finished at the table right in front of us, was a great experience with fresh-from-the-pan flavor and an enjoyable presentation. When I mentioned that I can’t eat raw fish, they thoughtfully served it fully cooked, which I really appreciated. With warm, pleasant service from the head chef and staff, it was a truly wonderful Hotel.