Heater worked well. Quiet atmosphere.

“So glad I could stay here”

This family run onsen retreat is over half a century old and represents the spirit of Japan in challenging times. It seems the elderly parents are now only able to provide limited help and daughter is responsible for everything. The hospitality was endearing and homely. A knock on the door for meal times was such a personal touch. The food was delicious, with extensive Kaiseki evening meals featuring multiple sashimi items, as well as fish, shrimp, crab and vegetables in the most delicious broth ever, tempura, hotpot, steak, amazing rice and multiple trimmings. Breakfasts were mixed western and traditional dishes (maybe as I'm an international visitor) and filling. The onsen was skin-tingling hot and available 24 hours. I never made it past the "cool" end away from the inlet. It warmed my bones. The room was big and easily warmed with a view of the valley. Parking was immediately in front of the building. It's a beautiful valley with documented history to the late 1500's. No question, the best value for money of my holiday.