Yamaga Onsen Seiryuso

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.

First, the temperature of the free-flowing natural Onsen in the Room was not too hot and very comfortable, so we enjoyed it many times.The food was also fresh and very delicious.We also appreciated your accommodating bedding for a family member with a down allergy.Thank you very much.There is a whisky bar on the first floor, and my husband, who loves drinks, was delighted.We would love to visit again.