Kanouya Shima Onsen

Unfortunately, due to heavy rain, the standing open-air bath with free-flowing natural hot spring water was accompanied by a tremendous roar on the roof, and rainwater poured from the gutters onto the edge of the tub. The next day, the rain stopped, and it was peaceful with the sound of the river flowing.The “Joshu Beef L-Bone” authentic steak dinner for dinner was very delicious, and it made me want to try other recommended cuts as well.

It was my first time visiting Shima Onsen, and I stayed one night at KANOUYA Shima Onsen.The exterior and entrance approach looked quite stylish and raised my expectations, but there is no elevator, and each stair step is a bit high, which felt slightly uncomfortable going up and down. The stairs and hallways also felt somewhat cheaply built, so it didn’t feel luxurious. The front desk becomes unattended after 8:00 p.m., and even before then you have to contact them via a personal mobile phone, which didn’t feel worth the price.On the other hand, the room was very comfortable. The large window, chairs, and sofa were all nice, and it was great to look out at the forest while listening to the river.The Onsen at this Facility is only available in the guest rooms; to use a large communal Onsen you need to go to a neighboring Facility, and I was told there is an additional fee for that, which was a bit disappointing.That said, the water quality was excellent—my skin felt smooth—and I could really feel warmth from deep inside my body; it truly lived up to being free-flowing from the source. Soaking in the Onsen while looking at the green mountains made me feel amazing.Amenities were minimal, but the shampoo, conditioner, and body soap were very high quality—I wanted to buy them to take home.For dinner, I recommend starting with the bacon and romaine lettuce salad. The main dish was Joshu beef steak; paired with wine it was delicious and very satisfying. The bread was also excellent—I even asked where they source it from.Breakfast was Japanese-style with many dishes and a decent portion size as well.Considering the balance of price, food quality, and facilities overall, I think it’s a reasonably satisfying Hotel.I’m not sure if I would return here specifically again, but I would like to visit Shima Onsen again.