Yunosato Ikemori Annex -AMAZA-

I had always wanted to visit Himi, but I struggled to find the perfect accommodation that matched my ideal. After extensive research, I discovered this wonderful accommodation. This small luxury retreat accommodates only two groups per day, but on the day of our stay, we were fortunate to have it all to ourselves. It felt like having a private villa—a truly luxurious experience. The meals exceeded all expectations. The creative dishes featuring Toyama's seafood were absolutely exquisite. What elevated this culinary experience even further was the sake pairing selected by the proprietress, who is a certified sake sommelier. Each pairing perfectly complemented each dish and brought out the full flavors of Toyama's seafood.Conversations with all the staff were also incredibly enjoyable. This is an accommodation that makes you want to return again and again. Wishing you continued success in your endeavors! Thank you very much!

We planned a trip to the unexplored areas of Toyama and Kanazawa, starting with a stay in Himi. We chose "Yunosato Ikemori Annex AMAZA Tenza," one of Japan's 64 secret hot springs. From check-in, the staff's warm and friendly service helped us relax without feeling formal or tense. The Onsen had a rich iron content, offering smooth waters, and we could enjoy private open-air baths freely 24 hours a day. In the large public bath’s open-air section, there was a barrel sauna where you could enjoy forest bathing accompanied by birdsong—a truly soothing experience for the soul. The cold bath used well water containing Onsen minerals, which perfectly complemented outdoor relaxation time. All amenities like shampoo, conditioner, skincare products, and pajamas were gentle on the skin—clearly chosen with guests' comfort in mind. I especially loved their camellia hair oil so much that I purchased it as well! Dinner was served as a course meal featuring local ingredients beautifully presented on exquisite tableware—an absolute delight! The sashimi stood out as exceptionally delicious; it made me wonder what I had been eating until now! When I asked about it out of curiosity, the staff explained why Himi fish is so flavorful and how their head chef takes great care in preservation methods—it all made sense after hearing this explanation. Dessert was vegan-friendly sweets using homegrown apples—absolutely delightful! Even the vegan whipped cream tasted amazing; it’s clear they carefully select health-conscious seasonings for their dishes too. I’m already looking forward to visiting again during winter for their famous buri-shabu (yellowtail hot pot) season—I’ve become an AMAZA Tenza fan for sure! Tomorrow we’ll be staying in Kanazawa; can’t wait to continue enjoying Hokuriku to its fullest!