Hana to Hotaru Yunosato Yukiguni

The Onsen, room, and service were all excellent, but the meals, especially the rice, were absolutely incredible. I even bought a large amount to take home as souvenirs. The food made me truly grateful to be born Japanese. I can't wait to visit again!

I stayed for two nights and thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation, which was filled with thoughtful touches of hospitality everywhere. The meals featured different menus each day, offering a wide variety of dishes that were impressively prepared. While I enjoyed the delicious dinners, I personally loved the breakfasts, especially the countryside-style side dishes and rice. The hot spring baths switch between male and female areas in the morning and afternoon. The large bath was spacious enough to stretch out comfortably, but I preferred soaking in the smaller bath with its natural flowing hot spring water whenever it wasn’t crowded. The bubbling water covered my hands and feet with tiny bubbles as I soaked, making me feel its therapeutic effects. Since the water cools quickly, there was a large lid on this bath to retain heat—while it didn’t bother me personally, I wondered if it might be a bit heavy for older guests.I learned for the first time that lilies are a specialty of Tsunan when I received a lily cup made at a nearby facility during checkout. Following their instructions after returning home, I placed flowers in it with water—and what an ingenious idea! After waiting 2-3 days as advised, beautiful large lilies bloomed magnificently.Near the accommodation is Ryugakubo Pond, one of Japan’s top 100 famous waters—a hidden gem worth visiting. When we went there on a sunny day with mist drifting over its surface, it created an incredibly picturesque scene that captivated everyone present.This is an accommodation where you can truly relax and unwind—I had such a wonderful holiday here. Thank you very much!