Tenryukyo Onsen Hidden Inn in the Valley Kyosen

In a word: simply the best. From the moment we arrived at the Accommodation, everything was taken care of for us. It was quiet, the food was delicious, and it was truly the perfect Accommodation for a peaceful getaway. We had our meals in the Room, and they were wonderful—the tableware was beautiful as well. We could relax without worrying about anyone around us and enjoy a slow, unhurried stay. The bath in the Room was spacious for one person, amenities were well stocked, and the bed was so comfortable... all my everyday fatigue completely melted away. We’ll be back!

I stayed during the cold season in February, and the temperature control throughout the Room, toilets, and entire building was excellent. It’s rare to find an Accommodation managed to this level. I could really feel the care that went into designing and renovating the Accommodation down to every detail.The cuisine skillfully incorporated ingredients from Nagano Prefecture, and both the presentation and flavor were full of “Wow!” moments—surprising and impressive. The seasoning was also gentle enough for older guests, which was wonderful. When serving these outstanding dishes, I wished the service staff understood them a bit more. I tend to assume it’s natural for them to know what ingredients are in each dish and what they are serving, and because the food quality is so high, it felt like a missed opportunity.That said, thanks to some very knowledgeable staff members, we were able to enjoy our meal pleasantly and comfortably. There were truly excellent servers as well, for which I’m very grateful.The large public bath is a little small, but the Onsen water was excellent. It warmed me through to my core and left my skin smooth. The in-room bath takes a little time to fill, but it had a lovely atmosphere and was very enjoyable.This was a wonderful Accommodation in Iida City that I can confidently recommend to friends.