Bansyoukaku Shikishima

My first stay was so wonderful that I made another Reservation as soon as I got home.After especially busy periods at work, I travel around the whole country for therapeutic Onsen stays, often combining them with business trips.This time I tried a different Room from my first visit.Based on my experience, the quality of Ureshino Onsen is among the very best mineral hot springs!I must have soaked in the private open-air bath in the guest room at least 10 times (laugh).With high-quality dinner and breakfast and an excellent Onsen, it was a perfect therapeutic retreat.The Room was beautifully designed with great attention to interior details—absolutely lovely.Most of all, I was truly surprised and moved that the Accommodation staff remembered us even though this was only our second visit. It really reminded me what true hospitality is.Our dedicated attendant was the same as last time.I was happy to be remembered, and I’m grateful for the thoughtful arrangement to have the same person again.And breakfast—Ureshino’s famous hot-spring yudofu! This might be the best tofu in the world…so delicious!The tofu gently melts from minerals in the hot-spring water and becomes incredibly smooth—my first time experiencing anything like it.Of course, I arranged delivery as a souvenir for my mother…A set with three blocks of tofu, sesame soy sauce, and cooking water is highly recommended.The sesame soy sauce is outstanding—it pairs perfectly with top-grade Saga rice at breakfast.This is a truly wonderful Accommodation that pursues what guests want. I’ll be back for another therapeutic stay in summer or autumn.Next time, I hope to see our attendant again—and it will be a joy to reunite with everyone at the Accommodation.I feel so happy to have stayed at such an amazing place this time.It was during peak cherry blossom season.Next time I’d love to visit during autumn foliage!I’ll definitely return!

As the Room had just been renovated, it was very clean and we had a comfortable stay.The bath was not free-flowing, so we needed to adjust the temperature ourselves. At first, it felt a little inconvenient not being able to get in right away, but there was plenty of hot water from the tap, and above all the water quality was excellent—we were very satisfied. It was also great that it was easy to adjust the temperature for our child.The food was truly delicious, and the timing of each course being served was perfect. The staff member who looked after us had a gentle manner and provided very attentive service, which made our child very happy as well. We were especially pleased that our child could have the same dishes as the adults and ended up eating more than usual. It suited our family perfectly that it wasn’t a typical kids’ plate.There were many younger employees too; while some seemed a bit inexperienced, their sincerity really came through and left us with a great impression. It felt like warm hospitality throughout the entire Ryokan.My husband is currently on a solo work assignment in Kyushu, and I join him from Kansai during long holidays; we’ve stayed at various Onsen Ryokan over time, and among them this Accommodation ranks around first or second.We would definitely like to return again.