Shiratama no Yu Kaho

We drove 4.5 hours from Tokyo to see the famous emerald-green Onsen for ourselves, and arrived to a grand entrance where many staff members warmly welcomed us.The moment you step inside, the luxurious, high-quality architecture lifts your spirits.The Onsen really is emerald green, with a strong sulfur scent that makes you feel you’ve come to a truly great hot spring. The intensity of the sulfur aroma rivals Kusatsu—maybe even stronger!? The large public bath is very spacious, and with several different baths to choose from, it never gets boring.With such high-quality Onsen and snowy scenery, it was so wonderful we could have stayed in forever.As for the meals, the sashimi was especially delicious. I did feel the breakfast buffet could have been a bit better, but given the reasonable price, I have no complaints. If it were closer, I’d come all the time—an Accommodation with an exceptionally high level of satisfaction.

We stayed for two nights and three days. The Onsen was incredibly relaxing, and we ended up soaking three times a day—morning, afternoon, and night. The open-air bath was also spacious and airy, making it easy to unwind.Every meal was delicious, and the complimentary services in the lobby were a nice touch. There were also massage chairs, so we felt very relaxed throughout our stay.The staff were courteous and attentive, which made us feel comfortable and at ease. This is an Accommodation we’d love to visit again in a different season.