Mori no Yu Kiranosato (Kyoritsu Resort)

This was my second stay, and my first since the renovation.Above all, the staff’s smiles and thoughtful hospitality were wonderful, and I felt truly relaxed.The private bath and the Room had also been renovated, which was great.There was a wide variety of food, and the highlight for me was the lava-grilled Kuroge Wagyu beef—it was absolutely delicious.For breakfast, I could choose between a Japanese set meal or a Western set meal, which I really appreciated.The baths—including the open-air bath and sauna—had been renovated as well, and they were soothing both physically and mentally.It’s an Accommodation I’d love to stay at again on my next trip.

The satoyama concept really came through. We enjoyed the cherry blossoms and the warbling of Japanese bush warblers on the way to dinner and to the large public bath. The Onsen was free-flowing from the source, felt gentle on the skin, and was wonderful. We chose shabu-shabu for dinner and were very satisfied; next time I’d like to try the lava-grilled option. Since it’s satoyama, the Room also had a relaxing “country family home” feel.That said, it takes a little time to get used to the lighting and layout, and guests with limited mobility should be cautious as there are stairs and slopes. There were many international visitors as well, but I think they were able to fully experience a Japanese atmosphere.The large public bath has many tubs and seemed popular with children. It rained the day after our stay, so it would be even better if you could check the forecast and provide at least one umbrella per Room. A shoehorn would also be appreciated. Overall, I think this Accommodation is a great fit for families with children.