Hidden Retreat Shirakawa Gensen Sanso Takefue

The accommodation nestled within a vast bamboo forest is the epitome of luxury. It feels less like a place to simply rest your body and mind, and more like an accommodation to indulge in a special experience—best enjoyed when you have ample time and energy. It's an accommodation you'd want to revisit when you have the right timing, energy, company, budget, and mindset. You'll feel completely like royalty during your stay.

Stayed on September 21st. Although we arrived about two hours later than planned due to sightseeing, the Ryokan's response was excellent, and they kindly reserved a good time slot for the private bath, which was very helpful. The meals were satisfying in both quality and quantity; we enjoyed both dinner and breakfast. However, one small disappointment was that during breakfast, there was a menu item to grill shiitake mushrooms, but the provided charcoal did not burn well enough to cook them properly. Other than that, everything else met our expectations. The staff had wonderful smiles and were very attentive, allowing us to have a comfortable stay. The Onsen was incredibly relaxing as well. The live saxophone performance at night created a great atmosphere and was enjoyable too. Next time, I would like to visit with my family. Thank you very much!