Ishinoya Izunagaoka

This was my second visit. This time, I enjoyed a different open-air rock bath. The previous one was great, but this one was even better! The large open-air bath was perfect for this cold season. With the Plan available until 12:00, I could relax and enjoy my bath time thoroughly. Thank you very much!

This was my second stay. This time I chose the “Arida” guest room (with an open-air rock bath) and a Plan that includes kaiseki served in the Room. As with my previous visit, the service, Facility, and hospitality made me want to return again.The morning rock bath was especially memorable. The in-room rock bath is enclosed with wooden panels, but sunlight streams through the gaps in thin beams, and the Onsen steam creates a gently shimmering mosaic in that light. I have been staying at Onsen Accommodations for over 40 years, and I have never seen anything like it—an outstanding design, with truly radiant morning light. It even made me feel this would be a good year (in fact, despite major transportation disruptions caused by this season’s strongest cold wave starting from my stay—somehow I got through them all; especially the next day on the JR Utsunomiya Line, which was in terrible shape—yet everything worked out).Last time I came by public transportation from Izunokuni-Nagaoka; this time I came from Numazu. When using public transportation there are time constraints, so on both trips I had to leave about two hours before check-out. Next time I’d like to come by car and enjoy as much time at the Accommodation as possible.