Asan Kotonami

After crossing the Seto Ohashi Bridge and driving along a small road through Shikoku’s nostalgic satoyama countryside, you arrive at Asan Kotonami, quietly nestled beside a beautiful mountain stream. With an elegant fireplace in the lobby and tasteful Japanese paintings placed throughout, the refined atmosphere is evident. Along with delicious cuisine and an open-air bath built right in front of the woods, it truly feels like a “mountain hot-spring retreat.” I have been staying here since shortly after it opened, and I always leave feeling refreshed—I am sincerely grateful to all the staff. This time, a room became available at the last minute and I was lucky enough to stay. I’m looking forward to visiting again in another season.

I had a relaxing stay at this Ryokan with a very calm atmosphere. The staff were kind and provided excellent service. I stayed in a room with an open-air bath, and the Onsen was absolutely amazing. The large public bath, where you can enjoy the view of the stream, was also wonderful. The remaining snow from a few days ago added to the beautiful scenery. The meals, featuring local specialties, were incredibly delicious. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to visit this accommodation again.