Wangquan Pavilion

This was my fourth stay. When the bus I planned to take was delayed, you kindly accommodated changes to the Shuttle Service, for which I am truly grateful. As always, staying at the snow-covered Onsen warmed both my body and soul.

Located deep in the mountains, this place is truly wonderful. The multiple open-air baths were a bit far from our room, but that added to the charm. On the day we visited, most of the guests were foreigners. Everyone we met at the open-air baths was also from abroad. During meals, all 25 groups in the dining area were foreigners (mostly Westerners), enjoying Japanese cuisine. We were the only Japanese guests, which made it feel like we were in another country. The food was delicious with a variety of options, leaving us very satisfied. The open-air baths are mixed-gender, but bathing suits are provided, and couples seemed to enjoy the experience together. It was a unique scene, and we even exchanged words with others who all seemed to be having a great time. The autumn leaves had just started to change color—perhaps more Japanese visitors will come later in the season? We were able to relax and fully enjoy the open-air baths. We plan to visit again.