Riverside Ueda Inn

I have stayed at various Itoen Hotels. This was my first stay at Riverside Ueda-kan. Since there were quite a lot of guests, I was concerned about crowding in the large public bath and the dining venue, but in reality the flow of people was smooth and it didn’t bother me at all. The Room was clean and spacious, with a great view outside, and I was able to relax and recover from my fatigue. Thank you very much to all the staff! If I have the opportunity, I would love to stay again!!

This accommodation was chosen for a business trip, prioritizing budget, location, and the inclusion of both dinner and breakfast. With an open-air bath available and no need to wander outside looking for restaurants, I thought it would be sufficient even if the building was slightly old. Honestly, my expectations weren't very high. I stayed in a river-facing room. It was a Japanese-style room that showed some age but had newly replaced tatami mats and a relatively modern air conditioner. The traditional atmosphere of the Japanese-style room allowed me to enjoy a bit of a travel vibe despite being on a business trip. The bath operates on a gender-swapping schedule, with women able to use the open-air bath from 5 AM in the morning. You can see the river from the indoor bath as well, making for quite an enjoyable start to your day. The open-air bath during winter at sub-zero temperatures had both hot and lukewarm sections; soaking in lukewarm water while cooling your head with fresh air allows you to gaze outside endlessly.The meals seemed consistent with those offered across other accommodations within the Itoen Group; they were about 90% similar to what I experienced at another Itoen Hotel before. I particularly appreciated having four types of sake available (laughs). There were also two private karaoke rooms as well as shared karaoke facilities and table tennis tables—perfect for group stays that seem like they’d be fun too! In conclusion, this is an accommodation I’d like to use again for my next business trip.Thank you very much!