Onyado Shirokane no Mori

We stayed to relax and celebrate my husband’s birthday. The Room has a bedroom, a spacious bathroom with free-flowing Onsen water direct from the source, plus a sunroom-like living area and a deck—overall very comfortable and roomy. From the window we could see the winter landscape and distant mountain ranges; I imagine the fresh greenery and autumn leaves would be beautiful as well. The refrigerator was stocked with plenty of complimentary drinks, which we enjoyed while going in and out of the Onsen many times. Could we request bathrobes? Since we used the Onsen repeatedly, it would be nice to have them. The meals were also very generous in portion size. Thank you for the birthday dessert plate as well. The garden was beautifully maintained, and we enjoyed taking a walk there. It rained the next morning, but there were no umbrellas in the umbrella stand. Also, if check-in/out is not busy, I would prefer completing the procedures at a lobby seat with a nice view—but these are minor points. Accommodation prices have gone up everywhere recently, but I felt this Accommodation offers excellent value for money. My husband and I are already talking about coming back for a Multiple Night Stay next time.

I’d been curious about Shirogane no Mori for a while, and this was my first stay. Surrounded by nature, there are eight Rooms in total (I think) lined up, and I was told by the staff that they all have the same layout. The interior, the private bath, the space with a reclining chair, table, and sofa, and the terrace were all more than spacious enough for relaxing alone. I spent a peaceful time listening to cows, birds, and dogs.The meals were satisfying in both taste and portion size, and they even provided rice balls as a late-night snack. The vegetables in particular had rich flavor and were delicious.I didn’t take many photos at night, but the scenery was exactly like what’s shown on the website—an atmosphere like buildings on a hill. I enjoyed cherry blossoms at night while smoking on the terrace and was satisfied from start to finish.Honestly, it felt like it offered more than its price. It was so fulfilling that I even asked the staff who guided me around whether this pricing wasn’t too low.I stay at Accommodations two or three times a month; usually if it’s expensive you get what you pay for—but with this Accommodation I can only say it’s exceptionally reasonable.I like Onsen but I’m an odd guy who doesn’t usually take many baths—yet I ended up using the private bath three times because the water felt silky-smooth. Since I prefer slightly cooler water, letting out a little cold water made it just right. It was an Accommodation with nothing to criticize.It’s also less than two hours from my home, so I’d like to come again just for dinner.Thank you very much for taking such good care of me.