Bansyoukaku Shikishima

Our first stay was so wonderful that we made another Reservation as soon as we got home.After especially busy periods at work, we travel around the whole country for therapeutic Onsen stays, often combining them with business trips.This time, we reserved a different Room from our first visit.Based on my experience, the quality of Ureshino Onsen is among the very best!I must have soaked in the private open-air bath in our Room about 10 times (laugh).With excellent dinner and breakfast and superb hot springs, it was true Onsen therapy.The Room was beautifully designed with great attention to interior details—absolutely lovely.Above all, we were truly touched that the staff remembered us even though this was only our second visit. It genuinely moved us to tears.It reminded us of what hospitality should be like.Our dedicated attendant was the same as last time.We were happy to be remembered, and we sincerely appreciated your thoughtful consideration in arranging the same person again.And breakfast featured Ureshino Onsen’s famous yudofu (hot-spring tofu)! This may be the best tofu in the world—so delicious!The tofu gently melts and becomes wonderfully silky thanks to minerals from the hot spring water—an experience I’d never had before.Of course, we also arranged delivery as a souvenir for my mother...The set with three blocks of tofu, sesame soy sauce, and cooking water is highly recommended.The sesame soy sauce is outstanding—it pairs perfectly with Saga rice (Special A), making you want to keep eating more.This is an exceptional Accommodation that truly pursues what guests want. We will visit again for Onsen therapy in summer or autumn.Next time, I hope to see the same attendant again—and it will be a joy to reunite with everyone at the Accommodation. We now have something new to look forward to.We feel so happy to have stayed at such a wonderful place this time.It was during peak cherry blossom season.Next time I’d love to come during autumn foliage!We’ll be back!

As the Room had just been renovated, it was very clean and we had a comfortable stay.The bath was not free-flowing, so we needed to adjust the temperature ourselves. At first, it felt a little inconvenient not being able to get in right away, but there was plenty of hot water from the tap, and above all the water quality was excellent—we were very satisfied. It was also great that it was easy to adjust the temperature for our child.The food was truly delicious, and the timing of each course being served was perfect. The staff member who looked after us had a gentle manner and provided very attentive service, which made our child very happy as well. We were especially pleased that our child could have the same dishes as the adults and ended up eating more than usual. It suited our family perfectly that it wasn’t a typical kids’ plate.There were many younger employees too; while some seemed a bit inexperienced, their sincerity really came through and left us with a great impression. It felt like warm hospitality throughout the entire Ryokan.My husband is currently on a solo work assignment in Kyushu, and I join him from Kansai during long holidays; we’ve stayed at various Onsen Ryokan over time, and among them this Accommodation ranks around first or second.We would definitely like to return again.