Akayu Onsen Mori no Yu

It was a girls' trip with my elderly mother and sister. Although we were initially concerned about bears, the peaceful and spacious environment made us completely forget about it, allowing us to relax and unwind. The place was impeccably clean, and we truly appreciated the thoughtful consideration for our food preferences (meat or fish). My mother has already expressed her desire to visit again. Thank you for taking care of us!

I made a last-minute reservation about 5 days ago. Even though it was a long weekend, there were vacancies, and the price was reasonable, so I didn't have high expectations (sorry), but it turned out to be an amazing accommodation! **Facility:** While the facility is a bit old, it is very clean. The room had a private bath that looked like an older household bathtub, but onsen water came directly from the faucet, and even the shower used onsen water! It was very convenient to bathe our toddler in onsen water right in our room. We hardly encountered other guests within the facility. The dining area was private with individual rooms where we couldn't hear any noise from others. The lobby offered complimentary coffee service as well as books such as children's picture books and travel magazines that could be borrowed freely. The public bath wasn't large; however, since there are few guest rooms and many of them come with private open-air baths, we were able to use it almost exclusively every time we went—so no issues at all! The showers here also used onsen water! All necessary amenities were provided as well.**Meals:** We chose a reasonably priced plan with lighter meals since we planned to enjoy food while sightseeing; however, the meal turned out to be so luxurious and plentiful that I couldn't tell why this plan was considered "light." It felt like standard ryokan-level cuisine in terms of quality and quantity. The taste was excellent too! Additionally, although our toddler's plan did not include meals, they kindly provided rice, soup, and furikake free of charge for her. Many places automatically include meals and bedding for children over 3 years old; however, since my child dislikes kids' meal sets (usually only taking one or two bites before stopping) but enjoys sharing portions from adult dishes instead—having an option without included meals was greatly appreciated.**Service:** From younger staff members to more senior ones—all provided warmhearted service filled with care. When I asked about an event happening nearby at that time—they kindly explained directions along with timing details which helped us greatly.Overall—it’s truly an exceptional accommodation offering value beyond its price point! If I visit Akayu Onsen again someday—I would love another stay here. Thank you very much!