Yudanaka Onsen Wafu no Yado Masuya

I stayed here to see the snow monkeys in Jigokudani.Come to think of it, I haven’t had many chances to visit Nagano Prefecture, and this was almost my first time experiencing an Onsen. (Probably Hakuba skiing more than ten years ago? Or just stopping by briefly on the way when my wife visited her family in Niigata.)I’ve stayed at many places, and this has become one of the Accommodations I’d like to use again.The semi-open-air bath in the Room was so good that I ended up not using the large public bath or the two outdoor baths, which was a shame.Also, it felt refreshingly rare these days that the proprietress greeted us here and there.It had the feel of a quiet, old-fashioned Onsen town, and that actually made it even nicer (especially since Kusatsu was incredibly crowded the next day).The building feels a bit old—perhaps expanded over time—and there are some drawbacks such as steps in various places (stairs even on the same floor) and a long, narrow Room with level changes. It would be nice if ramps and better soundproofing could be added... At times, while in the Room, I noticed vibrations and noise.This may be difficult to arrange, but I would be happy if guests could also bathe at all of the outdoor baths (Bath No. 1 onward).

After a long time since the pandemic, we visited Masaya for our anniversary trip and to pay a visit to Zenkoji Temple. The food was incredibly delicious with just the right portions, and my husband really enjoyed it. The staff were very kind, making our stay comfortable and pleasant.