Enoura Retreat Rinmon

My solo detox trip two weeks ago didn’t quite hit the mark, so I searched around and found this place, then made a last-minute Reservation.From the moment the staff member came to pick me up at the station, I felt at ease—it was like arriving at a relative’s home. And then straight to Lufuro.It was my first time so I was nervous, but I quickly fell in love with how comfortable the low-temperature mist felt. Before I knew it, I could spend time there without checking the clock, simply noticing my circulation and steady breathing—and somehow my mind settled too. Detox complete! And I was ready for dinner.I’m really into making medicinal cuisine right now, so I was genuinely excited. I savored each dish carefully and held back on beer for Lufuro’s sake. One bite of the restorative beets and my expectations shot through the roof. Then came three kinds of Keizen; as usual, I tasted them like solving a puzzle, but although one flavor felt familiar, it blended so perfectly with everything else that I couldn’t decode it. Total defeat.I’ve recreated dishes from other places after visiting them before—but this was on another level. I gave up trying to replicate it and focused on enjoying it instead. The dashi and seasoning were outstanding—bringing out every ingredient’s umami and natural sweetness.And that fragrant golden eye snapper… how on earth was it cooked??In the end, a small beer appeared after all. The next cut (kamenoko) was mysterious too—the more you ate, the more its flavor deepened.I even finished an entire pot of clay-pot cooked 18-grain rice (including as a late-night snack). Maybe thanks to Lufuro—despite eating that much, my body still felt refreshed.Above all, the menu composition is brilliant—from the first dish through to dessert—not only was every single item delicious, but it felt like everything became complete only when enjoyed as a whole course.Since I was traveling alone, the person in charge of service chatted with me about many things and made it such an enjoyable time.After dinner and another Lufuro session, two local beers plus late-night snacks somehow went down easily too.The next morning: Lufuro again followed immediately by breakfast. Every dish once again overturned what I thought “healthy” food tasted like—I finished everything comfortably and stress-free.My one-night stay ended in no time at all. A perfect comeback trip—I’m completely satisfied. This is a wonderful Accommodation that made me decide to return without fail every season.

We stayed as a family of three.Our Room was a Corner Quad.First of all, the food was truly delicious… The Reviews were extremely positive and everyone praised it, so I came in with high expectations, but it still exceeded them.The fish was excellent, and the meat was also outstanding. They explained the origin of each ingredient one by one. The combinations were delicate and unique; excuse my bluntness, but as I ate I kept thinking, “This is the work of a truly skilled chef.”The staff were also very easy to talk to, and we had a wonderful time at dinner.Not only dinner but breakfast also had moments that made us go “wow”—both the flavors and presentation were superb.The view from the terrace, the bath (Lefuro), and our Room—everything was lovely. Of course, cleaning was perfect as well, so we could relax completely. They provided loungewear, pajamas, amenities, and drinks—everything you could ask for. Also, since the heating wasn’t an air conditioner but more like an oil heater (hot-water circulation?), it didn’t dry out the air at all, which was great.They also made a Reservation for tickets to Enoura Observatory for our departure day, which really helped. It turned out to be even more impressive than we imagined—both the scenery and art—and we’re glad we went.Now that our son is grown up (an adult), it’s become harder for us to travel together as a family, but we had such a wonderful time. Thank you very much.