Aizu Higashiyama Onsen Tsuruya Higashiyama Main Temple

We stayed here to celebrate my wife’s birthday.First, we truly appreciated the kind pickup from Aizuwakamatsu Station. On top of that, you guided us to some well-known local sights and even stopped by the most famous one, Tsuruga Castle. It was our first time in Fukushima and we didn’t know much about the sightseeing spots, but thanks to all your helpful information, it made us want to come back and explore Fukushima more slowly next time.After arriving at the Accommodation, we were served matcha in a separate annex from the main residence, and you also showed us a beautiful Japanese garden. We were told it looks different with spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage as well, so we’d love to visit again in another season.When we entered the main residence, you showed us classic antiques and a Room that used to be run as a traditional restaurant. It really built up our excitement about what our Room would be like. Since it was located underground, we assumed we might not be able to enjoy any outside views—but the moment we opened the door, there was an incredibly spacious and beautiful modern Japanese-style Room beyond anything we imagined. With unlimited drinks available and plenty of beverages stocked in the refrigerator, we were already thrilled.To our surprise, there was a river flowing just outside the window. The balcony was stylish and spotless, and there was even an elegant fireplace—everything was wonderful. The bath let us fully enjoy Higashiyama Onsen (Onsen), and it even came with a sauna; it was perfect.Dinner featured their most famous basashi (horse sashimi), along with Fukushima’s local dish kozuyu, tempura manju buns, sakura nabe (horse hot pot), celebratory dishes for special occasions, and more—an abundant meal with great variety. The basashi in particular was overwhelmingly delicious—better than anything I’ve ever had—and honestly made us want to come back just for that alone.Since it was my wife’s birthday trip, you also surprised us by preparing a birthday cake. Your hospitality went above and beyond—we were truly moved. Thank you very much.Breakfast was also excellent: Koshihikari rice cooked in a traditional hagama pot along with many side dishes such as salmon, rolled omelet (tamagoyaki), sea bream carpaccio (tai), eel (unagi), and more. There were so many options that everything tasted so good I ended up having multiple refills of rice.Checkout time felt far too soon—we’re sincerely grateful for such an Accommodation where you simply want to stay forever. You also drove us back to Aizuwakamatsu Station on departure day; it really was attentive service from start to finish.We will definitely return in another season. Thank you again for everything.

We stayed here to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday. - Room & amenities: The private space was even more luxurious than the photos, and the room was fully equipped with everything we could need. The amenities were also excellent—especially THREE, which I love, so I really enjoyed them. - Hospitality & service: Even while assisting other guests, the staff kindly and quickly helped us with sightseeing plans outside the stay, surprise arrangements, and transportation logistics. My girlfriend was truly delighted. - Onsen & bath: For an in-room bath, it was exceptionally well appointed and even included a sauna. It was also wonderful that the large openable window let us enjoy the view directly from the bath. - Facility & equipment: There were multiple hair dryers so we never had any trouble, and there was a great selection of glassware—enough to compare all-inclusive drinks—so there’s nothing to fault. - Dining: Starting with their signature horse sashimi, we were served an incredible variety of dishes rooted in Aizu cuisine—we were so full we couldn’t finish everything. With the head chef cooking exclusively for us, we could enjoy each dish at its best and at exactly the right timing. - Overall satisfaction: Both my girlfriend—the star of the trip—and I were extremely satisfied. The sense of something special never faded from start to finish, and thanks to our dedicated butler it became a truly memorable journey. Thank you very much.