Hanayagi no Sho Keizan

We enjoyed everything—the baths, the taiko drumming, and the meals. It was such great value that we wondered if the price was really right. We were able to enjoy different baths at night and in the morning, and the evening taiko performance was wonderful. The breakfast buffet also had a good variety. The staff were all very pleasant as well. We would definitely like to stay again.

In conclusion, this was the best Ryokan/Hotel I’ve ever stayed at among the many places with in-Room Onsen baths.The parking lot is across the road, but staff guide you and carry your luggage from the car to your Room. At checkout, if you call, they come to your Room to pick up your luggage. While many places have shifted to self-service since COVID, here they escort you to your Room and even prepare tea for you.Room I rarely see a place kept this spotless—not only the bath and toilet, but even the balcony. There is a smoking booth in the Room; two sinks; three air purifier/humidifiers; three TVs (two extra-large plus one in the smoking booth); two hair dryers; two bottles of fabric spray; six toothbrushes; and separate amenities for men and women. There are plenty of outlets and no steps. Water, sencha, hojicha, black tea, kombu tea, and coffee are all provided. They also have a magnifying mirror, nail clippers, and even a scale. There are hand dryers in both the toilet area and by the sink (they’re quite loud—personally I’d prefer paper towels). Slippers are provided for inside the building and inside the Room, along with setta sandals and tabi socks. Everything is thoughtfully prepared. Even though it’s an in-Room bath, it was luxuriously fed by free-flowing natural hot spring water (kakenagashi) and was constantly overflowing.Dinner At check-in they asked not only about allergies but also ingredients I dislike—and accommodated my requests.Breakfast An incredible variety—so much that it felt like nothing was missing.What sealed my Reservation was 11:00 checkout time—I avoid places with 10:00 checkout whenever possible. As is common at Japanese Ryokan/Hotels, they suggested dinner at 17:00. Honestly, who eats dinner at 17:00 on a weekday? Most people are still working then. I asked for as late as possible and they moved it to 18:10. After the taiko drum show we went for a drink at the on-site izakaya bar/lounge area, but smoking was allowed there—so next time I’ll just order ramen delivery to my Room instead.