Yamashiro Onsen Houshoutei

As the Accommodation strongly emphasizes families with children, we chose the top-floor “Bento in Your Room” Plan for our trip as a couple. After enjoying a draft beer in the lounge after our bath, we returned to our Room to find a bento (more than enough for us) already delivered, allowing us to relax and enjoy dinner at our own pace. Since we travel often, buffets can feel like too much food or a hassle to go back and forth for, so this kind of in-room dining is wonderfully calming.The Room is beautifully appointed and feels very elegant. That said, with the sunken kotatsu-style seating area and the futons already laid out, we ended up dozing off without meaning to. We had been looking forward to the late-night soba served with the chef’s signature dashi broth, but before we knew it it was past midnight and even the baths were closed—such a waste! Still, that just shows how comfortable we felt.With only a small number of guest rooms, both the baths and lounge were very comfortable to use. The washing area in the bath has tatami flooring, which seems safer even if children get excited and slip. We didn’t use it ourselves, but there is also a private family bath that should be great for families—though there appeared to be only about six Reservation slots available, so it may be competitive.We were also pleased with amenities like the ReFa shower head and Dyson hair dryer (which we use at home and know is excellent). We truly enjoyed everything that makes an Accommodation of this size special. The staff are well trained as well, making our stay very pleasant. We would love to visit again for another relaxing getaway.

We stayed as a family of four: a couple, our daughter, and our 3-year-old grandchild. On the first floor there was a slide, and there were also toys on the mezzanine level, so our child quickly became absorbed in playing. For adults, there was an all-you-can-drink selection of alcohol and soft drinks (my husband said the draft Super Dry was very delicious and drank quite a lot). Nearby was an automatic pancake machine that easily made kid-sized pancakes. There was honey in a real wooden box, and we enjoyed dipping the pancakes in it—so tasty. There were also various picture books and toys in the hallway outside our Room, so our child could keep playing without getting bored. We were able to use a private bath and relax while bathing. Meals were served in semi-private dining spaces, and since many guests had children, we could spend time comfortably without worrying even if our child cried. Everyone at the Accommodation was kind and welcoming. We made wonderful memories—thank you very much.