Lead Onsen Fujisan Ryokan

This is an Accommodation I’d been curious about for a long time and had always wanted to visit. I stayed this January, and I was truly satisfied in every way. Since the building is an Important Cultural Property, being able to stay in the main building allowed me to fully experience its early architecture and the classic atmosphere of a traditional Ryokan, which was deeply moving.The baths were also outstanding. It’s mixed-gender, but I especially loved that the tub is quite deep. The open-air bath while looking out at the snowy scenery was exceptional, and I could truly enjoy an extraordinary escape from everyday life. There’s even a sauna—an irresistible setup for Onsen lovers.The food was delicious, and all of the staff were kind, attentive, and welcoming, so I felt comfortable throughout my stay. It’s an amazing Accommodation that genuinely made me feel it’s worth coming to Tohoku just to enjoy an Onsen while watching the snow. I would absolutely love to stay again.

I had been curious about Namari Onsen for a long time after seeing posters at the station, and finally got to visit. This time I stayed for one night. In addition to the famous Shirozaru-no-Yu (mixed bathing), there were plenty of other Onsen baths as well. I enjoyed all the baths except the private ones, and even at most there were only about 3–4 people, so it never felt crowded and I could bathe comfortably. There was a great variety—baths with a sense of history, an open-air bath, and one with a sauna—so I really enjoyed it. Dinner was served in the Room, and everything was delicious. After the meal, the staff quickly cleared everything away and prepared the futon for us—I’m truly grateful. It was a very satisfying stay. Even though it was a Saturday night, it felt reasonably priced, and with convenient access I strongly hope to visit again.