Nishi-Izu Koshihari Onsen Akaneiro no Umi Arujisu

Every January, we often enjoy a family Onsen trip to celebrate my wife's birthday. During this season, we usually choose Izu for its proximity and minimal concerns about snow while driving. This time, we stayed at Arujisu in Ko-Tori Onsen for the first time. We chose a Japanese-Western style room with an open-air bath, which had been renovated to be barrier-free, ensuring safety and comfort. Meals were served in the room, and we thoroughly enjoyed a course featuring local seafood. While the portions were slightly large for elderly guests, the fresh seafood was so delicious that we finished everything.Due to the limited number of rooms, the shared indoor and outdoor baths felt somewhat small. Additionally, there were no handrails, and the washing stools were quite low—these aspects could be improved.On our way back home, we also enjoyed visiting Tori Matsubara Park's Sakura Festival.

It was such a wonderful accommodation that I wanted to give it all 5 stars. The front desk and staff were very polite. For dinner, you choose between 17:45 or 18:15 at check-in. The room was spacious enough, and the private open-air bath with natural hot spring water had the perfect temperature. The room was quiet, so I relaxed while playing soft jazz on my smartphone. Dinner was delicious and perfect for two to enjoy together. Winter seems to be the best time to watch the sunset. It has become an accommodation I would love to stay at again.