Kurokawa Onsen Yume Ryokan

During the Obon holiday, I visited Kurokawa Onsen, a place I had admired since my youth, and stayed at Yumeryudan, an accommodation that welcomes solo travelers. The historical building, onsen, cuisine, hospitality, and scenery provided an exceptional level of satisfaction. The rates were reasonable as well, and I would love to stay here again if given the chance. *One thing I noticed was that while the women's bath had an open-air bath exclusively for women, the men's bath was a mixed-gender open-air bath. It made me wonder if there are female guests who would choose to use the mixed-gender bath despite having a women-only option.*

I made a last-minute reservation as I was able to take an unexpected day off. Since it was a last-minute reservation, only rooms with certain conditions were available, and I was informed that the view would not be great, so I did not have high expectations. As mentioned in the reviews, the view from the room was not very good, and due to the season, there were some insects in the room, which made it slightly disappointing in terms of comfort. On the other hand, the bath, meals, and service were excellent. What left a particularly strong impression on me was a female staff member who waved at us during both our arrival and departure at the entrance; she had such a pleasant demeanor. One thing that caught my attention was that "muscat" was listed on the menu but turned out to be Kyoho grapes instead. Overall, this is an accommodation where you can enjoy hospitality and onsen. Next time, I would love to stay in a room with a better view for a more relaxing experience.