Kinugawa Onsen Asaya

I stayed here once about five years ago and remembered how delicious the buffet was, so I came back.The young female staff guided us efficiently, the Room was spacious, and the souvenir shop and game arcade were well stocked—so even just staying inside the Hotel is fun and never boring. The baths are a bit far apart, with the large public bath on the 1st floor and the open-air bath on the 13th, but each has its own appeal: the large public bath offers a shampoo bar, sauna, cold bath, and more—set up to fully enjoy the Onsen—while the open-air bath has fewer washing stations but a wide garden area with dreamy lighting that creates a relaxing, out-of-the-ordinary atmosphere. Especially at the open-air bath, I must have had perfect timing because it was completely private with no one else there—it was wonderful!Just as I remembered, the buffet was delicious! It’s a shame I’m at an age where I can’t eat as much anymore (lol).The sushi was slightly firm, but everything else was seasoned so well it hardly felt like typical buffet food—I really enjoyed it.Overall, while it’s not exactly “good old days,” it has everything you’d hope for in an “Onsen trip,” without anything lacking or excessive. The price is reasonable too, and it’s an Accommodation I’d definitely like to visit again.

After seeing a post on social media about Asaya’s buffet, I made a Reservation right away. I don’t usually eat much, so I rarely choose buffet dining, but this buffet was excellent. During the Strawberry Fair, we could enjoy all-you-can-eat delicious Tochigi strawberries, and the other fruits were also very tasty. There was a wide variety of dishes such as piping-hot pizza and pasta, and everything was well seasoned. The desserts were plentiful and delicious as well. We could order alcohol by the bottle, which felt like great value. The staff were attentive too, checking that ice and water didn’t run out, so we had a wonderful time.I was able to try all three baths and relax at my own pace. The panoramic open-air bath had a beautiful mountain view.It was a fun trip for the four of us—my friends (a couple) and me—and everyone was very satisfied.This is an Accommodation I’d love to visit again.