Fujiya

“A top notch onsen and ryokan”

The Fujiya is set in the Iwamuro spa area. The accommodation is typical Japanese but regular beds can be provided, if so desired. The food is first class and so are the facilities. There is a beautiful garden attached to the property. If relaxation is what you are after, this is the place. I'm sure… Plus

The Fujiya is set in the Iwamuro spa area. The accommodation is typical Japanese but regular beds can be provided, if so desired. The food is first class and so are the facilities. There is a beautiful garden attached to the property. If relaxation is what you are after, this is the place. I'm sure that my blood pressure dropped 10 points during my visit. It is surprisingly inexpensive though everything about our experience was luxurious. The surrounding area is quiet and somewhat rural. Good restaurants are within a short walk if you wish to try something different from the hotel offerings. The breakfasts are also pretty decent. Definitely a good experience all round.

Moins

“Une super expérience de la culture japonaise”

Nous avons séjourné dans cette belle ryokan pour une nuit. L'hôtel offre un service de prise en charge gratuite depuis la gare Yahiko qui est à 10 minutes en voiture. Outre le Mt Yahiko, il n'y a rien près de l'hôtel, à part quelques restaurants. Mais l'hôtel comme un Onsen intérieur, extérieur Ons… Plus

Nous avons séjourné dans cette belle ryokan pour une nuit. L'hôtel offre un service de prise en charge gratuite depuis la gare Yahiko qui est à 10 minutes en voiture. Outre le Mt Yahiko, il n'y a rien près de l'hôtel, à part quelques restaurants. Mais l'hôtel comme un Onsen intérieur, extérieur Onsen (source chaude) et un sauna, tout est très propre et c'est un endroit idéal pour se détendre. Nous avons également réservé le dîner, qui était typiquement japonais et Absolut délicieux !!! La chambre était également un restaurant japonais traditionnel, nous l'avons apprécié beaucoup. Il y avait du thé vert et une bouilloire dans la chambre. Tandis que nous avons dîné le personnel préparé nos futons pour nous. Seul problème, il n'y a personne qui parle anglais. De toute façon le personnel était incroyable sympathique et serviable, tout ce qu'ils ont essayé de communiquer avec nous.

Moins

“Slightly emerald-colored, clear onsen with sulfur smell”

We drove from Tokyo on a Friday night, taking advantage of their late check-in plan, and arrived at 11:30PM. The staff welcomed us pleasantly and showed us to our clean tatami room without rituals. The futon matress was already laid out. Considering the time of the night, the brevity was a good th… Plus

We drove from Tokyo on a Friday night, taking advantage of their late check-in plan, and arrived at 11:30PM. The staff welcomed us pleasantly and showed us to our clean tatami room without rituals. The futon matress was already laid out. Considering the time of the night, the brevity was a good thing. As usual, yukata robes are available but in 5 different sizes. They have extras stocked on a low shelf in the hallway. You may take one freely. No dinner of course, but the onsen big bath was open till 1 AM, so we took a nice soak. The clear hotspring water is slightly green and has the boiled egg sulfur smell. It is at least partially circulated but I did not smell disinfecting chlorine which was good. The bath facility was well-maintained and clean. The outside bath was closed at this time but it was great when I got to soak in it the next day. The breakfast is a buffet, mostly country-style Japanese food. The main protein was broiled and lightly simmered mackerel pieces, with various vegetable dishes and homemade pickles to be had with white steamed rice. Miso soup and soft rice (congee) are also served. For those who must have Western type food, there is coffee, cold milk, yogurt, citrus fruits in light syrup, small croissant style rolls, and some sausages. No Chinese food available. It is simple food but the quality is good. We spent the whole day outside, and having sampled all kinds of food all day long, we were far from hungry but everyone ate all the served food. It was delicious! Seasonal dishes imaging the spring like cherry blossom shaped tofu dish and cold-season specialty such as boiled crabs crowded the table. We had a better room reserved for the second night. It was a newly renovated southeast Asian style room with two twin beds, a comfortable bench and plenty of extra room. A bathroom is available but I think the water is tap water and not onsen. We had a wonderful stay. The staff were all friendly and helpful. We speak Japanese so I don't know how well they do will English but I suspect they would be well prepared.

Moins

“One of the best hot springs ever experienced in Japan”

Most of the quests come to this ryokan by car. I, myself, took taxi from the JR Iwamuro Station, a ten minute drive (approx. JPY1'800). This ryokan is located inconspicuously in a rural area. The hotel staff is attentive and well-educated. A very small room was allocated to me, which was okay being… Plus

Most of the quests come to this ryokan by car. I, myself, took taxi from the JR Iwamuro Station, a ten minute drive (approx. JPY1'800). This ryokan is located inconspicuously in a rural area. The hotel staff is attentive and well-educated. A very small room was allocated to me, which was okay being travelling alone. Also due to the same reason I ate dinner at a dining place next to the hotel facility. What, however, impressed me a lot, was the quality of hot spring water that you can enjoy on the top floor outside the inner bathing place. It was so magnificent!

Moins