The whole place was spotless, I was really impressed.
The owner was amazing, speaking great English and making us feel welcome.
The location is surrounded by nature and is really quiet - stepping outside in the morning was refreshing.
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50 m² · 2 twin beds and 5 futon beds · Sleeps 7
It has Tatami and a private bathroom — the unit offers 2 beds and 5 futons.
Beds 8.7/10 · 36 guests mention them
60 m² · 1 single bed · Sleeps 6 · Suite
It has a private bathroom.
Beds 8.7/10 · 33 guests mention them
18 m² · 2 twin beds · Sleeps 2
The Twin Room at Akasawa Onsen Ryokan features two twin beds with very good bed comfort, a shared bathroom, and free Wifi, offering a cozy and convenient stay in a spacious 18 m² room with essential amenities.
Beds 8.7/10 · 36 guests mention them
30 m² · 5 futon beds · Sleeps 4
It has a hairdryer and bidet — the unit has 5 futons.
Beds 8.7/10 · 36 guests mention them
33 m² · 5 futon beds · Sleeps 5
Hot tub — in this room only.
Beds 8.7/10 · 33 guests mention them
30 m² · 5 futon beds · Sleeps 5
It has a river view and air conditioning — the unit is on the ground floor.
Beds 8.7/10 · 36 guests mention them
30 m² · Sleeps 5
The Japanese‑Style Room provides five futon beds for up to five guests. A private bathroom serves the room.
“ゆっくりと癒し”
The meals had a wide variety and were tasty.
“猫ちゃん”
The cats and dogs were happily roaming around.
“食事も大方満足だったし、部屋は清潔で良かった。”
The cleaning was thorough and the room felt cozy, and the food was fairly decent; the only issue was that the sign indicating the women’s shared bath was left on for a long time after the men had finished cleaning, so I couldn’t use it before bedtime.
“スタッフの皆さんが親切”
The staff were kind, diligent, and left a good impression.
“リトリートの旅に最適！”
Overall the rustic charm was appealing, the open‑air bath was lukewarm (as the spring water naturally is) but you could stay in it for a while while watching the mountain view, the meals were small‑portioned yet varied and tasty, and the staff were very friendly; the cats and dogs that roam freely were adorable and made me want to return. On the downside, the windows in the rooms and corridors can’t be opened because insects get in, which was disappointing, and although the inn sits at the foot of the mountain beside a river and I’d have liked to enjoy Tochigi’s fresh air inside, I had to go outside for a walk; the lounge near reception lets you spend time with the cats, but there was a faint pet‑toilet smell that could have been mitigated by better ventilation, though I understand it may be hard to fix.
“ゆっくりと癒し”
The meals had a wide variety and were tasty.
“スタッフの皆さんが親切”
The staff were kind, diligent, and left a good impression.
“猫ちゃん”
The cats and dogs were happily roaming around.
“リトリートの旅に最適！”
Overall the rustic charm was appealing, the open‑air bath was lukewarm (as the spring water naturally is) but you could stay in it for a while while watching the mountain view, the meals were small‑portioned yet varied and tasty, and the staff were very friendly; the cats and dogs that roam freely were adorable and made me want to return. On the downside, the windows in the rooms and corridors can’t be opened because insects get in, which was disappointing, and although the inn sits at the foot of the mountain beside a river and I’d have liked to enjoy Tochigi’s fresh air inside, I had to go outside for a walk; the lounge near reception lets you spend time with the cats, but there was a faint pet‑toilet smell that could have been mitigated by better ventilation, though I understand it may be hard to fix.
“食事も大方満足だったし、部屋は清潔で良かった。”
The cleaning was thorough and the room felt cozy, and the food was fairly decent; the only issue was that the sign indicating the women’s shared bath was left on for a long time after the men had finished cleaning, so I couldn’t use it before bedtime.
