Onyado Yuinosho

The room for 2 is very large and has a king-sized bed in a bedroom, 2 queen-sized beds in a living room, a toilet and a shower/make-up area. A lavish dinner and breakfast were provided with our stay that involved many courses and was delicious. One of us were unable to eat beef or diary products and they were able to cater for this by exchanging those food items with fish and jelly instead. There is also a public bath for both genders with about 4-5 different indoor and outdoor baths, as well as 2 private baths which are first-come-first-serve and do not require reservation. Do try the welcome drink of their self-made amazake, it is 0% alcohol and delicious and we bought 2 bottles home after trying it.

The food was amazing; the pictures didn't oversell them at all. Every meal (breakfast and dinner if paid for) included a sumptuous mix of dishes served in courses. They were displayed beautifully and taste amazing even though some were new to me. There is an element of choice where you can choose from a few dishes for your rice and the like (for dinner). The compound had an amazingly immersive design. Upon entering the door with your luggage, guests are told to remove their shoes and keep them in traditional looking lockers, your shoe locker keys kept with you. The staff take cloths and clean our luggage rollers as you do so. You then step onto tatami, and realise that the whole compound is effectively all tatami floored, and spotlessly clean. It creates a homely and cozy feeling even when you're walking through the corridors to the main area, to the onsens or to your room. You can wear provided clean socks if you'd like too. There were also very considerate touch-ups such as free late night ramen at a cozy dining area outside the male and female onsens at 10~11pm, free mochi at the reception area at 6~7pm, and free scheduled shuttles to the bus terminal which is beside the Shirakawago cultural preservation tourist village area. Which was important considering the place was somewhat far from the inter town bus terminal (a 25min walk for my family without luggage, through the beautiful breezy landscape) and the only bus service that ran there was scarce. Luckily we managed to board that to go there. The onsen was the best out of those in my trip. It had a whole beach recliner sort of seat which could have you lay down in the onsen and have your body submerged up to your shoulders! It also had an 0.9m deep "sitting" onsen pool that also had pumps for extra effect. There were no flies when I was there, but there was a fly swatter in the outdoor onsen area with a cheeky Japanese notice to use it if needed.

The room was clean and nice with sunlight. The food was really nice. The private room in public bath was a superb idea. There was free udon at night. Impressive.

Luxury ryokan Large room with huge traditional breakfast. The location is further than expect but they do provide shuttle bus. The Onsen is so good the private one no charge and the public one are huge and there are many baths to choose. Amenities are all well prepared. Also provide free ice cream and drinks for relaxation. The noodles on late snack is superb!

Great location with shuttle bus services operating from and to the station if needed. All staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and professional at all times. As soon as you take off your shoes at the entrance, you are transported into a deeply relaxing environment that makes you want to stay forever. The rooms facing the riverside offer a great view of both mountains and river. Aside from that they are very clean and have everything one could need during their stay. The Onsen and Sauna facilities are in top condition and clean and one can feel the high water quality. Two reserved/private baths are available as well. Dinner and Breakfast were beyond exceptional offering a variety of traditional and local Japanese dishes. The ingredients are of the highest quality and the dishes were prepared with a lot of thought and care. Those looking for a special experience during their Japan trip will definitely find it at this place!