Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan

The breakfast was the part I’ll remember most. We had it both mornings, and there was plenty of variety, with fresh local ingredients and rice from their own fields. The scenery around the inn is beautiful and made for a nice break from city life. We stayed two nights, and the host welcomed us warmly right away. Our room was spacious, the futon was very comfortable, and everything felt clean and well cared for. It also felt like a real Ryokan stay. We used the bath each night. The temperature was just right and made for a relaxing end to the day. I hope we can come back someday. Thank you very much! Thank you very much！

The building is from the early Showa period, and it feels like the kind of place that should be preserved for future generations. It was clean and very well kept. The proprietress was warm and funny, and apparently she used to do motocross! 😲 The food was so good. The river fish came from a supplier who takes a lot of care with it, and with just a little salt it tasted better than some wild-caught fish. The wild boar hot pot was delicious too. The fatty pieces kept a nice texture instead of melting into grease. Their homemade terraced rice was especially good. You can really tell how good rice is once it cools, and the rice balls I brought back to my room for a late-night snack were delicious. I even bought some as a souvenir. They also had "Suijin Kyaramitsu," a legendary sweet potato shochu, for just ¥4600 for 720ml. It was really delicious. Apparently only 5% of restaurants nationwide are supplied with it, so I never expected to find it here!

It's old, and that's exactly why I liked it. I'd especially recommend it to foreigners wanting to experience Japan, or anyone curious about the Showa era. The proprietress is attentive, and the meals feature seasonal food. You get to enjoy the countryside in the best way. The bath suited me perfectly, around 40℃. Once you're warmed up, you can cool off in the free-flowing hot spring water next door. Then have a beer after your bath. I'll definitely come back.

The food here is delicious, especially the wild boar hotpot. I wanted another serving, but was told I had to request it when booking, so next time I'll ask for about five portions. The inn is probably more than half a century old, from the Showa era. It's a very quiet area, and I didn't see any foreign guests. The doctor fish foot bath is easy to get to, too. My one complaint is the bath surface. It's made of the same rough cement used inside walls and fences, and it irritated my bottom and back. Soaking was painful, and I had to be careful not to scrape myself. That was disappointing.