Ryokan Andayuu

Akiko and Takumi made my stay at Ryokan Andayu feel special. They were warm and friendly, and the soba at their restaurant, Hana, was delicious. I've lived in Japan for about 30 years, and the soba lunch I had there was by far the best I've tried. I usually love Japanese hotel buffet breakfasts, but couldn't enjoy them during the pandemic. Their generous Japanese-style breakfast was so good I may prefer it to a buffet. I needed time to relax and recharge, and was glad I chose this place. I had the whole ryokan to myself, so I wandered between the rooms and enjoyed the balcony with its lounge chair and city view, the spacious bath, and the living room's amazing massage chair. The soft light from the Japanese lamps made me feel peaceful, and I went to bed and slept well. The tatami room and double-padded futon were very comfortable. I brought a bento for dinner from a local shop that grills meat. It was huge, delicious, and inexpensive. The inn is just down the street from a major train station, yet the neighborhood is very quiet, so I could sleep in. I also enjoyed the onsen, Yūyu, across the main street, which had good food, and the digital festival experience at Ennichi right at Maebashi Station. Don't miss it! Like Team Labo in Tokyo. The large parking lot was a plus for me because I don't like small parking spaces. They told me that during the pandemic they switched to one reservation per night and redecorated some rooms to feel more like home. One room has a living room and conference room combination, which seems ideal for meetings. I'm happy they made that change, and think many people will benefit from their forward-thinking approach. Ryokan Andayu would work well for yourself, family, or a large group. I highly recommend it!