Okudogo Ichiyunomori

The public hot spring facility was wonderful, and the mountain and creek views were priceless, even during our summer visit. Our room was clean and spacious, though its interior looked a little dated.

It's quiet and peaceful here, a little out of the way, but I can see why people come for the views from every angle. The rooms were on the small side and the place is dated, I can't lie. Dinner buffet was decent, not the best but not bad. People say it's even prettier in fall, but here's a photo of the forest in summer!

Ms. Okamoto San in the restaurant took such good care of us at our anniversary dinner. The food and sake were so good, and her service was the best part of our whole trip to Dogo. Please make sure the manager recognizes her. The front desk lady was sweet too. We loved the hotel's retro feel. The leaves were partly turned and beautiful, though I'm sure December 1-2 will be the best time for red leaves. We'll never forget the evening.

The hotel staff were very welcoming, and the natural setting was lovely, with a forested hillside and the river in view. We booked two rooms for two nights, drawn by the location about 5 km out of town and the outdoor onsen facing the river. The hotel dates from the 60s and has kept the same decor. Meals are buffet-style in a dining room that feels like a cafeteria. On the second evening, staff kindly suggested an excellent Japanese restaurant about a 20 minute drive away. We had already prepaid for three hotel dinners, so we ended up missing one.