Ueji

The food was gorgeous, and we ate our fill. Our family of four had a spacious room. It felt a little old, but the private open-air baths each fit two people, and the hot spring water was incredibly silky and smooth.

The food was exceptional and the staff were friendly. It’s a great inn, though my navigation system had trouble finding it, so contact them before you arrive. There are only stairs, which may make it difficult for people with disabilities or wheelchair users.

The staff were warm and helpful, and we had a pleasant stay. The narrow little streets around the inn felt like a rural fishing town in Okinawa, which made for a nice walk. I hope they make a few improvements so the place gets even better. I paid around 65,000 yen for a room with in-room dining and no private open-air bath. The room view depends on what you book, but ours wasn’t the relaxing outlook I’d hoped for. We were in a corner room, with a parking lot in front and tractors to the side. I wish the booking site showed photos of the views too. At the entrance, slippers and sandals were strewn about, and unused pairs were stuffed into a box on the right. The shoe-removal space was already small, and the footwear was lined up almost in one row, so sitting down to take off my shoes was awkward. Shoes were stored individually in cupboards with hinged doors. It seems unlikely, but with people able to take them so easily, mix-ups or theft felt possible. For the price, the entrance felt more like a homestay. We were told drinks in the fridge cost extra, but no one explained that using the fridge itself would be charged. We were traveling with children in summer and used it quite a bit, so we were charged at checkout. I’d like a clear explanation of all charges. We used the private bath and were told there wouldn’t be shampoo or other toiletries there, though there was a washing area with them. Maybe that’s for people who want to wash fully after bathing, but the bath is small, and washing there would mean soap and dirt could get into the water. That made me concerned about hygiene.

The customer service was good, and I could relax. It turned into a good memory. ✨ The spiny lobster 🦐, abalone, sea bream, and flounder on the sashimi boat were delicious, but there was so much that I couldn’t finish it. The grilled fish was a little hard. I stayed in a room with an open-air bath on my first trip. Inside, the tatami-covered corridors and stairs were comfortable, though the exterior wasn’t. The private open-air bath had thick hot spring water and felt great. It was rainy season, and the rain starting halfway through was nice too. The shower temperature control didn’t work, and no cold water came out 💦. I was really hot after getting out. The open-air bath in the room also squealed loudly when I opened or closed it.