Tachibana Shikitei

This was our first stay at an Accommodation with a private bath in the Room, using the weekend before Golden Week as a couple. Inside the Accommodation, guests go barefoot and there are no slippers, but everything was impeccably clean, and we spent our time wearing the provided tabi socks. The meals may depend on personal preference, but for us as a couple in our 60s they were generous in portion size; beautifully presented with great seasoning and a sense of the season, and everything was delicious. We enjoyed them in a private dining room.\nWe learned later that this is a long-established Accommodation dating back to around the Meiji era, which we found out at the Rosanjin-related Facility next door. It didn’t seem fully booked at that time, and there appear to be about 6–7 Rooms per floor; even at the Onsen we hardly ran into other guests, so we could truly relax.\nThe only disappointment was that since the Onsen is separated by gender, having two room keys would mean there’s no need to leave one at the front desk, allowing for an even more private and uninterrupted stay.\nIt was our first time in Yamashiro Onsen. The lack of much happening in town felt a little lonely, but it may actually be ideal for travelers whose main purpose is enjoying the Onsen....\nOverall, it was a wonderful Accommodation.

Of the several Accommodations I’ve stayed at in Yamashiro Onsen, the hot spring water here felt exceptionally good.When I asked the staff, they told me it comes from Yamashiro Onsen’s oldest source, “No. 1 Gensen.”It warmed me gently from within, and even after bathing my skin felt smooth—almost as if I’d soaked in lotion.I was truly amazed by how good the water was.This time I stayed in a Room with an open-air bath,so I could soak whenever I liked as many times as I wanted,and it made for a deeply satisfying stay.Every dish was delicious, and you could really tell everything was prepared with care.The warm hospitality of the staff also left a strong impression;the person who looked after us was cheerful, and we were able to relax and enjoy our time.These days, perhaps due to efficiency-driven operations, many places can feel somewhat scripted,but here I felt they truly value the charm of a traditional Japanese Ryokan.I stayed with a friend, who was also very satisfied,and it was such a wonderful Accommodation that we’d love to visit again.