Okuhita Onsen Umehibiki

I had been hoping to stay here for some time, but never had the chance—until this visit, when I was finally able to make a Reservation for a scenic Room in the main building with an open-air bath. The bedrock sauna and stone sauna in the large public bath were as relaxing as rumored, and I was able to unwind at my own pace with almost no one else around.The meals were also delicious. What impressed me most was how easy it was to get around the spacious property without needing slippers or sandals anywhere. The terrace seating next to the main dining area is truly spectacular. The columnar-jointed gorge is stunning, and enjoying tea there made me feel that traveling all this way was well worth it. Lastly, I was very happy with the Diamond Member gift. I heard this item is also used on JR Kyushu’s Seven Stars train, which made it an even more memorable keepsake. Thank you very much.

Traveling by plane from Tokyo to Kyushu with our 10-month-old baby!We stayed here on the very last day of our trip, because we wanted to board the flight home still feeling happy.In a word: this was the best Accommodation and hospitality we’ve ever experienced.- Dinner was served in a private room, which was wonderful. On top of that, the staff member who looked after us was so considerate of our child that it made us happy too—they even brought toys.- Above all, every staff member provided genuinely pleasant service. This time we stayed in an annex, and everyone was outstanding.- Every dish was carefully crafted; the wagyu sukiyaki and grilled domestic beef were on another level. My wife and I ended up getting seconds of rice twice each.- There is a kids’ room, so our child had fun playing.- We chose a Room with an open-air bath, and it was fantastic as well.- The Earl Grey umeshu (plum liqueur) was smooth and delicious.This is an Accommodation we truly want to return to.Next time, we’d like to plan our trip around staying here.I don’t usually write a Review, but I hope this helps anyone considering a stay.