Sakihana Onsen Bokukaku

The view from the Room over the Agano River to Mt. Hozu is wonderful. It is also close to the Agano River sightseeing boat pier across the river. The Onsen is a sulfur sulfate spring, and depending on the season it changes color to fresh bamboo green, celadon, or deutzia white (100% free-flowing from the source). The open-air bath is pleasantly lukewarm. Unusually for a Hotel, there is an irori hearth in the Room with charcoal already lit, creating a cozy atmosphere. The meals are generous—more than you can finish—with great seasoning, and the staff provide excellent service. They handle everyone smoothly, from group tours to individual travelers. The Room is kept very clean and comes with a large TV and even a sewing kit. A 2-minute walk from JR Hanasaki Station, this Accommodation stands on historic ground—the former battlefield of the Byakkotai—inviting reflection on Japan’s Meiji Restoration.

The meals and the Room were wonderful, and our dog was able to relax as well—making it a very enjoyable trip. Thank you very much. I have difficulty walking and use a cane. From that perspective, I would like to share a few requests: 1) It would be helpful if the accessible chair in the Onsen could be kept inside the bathing area. 2) The handrail in the Onsen felt loose and unstable, which was concerning. 3) There was no handrail at the open-air bath, so it was difficult to get in. 4) I understand renovations may be underway, but I was surprised by how different the quality level was between the two bathing areas. If these points could be improved, I believe this would become an even better Accommodation.