Ashiwada Hotel

We stayed for one night with two meals included. We also used the private bath. The Room had a Japanese-modern tatami area with beds, and it was clean, spacious, and very nice. However, the chair by the window and its style were not great; it was a wooden chair that wasn’t comfortable to sit on for long, and the table was small. The changing area of the private bath was a bit cramped even for just two people, which was inconvenient. Other than that, we were very satisfied with the meals and the staff’s service. The grape juice available to drink freely after bathing was delicious!

We made a reservation to visit on our wedding registration day as a special memory. As mentioned in other reviews, while the accommodation is older in terms of facilities, the excellent service more than makes up for it. Since my partner preferred a Japanese-style room, we booked one. The room was old-fashioned, and at first, I wondered if it was a mistake. However, with the lake right in front of us and being on the second floor, the view was incredibly soothing. Although our room was directly in front of the elevator and next to what seemed like a family’s room, once inside, it was surprisingly quiet with no outside noise at all. The calm atmosphere with fewer foreign tourists also added to its charm. The most impressive part of our stay was dinner. We had reserved the most affordable kaiseki course meal; however, every dish reflected seasonal flavors and was meticulously prepared—it tasted absolutely delicious! By the end of dinner, there were so many dishes that we couldn’t finish them all! Even men with larger appetites would be fully satisfied here. Breakfast was buffet-style but equally delicious—we ended up eating until we were completely full! The large public bath area was very clean and well-maintained; I especially loved the wine bath—it was amazing! Perhaps by chance or good timing, there weren’t many people around when we visited so we could enjoy relaxing in the onsen without any interruptions.There were even table tennis facilities available—playing "onsen table tennis" with my husband became another wonderful memory from this trip.If I had to point out areas for improvement: there were small traces of mold around our room’s sink area as well as on the ceiling of one private bath which caught my attention.Overall though—this stay exceeded expectations! We’d love to return someday for another visit!