Isazen Ryokan

I've always wondered about this hot spring inn. I decided to drop in for a day trip. (Day trips cost 500 yen) The owner must be a fanatic Tigers fan. I was surprised at the amount of Hanshin Tigers goods and decorations. It's like I'm at a hot spring in Kansai. But there are also Rakuten Eagles goods in a small space, and they haven't forgotten to show consideration for the local baseball team. The inn seems to have been built during the heyday of hot spring inns, so there are many guest rooms. While wandering around the building, I encountered a certain creature. It seems to be the mascot cat. Cats are also friends with tigers, so I guess this is okay for a Tigers fan. I walked through the building, which was full of retro chic, to the bath. I couldn't help but feel the excitement of the Showa era with every step. There are four baths and three types of hot springs. The small bath is mixed. The hotter medium bath has a unique oily smell that hits your nose. This smell may be similar to Takatomo Ryokan, which is also located in Higashinaruko. After the bath, I spent some time playing with the cats. Cats and hot springs. Hot springs and cats. This is a must-see hot spring for hot spring lovers, cat lovers, and tiger fans.