Shirakawa Hotels with Gym

I recently had the opportunity to stay at an onsen hotel, and I must say, my experience was somewhat disappointing. While the hotel had many appealing features, several aspects fell short of expectations. Firstly, the hotel's policy requiring guests to walk barefoot or in socks was problematic due to the cleanliness of the floors. The surfaces did not seem well-maintained, which detracted from the overall experience. I was particularly let down by the private bath. The two only available tubs was filled with bleach, which was concerning and not suitable for relaxation. Additionally, there were no shower facilities provided for rinsing off before or after soaking in the onsen. This made the experience less enjoyable, as I couldn't clean myself immediately before or after enjoying the hot springs. Furthermore, the reservation system for the private baths was poorly organized. There was no clear queue, leading to confusion and frustration among guests who were waiting their turn. Overall, the taste of dinner and breakfast was average, but the environment and service was quite good. Although the hotel offered many attractions and amenities, the execution left much to be desired. Overall, my stay was a case of having high expectations that were not met. I hope the hotel can improve these aspects in the future to provide a better experience for its guests.

I made a temporary arrangement to go there a week before departure. Seeing that this accommodation experience was very different from ordinary hotels, I decided to take a gamble. I am really grateful for my choice! Take the Kono Bus and get off at Shirakawa-go (Ogimachi). Ask the staff at the tourist guide office to call the hotel and someone will drive to pick you up. It is very convenient and safe. The entire building space is high, the environment is comfortable and there are open window views. The scenery is very beautiful both indoors and outdoors. The service is good and there are few tourists. Bathing in the hot springs, walking in the nearby snow and playing in the snow feel like a private area. Most of the meals are locally produced and homemade, and the French dinner is very exquisite and delicious😋 Next time I want to come back in autumn and join a hiking group led by a local tour guide!

非常滿意的住宿體驗，晚餐跟次日早餐很美味，感受到料理人的細緻與細心，運用許多當地特有的食材，新鮮美味；雖然建築較老舊，但地板與家具擦得釉亮，廁所與浴室保持的非常乾淨，雖然地點較遠，但一路開車過來風景很宜人，窗外可看碧綠色的湖面，推薦！

Gather around the fireplace for dinner. Enjoy our hot spring flowing out directly from the source.

We stayed one night at the Ryokan Yunosato and had a wonderful time with insights into Japanese culture. We were welcomed so warmly and friendly by the family and immediately felt at home. Our tatami room was beautiful and very well maintained. The dinner (Kaiseki) and breakfast were a dream. A completely new experience! Afterwards we had regional sake and finally a bath in the private onsen. We slept and ate so well and will definitely come back the next time we are in Japan. Thank you very much!

Boasting onsen straight from the source and farm-to-table rustic cuisine

Have a relaxing vacation in a minshuku with a steep thatched roof in Japan's original scenery in the World Heritage Site Shirakawa-go