Boutique Hotels in Shibata

"The Emperor stayed here in 1988 (Showa 63). This is the largest and best hot spring hotel in the Tsukioka Onsen Resort Area, reportedly ranked second among all hot spring hotels in Japan. It was opened by two sisters, with the Izumi-kei branch opening first and the Kafu branch later. The lobby is grand and imposing, with a unique cherry blossom pink carpet exuding Japanese charm. We stayed at the Izumi-kei, in a huge 15-tsubo (approximately 33 square meters) Japanese-style tatami room, a bathroom with a wooden tub, and a view of a garden, village houses, and distant mountains shrouded in snow—a truly picturesque scene. The hotel's kaiseki cuisine featured fresh and delicious ingredients, and the service was first-class. The hotel has two hot spring baths, located on the 1st and 2nd floors. Unlike the traditional golden and silver baths, the hot spring water here is a vibrant green at 43°C, while the indoor water is clear and silvery. The hotel's name, ”Shirogane no Yu” (White Jade Bath), may have originated from this. The hot spring room offers complimentary iced tea and ice cream. F also has massage chairs; it's a low-key yet luxurious hotel 🏨. I'd definitely come back again if I had the chance."