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8.6/10
Very Good
I visited at the end of the year. It's a charming inn, and the clientele was relatively quiet and peaceful, consisting of elderly people, groups of adults only, adult families, and foreign couples. There was a wide variety of welcome drinks in the lounge, and although I didn't use it due to the bad weather, there was also a stylish terrace. The room was spacious, clean, and had a nice view. Instead of tea bags, they provided Kaga bancha tea. The hot spring wasn't large, but it was very clean and helped alleviate my back pain. The shower was a ReFa, and the shampoo, conditioner, and body soap had a wonderful scent and didn't leave my hair feeling tight. The food was so delicious that it made the New Year's dishes that followed seem bland in comparison. Having a private room was also a plus. There seemed to be many cute yukata to choose from. The service was excellent, and everyone treated us with great care.
I stayed at the 105 Matsumori at Matsukaze-an, where the room had a small open-air hot spring bath. You can choose two yukatas to wear inside the hotel; the colors are all very nice. Dinner was plentiful, but there were a bit too many cold dishes, which might be a little overwhelming for Chinese people. There are two large public hot spring baths, with men and women switching between morning and evening. Soaking in the open-air bath on the first floor in the evening is especially enjoyable.
There are many hot springs along Shilong Road, this time I chose Katayama Hot Spring, because there is a fireworks festival and nearby festivals. Fortunately, there is no rain.
The hotel is located in Kaga Yamashiro Onsen. There are five scheduled buses a day, which is not very convenient. The hotel also has a special bus to Oedo to the train station, but reservations are required. The first bus is at 9:30 and takes more than ten minutes. The hotel has a good value for money for one night and two meals.