Perfect place to decompress from the busy touristing activities for a couple of days. The hosts were very attentive and everything was great. Breakfast was included and declicious as well as a great experience. We also books dinner separately (about 60€ per person) for a unique treat and it didn‘t disappoint. The onsen was also great and not too busy.

Stayed in April 2024

Please provide an English explanation for washing before the onsen in the changing rooms and instructions when you check in. There were some people coming to the onsen and getting straight in without washing but there weren’t any instructions so maybe they just weren’t aware.

This is the perfect retreat hotel in the mountains. Old style Japanese ryokan with the friendliest staff. Food was amazing. The rooms are huge! And we had both western beds and futons! The outside onsen is such a delight and you can relax in it under the stars. It’s out of the way so a bit tricky to get to with public transport but that’s what we wanted for a trip to the mountains.

Stayed in May 2024

At the beginning I feel like whole entry was too fast and not explained properly. It was visible that hotel has the best time in the past. Everything was in perfect condition but it looked like time stopped in 80's

Very comfy place. On-air onsen is amazing. It was one of the best we experienced in Japan. The best dinner ever. Also the breakfast was great. Full support from the hotel staff. Good English.

Stayed in April 2024

Could not get coffee after 9am (checkout at 10) as lobby area was closed. Felt a bit strict.

Cute traditional place, nice food experience - traditional Japanese, nothing western. Very nice onsen, but nobody seems to be using so I enjoyed it all to myself :)

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, loved our stay here!

Loved our stay here! Very quiet time of year, with not many people staying. Still, the staff were incredibly accomodating, all spoke fantastic English and the food (breakfast and dinner) were local and exceptional. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for a relaxing and authentic Ryokan experience! The onsens were also delightful!

Stayed in April 2024

There is no much to do in the area, and need to take a bus (2-3 times a day) to the nearest small onsen “city”. If you are using public transportation, I would recommend stay in Hirayu Onsen area.. from where there are multiple buses..

The dinner was very good! The onsen were nice. There was one lady that spoke English..

Stayed in April 2024

Not much bad to say. The rooms need a refresh but I personnally don't mind cause it is super clean and I like the "1989 post bubble" style. I saw that they are already working on refitting some rooms.

Absolutely endearing staff who add a lot of charm to this establishment. This ryokan is remote and that is the point, right there in the middle of the mountains. Original Edo structure of an old house, with well designed extentions and typical ryokan rooms. I love it! Delicious japanese breakfast in private rooms. Next time we will try the Kaiseki. Beautifull onsen which however, has no view over the river nearby.

Stayed in April 2024

A bit outdated rooms.

Excellent staff, which is the main reason to stay here. Friendly, and they make you feel incredibly welcome. The food is the best I've eaten so far in Japan, and if you decide to stay here do take the dinner option! Highly recommended. Both the hotel and the dinner is worth the price

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent hosts/staff, quiet peaceful location, delicious Kaisei dinner and breakfast. Onsen experience was great.

Stayed in February 2024

the outdoor onsen wasn't hot enough for me (i get cold easily), but the indoor one was much better

amazing food, best we've had on our trip! they accommodated me being a vegetarian. the entire place ist just really cool with an oldschool vibe, hard to describe. it's definitely on the old side, but we thought this added to the charm. really nice owner with good english, too, and we had a nice chat with a member of staff during dinner, which was charming!

Stayed in February 2024

A very lovely experience in snow covered surroundings. This was all around a perfect experience.

Stayed in January 2024

The best experience we had in Japan! <3

Stayed in November 2023

We had a little problem locating the property as it was off the main street. The sign board at the turn off was in Japanese and not obvious. We missed it and had to ask for directions.

We booked a room with western beds and we were pleasantly surprised that it came with a tatami matted living room that can easily fit in 4 futons. Definitely a good choice for a family traveling together. It justified what we thought was a higher price we paid for the room. Perhaps because the property was built with wood, we thought it looked a little aged. But the excellent staff and service more than make up for it. They were friendly and warm. And we are happy to find that the owner is conversant in English.

Stayed in November 2023

Quiet, cozy place with lovely hosts. Traditional japanese rooms. Great onsen. Perfect to relax a few days.

Stayed in November 2023

Fantastic place in the middle of the mountains, secluded and quaint. The Ryokan is quiet and we were almost alone. The onsen they have was absolutely amazing and the food they served outstanding

Stayed in October 2023

Unfortunately our stay was too short!

The service is brillant! The dinner and breakfast are very authentic and delicious. You can take a relaxing bath in Furusato's own onsen which is very tastefully arranged. Our room felt like an appartment. Very close to a beautiful hiking trail.

Stayed in September 2023

Everything was perfect! There was nothing to dislike!

Everything was exceptional, from the staff (they were friendly and helpful) to the place: it was a magic place to spend a couple of nights, relaxing and enjoying the mountains. The onsen was one of the most special moments of our trip to Japan!

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing... Everything was way over the top !

Amazing bang for buck experience. The remote location is perfect to enjoy a quiet stay in the mountains. Our hosts were absolutely amazing, kind, speaking well English and of precious help. Our room was spacious and cosy, the beds were super confortable. The Onsen was amazing also. If you want to enjoy the complete ryokan experience, be sure to reserve the traditional meal before check-in as it's made on demand the same day with locals products (about 7000¥-8000¥ per person). It really worth it ! A complete Breakfast is included which is really a big + !

Stayed in July 2023

This is not a negative review, but a suggestion, the coffee bar could be open later than 9 am.

We escaped the heat of Tokyo and in this summer weather felt this place was a restful respite from crowds and neon lights. Our room was spacious, while we slept the Azusa river lulled me to sleep. In the morning, onsen was nice if you aren’t use to sleeping on tatami mats. But, you are in nature, so why not sleep closer to ground. I am happy I did not book a “western style bed”. True, we were told there is not a lot to do around the area, but that obtains to those who are boring-find exhilarating and calming moments wherever you are. We spent three nights and enjoyed walking to the shrine in the back, sitting along the River, morning market, walking to unagi restaurant, hydrangeas and mossy gardens, and simply being grateful that this place existed for us to be a hospitable base with delicious breakfast and dinners, where you get a whole room by yourself during breakfast and dinner to enjoy local flavors of hoba miso, Hida beef, and ayu grilled fish near a warm hearth.

Stayed in July 2023

Onsen was in a natural setting. Very lovely.

Stayed in May 2023

Not much to dislike.

The location is in a quite area, far removed from the large cities. It provides a good contrast in your trip, and the mountains certainly adds to the atomosphere.

Stayed in May 2023

Very friendly service. Spacy rooms. Beautiful traditional onsen. Excellent dinner.

Stayed in May 2023

Amazing food and super friendly and helpful staff. The room sizes were huge as well which was a welcom change from what we had been experiencing so far in Japan.

Stayed in April 2023

Everything was phenomenal. Asuzi (I probably mangled the spelling) - the owners wife - runs an immaculate operation with a very small staff. Very hospitable and warm from our arrival to departure. The rooms were massive in size - literally suites - and just the right temperature on a cold April night. Also spotless - but that’s probably a given. The onsen was cozy and water just right. I guess it also helped that being a small place with only a few guests, it felt like we had the entire place to ourselves. We were entirely alone for the whole time we were at the onsen, which made it feel like it was our private onsen. The breakfast was spectacular and Asuzi took a lot of trouble to explain to us all the many local dishes prepared fresh for us. All in all one of the best stays we have ever had anywhere. The only pity was we had planned for only 1 night here, when even a week would not be enough….!

Stayed in April 2023