Shohoen

This is my 9th stay since around 2000, and the last time was in 2014, so it's been about 10 years. This is a typical example of the quality of a popular inn gradually deteriorating due to the fact that it was a popular inn.【room】It cannot be denied that the main building has become noticeably dilapidated. It can't be helped that you can hear the voices next door due to the thinness of the walls, but about 20 years ago people used to clean the wet verandas so that they could see the garden and the moon from the wet verandas, but now they are very wet. I don't feel like going out.In addition, the bath towels used to be Japanese towels folded by hand like origami, giving a sense of hospitality, but now they are cheap hand towels that don't even have names on them. It has changed. (In 2014, it was a towel with the name of the inn, but the cost has been further reduced)I'm more concerned about the smell from the communal toilet in front of my room in the main building leaking into the hallway.Also, there was surprisingly a lot of traffic on the road facing the inn at night, and large cars were speeding, so even when I was sleeping, I woke up many times due to the sound of cars running. .【meal】It is clear from the fact that they do not allow consecutive nights, that their policy is not to offer variety in the menu in order to operate at a low cost. They are very strict, including not even offering a children's menu.Even though I've been staying there for 20 years in different seasons, the menu has reduced the number of items, but the rest remains the same.The char changed from grilled to salt-grilled. Looking at the fact that it hasn't changed much, it may be that there are no chefs here in the first place, and that the food is delivered by an outside vendor.They have also reduced the number of items and cut costs, and the aperitifs that used to be served are no longer available. There was also tempura as a fried dish, but that is no longer available.Anyway, the customer service was the worst, and when I was served sashimi, I was asked, "Do you want me to explain what's inside? You don't have to."In addition, he seems to want to serve food quickly and clean up quickly, without adjusting to the pace of the customers' eating, and almost as soon as he starts eating, he lights the grilled Hida beef on a ceramic plate and lowers the plate one by one from the soba he has eaten. I'm going.It seemed like they didn't want to change the order in which each table was served, so the food was served all at the same time, and it took 45 minutes from when it arrived at the table until the last dish was served, which was incredibly fast for a dinner at a ryokan.For breakfast, the only hot items were bowls and hoba miso, and nothing else, including grilled fish, seems to be cooked at this inn.The thickness of Meiho ham has also become surprisingly thin, clearly showing that costs have been reduced.Also, although the meal is eaten in an irori hearth, it is unfortunate that charcoal is not placed in the irori hearth, and solid fuel is used instead.There are many items and the quantities are large, but I'm curious as to how many of the many items are prepared at this inn.It has a kaiseki-style appearance and has all the standard Okuhida ryokan inns, so I think it's not a bad option if you're staying in Okuhida Onsenkyo for the first time.【bath】There are two large public baths for men and women with an indoor bath and an open-air bath, and two private open-air baths, but they are large considering the accommodation capacity, so you can relax and enjoy the refreshing hot water.The water temperature is also at a level where you can take a long bath.If I had to say it, I would say that there is an ashtray at the entrance to the public bath, so if a smoker smokes a cigarette, their hair and yukata will start to smell like cigarettes after a bath.I would like to see the ashtray removed.[Customer service]When you arrive at a ryokan, no one comes to the front door, the hospitality of tea and sweets in the lobby that used to be served is gone, and there is no information about when to use the baths, just "Dinner is at 6pm, breakfast is at 6pm." It's 8 o'clock,'' and there was no room or luggage carrier.You can clearly feel the atmosphere that they want to serve the food right away, clean up quickly, and finish their work without having to adjust to the pace of the customers.The elderly couple sitting next to us had just started preparing their appetizers, but suddenly the second set of porcelain grills seemed to be set on fire, and they had to wait, but the staff kept asking, ``Are you ready?'' I felt bad for coming in such a hurry.Also, this time I used the ``Okuhida Onsengo Accommodation Discount Coupon'' from my hometown tax, but even though I had told them to use this coupon before using it, when I checked out, I was told that the ``check Can you give it to me when I check in?'' I said, ``If you had told me in advance that you would use the coupon, you should have told me when you checked in.'' Here is the back of the coupon. As I showed it to him, he said, ``There are precautions written here.''Also, the details of the charges were not explained to me at the time of checkout, and I paid as I was told, but on my way home I realized that I had been charged for alcohol that I didn't even drink. (I think this is a human error)I would have noticed it if you had checked the details at the time of checkout.Anyway, it's a shame that the customer service here, led by the female staff who seems to be the proprietress, leaves a bad impression.[Overview]The temperature control of the open-air bath in the large public bath had become sloppy, and it was so slippery that I couldn't stay in it for long in the winter.The reviews from other people are high, but those people are probably not very experienced with traveling or have never stayed at other ryokans in the area.The price is cheap for a family of about 4 people, and the price on days before holidays is the same as on weekdays, so I think it's a good option if cost performance is your top priority.

Honestly, I was a little disappointed.As others have written, we also did not feel the hospitality.Even when we arrived, the young female staff at the front desk did not come out to greet us. Of course, there is no consideration for carrying baggage.We were shown to the room early, and a young female staff member went up to the room before the customers, so when I gathered up our own footwear and the staff's footwear and entered the room, the staff member was sitting on the top seat while I was seated. I was waiting for it to go up. There is no hospitality such as making tea.First of all, the yukata comes in large and medium sizes, is that okay? I was asked. I didn't even know what to do with it, so I was at a loss for an answer, and she said, ``I think you should go with the inside because you're big,'' which means you're short. Is it okay then? Before you ask, there's another way to say it.``There is water in the refrigerator. If it runs out, you can drink tap water, so please add more.'' Inside the refrigerator, there was cold water in a black pitcher that you couldn't see inside. I don't know if it's sanitary, but I'd like to have bottled water available these days.There was an explanation about the public bath and meals, but no explanation in case of an emergency.I wanted to take a private bath, but there was no explanation (I thought I couldn't use it that day).There was an irori hearth, but there was no explanation of precautions (how to dispose of the charcoal fire, ventilation fan. (instructions for use), and there was no mention of it in the facility explanation file provided in the room. There's no explanation about the safe's location, and the tea and sweets are in a storage box on the shelf, so just find them on your own. That seems to be the case.The dinner portion is large. Hida beef steak and roast beef are served. I was looking forward to a leisurely meal with some drinks, but the serving speed was so fast that it didn't match the progress of the meal, so I kept bringing in more and more food, and I was forced to take half-eaten plates off the table. . Both the Hida beef steak and hoba miso were overcooked and were cold by the time we ate them. I don't have time to enjoy alcohol just for a toast. Looking at the photos of the reviewers here, the photos of the meals have not changed at all from 4 years ago, 2 years ago, and this time, and if you look closely, you will notice that there are no elaborate dishes. (I think it depends on your personal feelings)During dinner, I put my setta in the shoe rack with my name written on it, and when I tried to go back to my room after the meal, my setta were gone. It seemed like another guest had mistaken me, so I called the staff, and they found out that the name of the wrong guest was written on them. One set of sandals was placed in a shoe rack and asked, ``Put these on!'' When I said that I didn't want to wear them, he laughed and asked me, ``No, you don't like that.'' This response clearly shows that the setta are not sterilized on a daily basis, but feet can also be susceptible to infectious diseases such as athlete's foot, and considering that in today's world, disinfection is essential for hygiene and infection prevention. I was disappointed in the act, which made me wonder if it was appropriate for a service industry to force someone to wear setta straight from the shoe rack in front of them.As you relax in the garden, you will hear stories of the founder's grandfather's bravery. We also hear stories of hardships caused by improper use of cigarettes. However, there is no explanation about the hearth in the room and how to dispose of the charcoal. (Of course, I know this from common sense)I was placed in the Akebi room on the first floor, but the loud banging noises from the upper floor were happening all night and early in the morning, so I couldn't get a good night's sleep and was irritated.It faces the road and the noise of trucks can be a concern.I don't know if it is a family-run business, but it is essential to explain the inside of the building during evacuation. If you can use the family bath, please explain first. I don't think that omitting introductions and explanations is not homely service or hospitality.I felt exactly the same way as the previous reviewers have written. There are no responses to the reviews, so it's possible that they haven't read them and haven't made any improvements.There are no repeats.

This hotel is really great, and you can feel the operator’s care in every aspect.The only drawback is that I met Hong Kong people on the day of check-inMaybe he's from Cantonese. He speaks Cantonese anyway.Talk loudly and act rudely

This is a highly recommended inn for people who want to experience an extraordinary experience to relieve their fatigue.There is an empty refrigerator in the guest room, so you can bring your own, but there is also a small vending machine that sells canned beer and juice.Smoking is completely prohibited inside the building, but there is a smoking area next to the bathhouse, so smokers can feel safe.The guest room key is an analog key type, but the Wi-Fi connects properly.The atmosphere of the bath, the quality and temperature of the water suited me very well, and I felt that the bath was a treat.However, since it is far away, we drove on the road at night and stayed in the car at Michi-no-Eki ``Danka Kamioho'' → Take a bath and meal at ``Climber's Bath'' → Sightseeing at ``Bear Farm'' → Check-in at ``Shohoen'' at 2pm. This is a recommended relaxing sightseeing course.I'm very satisfied with Shohoen, but my only complaint is that the private bath is so small. It feels small even when used by two people, such as a lover or a couple. It is best not to think about using it with a family of three or four.Even with that in mind, I felt that Shohoen could be given a 5 star rating.The open-air bath surrounded by deep greenery is irresistible.*If you get car sick, you must take motion sickness medicine! ! If you wish to purchase, please do so in Takayama City.

An elderly woman with a strong perm at check-in.It feels too bad. I felt sick from the beginning. Supports straight faces without smiles. When serving food, he does so without saying a word. This is the first time I have seen such bad customer service.It's a waste even though the food is good.Such people will give you a bad reputation, so it would be better for the inn if you went behind the scenes.The young person who handled check-out was nice.

Although it is located in the outback, it is an inn where you can stay for around 10,000 yen with half board included.Luxurious dinner at this price even though the surrounding areas have raised their prices!If you can tolerate insects, please come!I feel that the hot springs in the public bath are different between the indoor and outdoor baths.The indoor bath is a mixture of three types of hot springs. The outdoor bath has a faint smell of sulfur.However, I would like to destroy the hornet's nest.I'm worried and can't take a relaxing bath...What would happen if you were stabbed while naked?

The hot springs are so wonderful!The rice was so voluminous that even my husband couldn't eat it!I really enjoyed it and came back very satisfied.We had a room with a hearth, but we had to eat in the dining room.After checking out, we drove to the abandoned railroad tracks to have a go.This Gattango was so much fun⭐I want to travel the same route again.

A ryokan located at Fukuchi Onsenguchi in Okuhida Onsenkyo.The grounds are spacious and quiet.In addition to the men's and women's baths, there are also two free private hot springs that you can bathe in whenever you like as long as they are open 24 hours a day.The variety of dishes is large and will fill you up.It was a hot spring inn that I would definitely like to visit again!

We really loved the onsen. It’s located in a beautiful setting but you need to take a bit of a drive from Takayama to get there. Each men’s and women’s onsen has 2 baths, one hot one indoors and one cooler one outdoors. …

I stayed in a room with a hearth. The room with the hearth was between wooden boards, so I thought tatami would be more relaxing.The private bath had no heating and the dressing room was cold.I was surprised that there was no partition between the bath and changing room in the large public bath.The host was very kind and nice.The food was very delicious and the chopsticks were very easy to use, perhaps because they were original.I want to go again.