Tojiya Onsen Guesthouse

The location and artistic conception are great. The accommodation is close to the creek. I can sleep listening to the sound of running water. I have never felt more comfortable. I didn't want to leave when I checked out. The family hot spring room is also great.

I stopped by to take a bath. It was very good, I want to come back someday.

Thank you for your help yesterday, and I'm very satisfied! (Father with two boys)It seems like it was run by a young, kind couple, and I was impressed by their kindness and hard work!Hot springs also make your skin smooth and good.The room was clean and relaxing.Recommended for those who like retro feel!I will definitely go again!

First visit! The hot water is really nice (^^♪ Also, the food stall in front of the hotel? This has an indescribable atmosphere and is good value for money (^^♪I can't say it's unreasonable due to the location and the fact that it claims to be a hot spring cure, but I would like to at least think of some ideas for the mirror in the bathroom! I can't see it. There's also a washing area in the public bath (^^♪.In the room, the wooden table is tilted so it's a bit difficult to use! Well, I'm sure it was a relaxing place to relax!!

Although it is an old building, it is well maintained. Of course, the hot springs are wonderful, and you can enjoy local cuisine and shochu at the bar across the street from the inn.

The spring quality is highly alkaline and contains hydrogen carbonate (baking soda), chlorine sulfate, and metasilicic acid, so apart from the concentration of the ingredients, I think it can be called a ``hot spring for beautiful skin.'' .The bathrooms include large public baths for men and women and a small open-air bath that can be reserved for private use.The public bath is accessed by stairs from the changing room, but the floor is made of wood and the slope is not too steep, so it wasn't too difficult to walk through.Is the washing area next to the bathtub a long and narrow bathtub? It is a type that scoops hot water from the bathtub, and I think it is easier to use than scooping hot water directly from the bathtub.There are about 6 to 8 bar soaps, so I think that's enough for washing your body.As for washing your hair, it is recommended to bring your own shampoo, but since the quality of the hot springs is similar to that mentioned above, you may be able to wash your hair in the hot springs (although it does get stiff).There is only one bathtub, and although there is no special signage, judging from its shape, it seems that it is fed directly from the source (the temperature of the source is high, so adding water may not be an option).The spring quality is alkaline and hydrogen carbonated, making it slippery, but the edge of the bath is made of polished granite, so it felt slippery when I put my feet on it.Whether it's due to the coronavirus or something else, the ventilation fans located high up are running all the time, making quite a lot of noise. Also, I'm not sure if it was caused by the wood stove in the lobby, but the air felt smoky and it was difficult to enjoy the smell of the hot springs.Private open-air baths do not require reservations and can be entered if they are vacant, but there is no special sign posted at the entrance, so I think you can judge by whether the door is locked or not. But I understand)Only the open-air bath has a shower and faucet, so if you are looking for those things, we recommend using this.The toilets on the first floor were not separated by gender, and there were no doors between them and the hallway, but there was a hidden door between the urinal area and the hallway, and there was a wall between each Western-style booth. The room is partitioned all the way to the ceiling, so I think there is a good amount of privacy, but women may be concerned (the toilet was a washlet).The bathroom in front of my room had a tiled sink, but it didn't seem to have the proper water gradient, so the water wouldn't drain properly. There was a sweeper in the sink to sweep the water away, and it was supposed to drain the water into the drain, but it sometimes flowed back from the drain, so it wasn't draining very cleanly.The shared dining room has 2 microwaves, a large refrigerator, an ice machine, various cooking utensils, tableware, and seasonings, so I think it's enough for cooking for yourself (there seems to be no rice cooker as shown in the photo). I feel like that)However, it seems that the refrigerator is basically for the inn (and the food bar in front of the inn?), and the bag of drinks I had put in there had been moved to another place before I knew it. (There was no actual harm, but since it was midnight and the dining room was pitch black, I didn't notice it at first and panicked.)There were basic tableware and spoons, but I didn't see forks or chopsticks, so if you need them, it seems better to bring them with you (you can rent them at the stall bar in front of the inn). It seems possible though)Breakfast consists of half sliced ​​toast + cut orange + coffee + margarine (or maybe butter. There may have been something like jam), so I think it's enough for those who want a light meal. There is no kettle of water in the cafeteria either, so if you want to drink hot drinks (cup soup, etc.), you'll have to boil the water in a kettle or use the microwave.As for the room, it's enough to think of it as a hot spring inn.There was no place or device to dry the towels, so you need to be creative in that regard (I used a chair on the veranda to dry it because it was raining).As stated on the website, in principle there are no amenities (or there is a charge), so it seems preferable to bring your own, including tissue paper from the room.Please be careful if you are staying overnight without meals and are aiming for a ``hot spring cure'' where you prioritize the hot springs and soak in the hot springs quietly.On the weekend I stayed, a group of guests were having a big party in the common lobby until late at night, and my room was close to the lobby, so it wasn't a quiet environment.I thought that the basics of ``hot spring therapy'' were to use the shared kitchens and dining rooms of lodgings without meals with moderation and good manners, but it seems that some people use them for other purposes.(I think this itself is a problem for the guests, but it seemed like they were taking out food and drinks from a stall bar in front of the inn, which is managed by the inn staff, so I have no idea.) I don't think it's because they haven't done it.)Overall, I think the potential of the hot water is high, so I think there is a possibility that future improvements will make it a better inn.

If you're expecting hospitality like a ryokan, you'll be disappointed, but if you consider that it's run by young people as a hot springs resort where they can stay at a cheap price and enjoy the hot springs, it gets full marks.