宿房 阿蘇(Syukubo Aso)

We are greeted warmly when we arrive. Love the classic building and look out from the window. Food is nice and Private onsen is wonderful. We see our shoes drying next to the fire place, thank you so much to the Hotel lady in being so caring.

This is what a classic ryokan should be for me. Not too big with 11 rooms in total. Beautiful wooden structure from a 300 year old building that was relocated to this site. The food was truly excellent for dinner as well as for breakfast. Served in a magnificent dinner hall at low tables. You have to help yourself to the rice and do the barbecue also yourself. The crampy leg situation makes it a true Japanese experience 😬. The choice of pickles is splendid which especially pleased my wife. The bathes are small but very nice. There are 2 bookable family tubs and 2 larger Men/Women general admission baths. There is a good selection of yukata's in all sizes. You have to make your own futon at night. This place is in a lovely village type neighborhood. It may not have the grand views like some other ryokans but for this price it is an absolute steal. I hope to be able to come back again.

お部屋や温泉も眺めよくとはいかないものの、本当にゆっくりできるお宿です。特にコロナの今の時期は、お風呂も少人数で入浴できますし、家族風呂もお家のお風呂と広さ的には余り変わらない広さなのかも知れませんが岩風呂でそれが心地よい狭さです。 特にお食事どころは囲炉裏を囲んで食べる様になっていますが、お隣の席と離れているので、安心してゆっくり食べられます。ただ、膝の悪い方は椅子を使うと高くなってしまって、食べづらいですのでそこは要注意です。食事も派手さはないですが、丁寧に作ってあるのがよくわかりますし、作りたてを持って来られますし、量も品数も十分です。