Yomoyamakan

★A very nice inn★ I stayed alone on Friday. They usually don't accept single guests, but apparently they post last-minute vacancies on their website. It's located in the mountains, about a 40-minute drive from Nagaoka. It was early March, so there was still plenty of snow remaining, and the view from the window was beautiful. (Room) 10 tatami mats with a wide veranda. It was spacious, with a tokonoma alcove. The air conditioning worked well. There were drinks available in the refrigerator, and there was space to chill other items. The windows were large, and there was a fair amount of water below, so even those who are sensitive to noise may find the sound of the river drowns out the surrounding noise. (Food) I asked if there were any extra dishes, and they said they only offer original dishes. That made sense. The food was beautiful, the dishes were gorgeous, and although the ingredients weren't particularly high-end, the side dishes were elaborate, using a variety of local ingredients and mountain vegetables, and I was very satisfied. The noppe soup and sweet bean-jam buns were served warm. Dinner, including aperitifs, consisted of about 10 dishes. I ate it as a snack with beer and sake, and it was more than enough as a side dish for my meal. The breakfast had a good variety of side dishes, and the rice was especially delicious. The rice was professionally cooked using underground water from a rice-producing area. I could eat as much as I wanted! It's fattening! (Bath) The men's bath has an indoor bath that can fit 20 people and an outdoor bath that can fit about 3 people. You can bathe along the river, overlooking the snow-capped mountains across the street. The only downside is that the water is a hypotonic cold mineral spring, heated and cooled, which may not be enough for hot spring lovers. However, it's alkaline, and it left my skin feeling slippery, so I still felt like I was in a hot spring. The sound of the river and the view of the snow are truly irreplaceable. With only a few rooms, the baths are sparsely populated, making it perfect for a relaxing soak. I went in four times. (Performance) During dinner, there was dancing on the stage across the river (performed by the inn's landlady and other staff). On this day, there was also a Japanese drum performance by a native of Yamakoshi Village. As this presentation shows, the hospitality to guests is very pleasant, from soft to hard aspects. After checking in, entering the room, and soaking in the bath, you'll start thinking, "This is a great inn, I'll come back again." Maybe next time, around the time of the autumn leaves.

I ended up staying here on a weekday because I got a call about Nagaoka. I requested a shuttle service when I booked. They picked me up on time and drove carefully to the inn. It's near the main torii gate of Takaryu Shrine. The check-in process was also very courteous. It was nice to be able to use the coffee machine in the lobby during my stay. I chose the kotatsu plan, so I was able to relax in the warmth of my room. As with most inns, it's difficult to charge my smartphone. A power strip would have been convenient. The hot springs, both indoor and outdoor, are open 24 hours a day, so I used them multiple times. The water is great. Dinner was mainly local produce, with a mix of seafood and mountain produce. And it was delicious with hot sake. I know it's a special place, but the food is delicious. As you'd expect from Niigata. The meal ended with the hostesses dancing on the stage outside the window! It was amazing. The breakfast was just the right amount, and the side dishes were perfect with the rice. The turnip nanban miso was especially good. I finished the meal in no time. It was an inn that I would like to come back to again.

What's particularly noteworthy is the delicious food. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. The hotel is clean. The only downside is that the hot water isn't particularly special. Being able to use it overnight was nice. Personally, I had the unusual experience of being laughed at by the staff member when I checked in, probably because I used the wrong language. After that, I was pretty depressed and didn't enjoy myself much. When I was leaving, the staff member standing at the entrance finally greeted me after I thanked them for their hospitality. The timing just felt awkward. To make matters worse, a group happened to be taking a commemorative photo in front of the entrance, so I had to carefully avoid them and walk past them. The parking lot was at the top of the hill opposite, and it was quite a climb, so as my husband and I were carrying our heavy luggage, I thought to myself that it would be difficult on rainy or snowy days, and I decided that I probably wouldn't do it again (lol).

This was my first time staying at this inn as a maternity trip. Its high reviews are certainly justifying the experience, and we were extremely satisfied with the time we spent here. The hostess's dignified and sharp dance was truly impressive. Each dish was carefully prepared and delicious down to the last bite, the waitresses were attentive, and the hot springs were relaxing and relaxing, making for an unforgettable experience. Yomoyamakan is a heartfelt inn, and we'll definitely return!

I had wanted to come back since I visited two years ago, and I'm glad I was finally able to return. This place has a unique design, and the rooms, service, and food are all excellent. After dinner, you can watch a dance performance by the landlady of the inn. Last night, I also had the opportunity to listen to a shamisen performance before that. Both performances were held in the cold, but the music and dance were wonderful. I really felt the welcome given to the guests.