Yugawara Onsen Kamata

The water was nice. The food is also carefully prepared. It's good to have breakfast and dinner in your room. It's nice to take a bus from Yugawara Station and walk for 2 minutes from the last stop, which gives you a nice change of pace. The room was quaint and I didn't mind how old it was. It was quiet, and I was truly healed by the sound of the babbling stream and the voices of the warblers. The lotion in the bath was Sekkisei, and I felt a little strange for the class of the hotel, but I was healed in nature, with healthy food, nice hot water, and a quiet environment. If I get a good night's sleep, I don't think I need to apply anything externally. I learned that it was used by people in the literary world in the past, and I think that's probably true. You can relax in a quiet environment. I'm thinking of repeating it again.

Staff who do not greet anyone other than those in charge of customer service, requesting a change in yukata size every time even though I have stayed there many times, and using a lot of seafood from Hokkaido even though Sagami Bay is right in front of me, all in the name of rationalization, labor saving, cost reduction, etc. While more and more ryokan inns are gradually cutting back on quality and service, I believe that Kamada is a hidden gem that never forgets the spirit of hospitality and has the feel of a good old ``real ryokan'' everywhere. The following is an example...all of which were common in old inns.・All information about returning guests is memorized (whether or not they smoke, yukata size, food and drink preferences, etc.) ・At dinner time, the hostess brings a handmade item to greet all guest rooms ・Fresh flowers in the alcove are added The landlady arranges the produce collected in the Mitsuda garden. - The hanging scrolls are also changed seasonally. - The food is prepared using local ingredients according to the season. - Stovetop (cooking cooked with solid fuel) is not served. - Other than customer service personnel The staff (the people in charge of cleaning and other behind-the-scenes work) will greet you with a smile.Those of the generation who are not familiar with old Japanese houses may have complaints about the many steps, moldy smells, and old equipment. Also, I think there are some places that are not suitable for people with children or young people in terms of food, service, price, etc. However, I sincerely hope that Kamada's current ``real ryokan'' character will not be lost and will continue to be preserved forever.

It was a weekday after a three-day holiday, and there seemed to be only two other guests staying at the inn, and the inn was quiet, and from the moment I entered the front door, I was transported back to the Showa era. My friend, who is more attracted to old-fashioned things than modern facilities, seemed to be touched by each piece of furniture and accessories, and was very pleased. I don't think I would have been able to appreciate this place when I was younger, so I made the right decision to visit in my 50s. The food was carefully prepared, and although it wasn't luxurious, I liked that it wasn't artificial. The balance between the elegant presence of the proprietress and the seasoned conversation of the waitress is exquisite and will become a habit. The landlady's special pickled radish was delicious and I was enjoying it, and she gave me the recipe. Although the facility is old, it is well maintained and there is no discomfort at all. While there are many hot spring hotels where the floor of the bathtub is slippery, it seems that the hot water is drained and cleaned every day, so this is not the case at all. However, this inn is not suitable for families with children. In a previous post, I mentioned that there was a time when they accepted Asian tourists, but I was lucky that I didn't visit during that time. This is a very good inn to enjoy the inn and hot springs.

The inn claims to be the place where great literary figures stayed during the Showa era, but the facilities are noticeably dilapidated. When we were shown to our room, there was only one chair, even though we had booked it for two people.As soon as we arrived, we felt that we were treated in a manner that was not typical of a long-established ryokan. However, Mr. Nakai was very nice and I was satisfied with the food and hot springs. The rooms are old and have a musty smell, so considering the price, I think the reviews will be divided.