Ryokan Hakusuiso

The staff were very friendly. The inn is a bit old but well-maintained. The rooms don't have private bathrooms, so you have to share facilities. The hot spring is right next door. A simple Japanese breakfast is provided.

The location itself is practically impossible to get to without a car. Parking is conveniently provided, as it's exclusive to the ryokan. The surrounding atmosphere is very satisfying. However, you'll need to rent everything from towels to yukatas at the ryokan. Breakfast is simple. There's a nearby place offering free sulfur hell steaming, so you can just buy eggs and cook them yourself (50 yen). You can also make other sulfur-based dishes if you'd like! I was disappointed that there was only one hot spring, and the water wasn't particularly special. Overall... Spend more and go somewhere better.

The atmosphere is reminiscent of the early Showa era. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to experience a retro atmosphere. The room I stayed in was particularly old, and I started to feel a bit scared halfway through. To be honest, I was also scared to go to the shared bathroom in the middle of the night. If I had been traveling alone, I probably wouldn't have been able to sleep. I was surprised at how simple the breakfast was.

Last year I visited with my father, and this year I came to Baeksujang with my daughter. The interior is old, but it has a unique old Japanese smell. The meals were prepared with care as packed lunches, and the hot springs were especially great. The water was really great. I plan to come again next year.