Kamisuwa Onsen Aburaya Ryokan

It’s hard to believe that this is a three-star hotel in Japan. The hygiene of the rooms is very good. The environment of the lobby is very beautiful. The courtyard is very beautiful. The facilities are very complete. In addition to the guest rooms, the floor I live on also has karaoke (free of charge) and other entertainment facilities. There are two hot springs. Soup, an open-air view is very good. In winter, the water temperature indoors will be higher than open-air. Breakfast and dinner are very cost-effective even if you buy them separately. The Japanese buffet tastes very good and the service is very good. Although the front desk does not speak English, I am very willing to order. It's a pity to bring friends here for the first time and stay in a triple room alone.

It’s really good. Breakfast and dinner are all buffets on the first floor, which are very delicious. There are free drinks both during and after meals. It’s great! And the hot springs are also very good, very comfortable, a proper Japanese life, worth experiencing

The location is good, close to Kamisuwa Station and Lake Suwa. If you use the Swan Bus, it's right next to Onsen Street. The lobby overlooks the Japanese garden and has a relaxing atmosphere, and there is also a welcome drink bar. This may have been because it was a weekday, but since the inn had a small number of rooms, the baths weren't crowded, so I was able to relax and have the bath all to myself. The observation bath had a clear view of Lake Suwa and was beautiful both day and night. However, it is cold in winter, so be careful. The hot water in the indoor bath is thick and leaves your skin smooth. Viking has a two-shift system, so there are plenty of seats, and even if I arrived late, I was never told that there were no seats available. Replenishment was also very frequent. I had a hard time making a reservation because it was often fully booked, but I'm glad I was able to stay this time.

I used it for the holidays in November 2023. Since it was a last-minute plan, there weren't many accommodations available, but Aburaya Ryokan was open, so I made a reservation. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations, but when I stayed there, I was glad that I had a very comfortable stay. The next day, I wanted to leave by 8:00, so I was thinking of having breakfast early, but I was told that there would be two breakfasts, one from 7:00 to 8:00 and one from 8:00 to 9:00. When I checked with the front desk, it seemed like they had managed to find a space and I was able to have breakfast starting at 7:00. (Thank you very much for that part.) We had a great time and made some great memories. I would also like to use it if I have the opportunity.