Yubatake Souan

Great experience! The grounds are clean and relaxing. They know enough English to help answer any questions you may have. We booked the private onsen room, which was a fun experience. The only thing is there is no private space to get dressed/undressed when you use the shower or the onsen other than the bedroom space. If you don't opt for the private onsen, they take their time to explain to you how to use the shared one. You can also soak in the free foot bath next to the reception area. Breakfast was free and delicious. Simple options: pastries, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee, tea. Finding the reception is a little tricky. You will see the foot bath area first. Just walk past it, then you'll reach the reception desk. Other tip, try not to come here with luggage. The walk between the station to the hotel is very short, but not smooth enough to roll your luggage comfortably.

Pros 1) very good location in front of Yubatake, walk from bus terminal 10-15min. Cons 1) entrance is a narrow passageway beside a shop, asked a local & she brought me there. A small word, souan. 2) No view. 2 rooms with window view facing Yubatake is blocked by wooden panelled building facade. 3) only 1 small indoor onsen.

We had the room with the private hot bath, and it was definitely worth the stay! Although it wasn't very private (right next to the other room that had an outdoor bath) it was still very enjoyable! Room was very clean, and they even provided you with traditional clothing to wear around town for onsen hopping. I would highly recommend stay at Souan! It was also the perfect location (right in the middle of downtown)!