Ryokans in Teshikaga

GPS lead us to another Oyado Kinkiyu which is older. Oyado Kinkiyu Annex Suikazura (exterior newly renovated) is further in along the road. The rooms are a little old but big and clean. The staff is unable to communicate in English but she provided us a stack of translated instructions and notes which was very helpful. The road is quiet ( I think it is off peak) with only 2-3 eateries & 1 gift shop are opened. However we still had a good time!

It was a lovely stay. The dinner each night was immense. The indoor onsen was really nice - I didn't use the outdoor one. The location is perfect.

Kawayu Onsen is a lovely little spot - as long as this is what you're looking for - and this is the perfect hotel to stay in if you're coming. I've been to a lot of onsen towns in Japan, some with fantastic waters, some with picturesque streets to wander around in your yukata and geta. Kawayu, though, is a quiet little spot nestled in the mountains with lovely people, a bit of a "frontier" vibe and WONDERFUL waters. The town is centred on a great little ashi-yu (natural footbath) a couple of souvenir shops with a wild-west mountain vibe (hand-carved bear-claw pendants, anyone?) some great restaurants (Inaka-ya Genpei - HIGHLY recommended) and an old-skool sumo museum dedicated to a local hero. The hotel itself is a bit "Showa-era-poi" and the waters, for which this town is justly famous, are bloody great. I used not dig the sulphuric (eggy) onsens but this place has converted me: it seems, unlike the vast majority of Japanese onsens, the bath water is not diluted at all, and - due to its purity - there are signs all over as to how long you should spend in each bath (there are a variety of temperatures maintained) so as to not be dissolved away(!) I loved it. I doubt the waters actually have all the healing properties they claim, but they certainly put a smile on my face, This is far from where I live, but I’d love to visit again (wearing my (hand-carved bear-claw pendant)!

The location is quite convenient, staffs are nice.