Homestays in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan

・This time, I was able to telework for 4 nights and 5 days, and I had a comfortable time. If I were going on a trip with my family for 2 nights and 3 days, I would choose a hot spring inn that includes breakfast and dinner, but since I was working from home this time, I made the right choice to choose this facility.・Although there is no massage chair in the facility, there is a massage parlor called ``Tsuchiyu Momihogushi'' in the area, and the owner therapist, a talented lady, not only massages, but also drains the lymph, so I was so impressed. It flushed away waste products, made my body feel much lighter, and thanks to the synergistic effect of the hot springs, I was able to sleep soundly for the first time in a while.・There is a sauna at Otome Yuri, another day trip hot spring facility in the hot spring town, and as a sauna lover (beginner), I was able to enjoy the sauna by going there. ⇒The overall satisfaction level of Tsuchiyu Onsen is 5 stars. Service: ★★★★☆ ・Manager Moe Watanabe was very kind and lent me an office chair and a humidifier, which made my telework go smoothly.・Yukata, towels, and amenities are available for a fee. I chose a Japanese-style room, so I laid out my own futon. I brought everything with me so there was no problem at all, and the futon I hadn't seen in a long time was fresh and nice.・Good because you can choose from breakfast, lunch, cafe menu, drinks, etc. according to your needs. What's noteworthy is that the food menu is nothing short of flattering. It's simple, but it's a menu that uses koji, so it's healthy and delicious, so you'll be very satisfied. *It would be perfect if the number of food items on the menu increased a little more. Cleanliness: ★★★★★ ・Opened in 2018 as a renovated hot spring inn. You can feel the quality of the renovation here and there, and the cleaning is thorough, so you can spend a comfortable time here. Sleeping comfort: ★★★☆☆ ・This time I stayed in a Japanese-style room, and the futon was average. The mattress was quite thick, so it wasn't uncomfortable to sleep on. I didn't use the bed, so I don't know how comfortable it was. Price: ★★★★★ ・It depends on the season and plan, but when I used it, it was reasonable at around 3000 yen per night. If you consider other factors, it's cost-effective ◎ Other: - There is a beautiful shared kitchen, so if you buy ingredients around Fukushima Station in advance and bring them in, you can comfortably cook for yourself.・There is no convenience store in the hot spring town, but there is a store called Katoya Shoten that functions as a convenience store, but there is only one elderly owner? Since the store is stocked in stores, the selection is limited, so it's best to shop around Fukushima Station before going.・The hot spring (large public bath) that uses the Tsuchiyu source is not large, but the 60℃ hot water from the source is mixed with spring water, making it a moderate temperature that is very pleasant. *The open-air bath is a private bath and can be used for an additional fee. It is tattoo friendly, so it is recommended for foreign travelers visiting Japan.

This was an exceptional guesthouse stay. Facilities were very well organized, clean & comfortable. Ryuji is an enthusiastic and sincere host. I felt very at home and very much enjoyed his excellent cooking (dinner & breakfast available for extra charge). He gave great tips & information to help organize my visit and generously shuttled me to and from the center as it is a bit of a walk out of town. That said, it is a beautiful area with a nice casual view of the mountain. The new kitten is adorable. I would come back!

We stayed at the Ryokan for the third night. We were very friendly welcomed. The parking lot is located on the opposite side of the house. Our room was above the Onsen. There were two ants. These were divided over the day into women and men. They could be used in private morning and evening. One ants was made of wood and the other was made of stone. With the ants were also toilets for the rooms. The room was large. There was tea in the room. The beds were designed during the dinner. The futons were very comfortable and there was a hot bottle. The air conditioning had to warm because the room was quick to cool. In the evening, the air conditioning system of the Ons was heard, which was shown at night. The dinner was excellent! The owner explained the food in English. The dinner and breakfast were very delicious.

You can stay simple. It is a good inn.

I stayed for a month in this hostel which has the friendliest and nicest owner who has lots of good recommendations for nearby attractions and restaurants. The dormitory 'capsule' was very generously sized and had sturdy wooden walls to give you more privacy than a simple bunk bed would and the entrance to it was covered by a little curtain. It had a little nightstand and lamp with a wireless charging option in it, the pillow was comfy and the duvet warm and if that wasn't enough to keep you warm (there *is* aircon in the room but someone has to put it on and other guests didn't always realize that), there's a heated mattress pad which I absolutely loved. Common areas on the second floor included bathrooms and toilets which were cleaned daily and were in an excellent condition, a little washing up area with sinks, a small fridge and a microwave and some toiletries such as earplugs, face wash, oil and even sanitary napkins if I saw correctly. Very considerate if you ask me, even if I didn't need any myself since I am a guy :D Second floor also had washing machines and dryers you could use for a small fee, plus a small area for eating and sitting in. The second floor's common areas were quite cold in march still since they're not heated, as is usually the case in japanese buildings, but if you wanted to spend time outside of the bedroom the lounge/diner area on the first floor was open in the evenings from 4pm to 10pm or a bit later and sometimes during the day (that tended to vary a little). I spent many evenings chatting with the owner and other guests at the first floor lounge which was warm and nice to sit and hang out in. Owner will also prepare breakfast and/or other meals upon request, I didn't eat breakfast there since I had to leave to work so early but saw him make them for other guests and the french toasts looked absolutely mouthwatering. Also got to taste some freshly baked breads one of the employees was practicing making, would definitely recommend trying if they start selling them! Location-wise La Union is perfectly situated, close to the station and in the middle of an area that's shock-full of little izakayas and shops. Closest restaurants are literally across the street and there's at least two convenience stores within a minute's walk and a very affordable co-op supermarket maybe a 5min walk away. And if you want to go somewhere a bit further away, you can always rent a bike from the hostel since they've got brand new electric bikes which are very handy if you want to go to places like the hanamiyama which is a bit far from the station by foot and don't want to be tied to bus schedules (or just want to go at 6am when busses aren't really operating yet like I did). Apparently they also rent tents and other camping equipment! All in all I would definitely go back again if I went to Fukushima, the hostel is definitely worth the (very affordable) price.

日本民宿，中規中矩，環境還是比較乾淨，沒有什麼不好，也談不上有多好。就是和店主交流可能誤會了什麼。。

In my experience so far, I have been betrayed by the pension, but this time I have been recognized. It was a pension full of commitment in a good way over all the owners. The room was a double room, I thought it was a little small, but it was a mysterious feeling that gradually calmed down. Of course, cleanliness itself. There are two open-air baths in the annex, but the washing area is large, the bath is large, and the feeling of relaxation is full. There is also a bath in the main building. Of particular note is the meal. It is an Italian-based dish, but it uses the freshness of the ingredients and the high-class ingredients (e.g., cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Japanese black beef, etc.) generously. It seemed that the number of dishes was small, but the amount of １ was large, and the last Japanese black beef taliata had a large amount of meat, and white rice came out, but it was incredibly delicious. It was rice, I was already full and could only eat a little. Hamburgers are served for breakfast, but fresh vegetables and Australian beef are sandwiched between them and it is delicious. Croissants also taste great. Ice cream is also homemade. Anyway, as soon as I was impressed by the management attitude that did not compromise at all. Overall, it was an accommodation experience that seemed too cheap. It is an Auberge pension that I want to visit again.

今回、0歳～70歳まで3世代 4家族での利用でした。3階建てでたくさん部屋があるので、数家族やグループでの利用には最適です。食器、調理器具などの設備充実で、何より24時間入れる大きなお風呂が最高でした！ただ、玄関が2階なのと、トイレが1階に１つなのは、子どもや高齢者にとって、不便でした。 また、猪苗代IC、猪苗代湖、裏磐梯 からのアクセスの良さは、抜群です。次回は、違う建物でも利用してみたいです。

This was an exceptional guesthouse stay. Facilities were very well organized, clean & comfortable. Ryuji is an enthusiastic and sincere host. I felt very at home and very much enjoyed his excellent cooking (dinner & breakfast available for extra charge). He gave great tips & information to help organize my visit and generously shuttled me to and from the center as it is a bit of a walk out of town. That said, it is a beautiful area with a nice casual view of the mountain. The new kitten is adorable. I would come back!

You can stay simple. It is a good inn.

日本民宿，中規中矩，環境還是比較乾淨，沒有什麼不好，也談不上有多好。就是和店主交流可能誤會了什麼。。

In my experience so far, I have been betrayed by the pension, but this time I have been recognized. It was a pension full of commitment in a good way over all the owners. The room was a double room, I thought it was a little small, but it was a mysterious feeling that gradually calmed down. Of course, cleanliness itself. There are two open-air baths in the annex, but the washing area is large, the bath is large, and the feeling of relaxation is full. There is also a bath in the main building. Of particular note is the meal. It is an Italian-based dish, but it uses the freshness of the ingredients and the high-class ingredients (e.g., cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Japanese black beef, etc.) generously. It seemed that the number of dishes was small, but the amount of １ was large, and the last Japanese black beef taliata had a large amount of meat, and white rice came out, but it was incredibly delicious. It was rice, I was already full and could only eat a little. Hamburgers are served for breakfast, but fresh vegetables and Australian beef are sandwiched between them and it is delicious. Croissants also taste great. Ice cream is also homemade. Anyway, as soon as I was impressed by the management attitude that did not compromise at all. Overall, it was an accommodation experience that seemed too cheap. It is an Auberge pension that I want to visit again.

今回、0歳～70歳まで3世代 4家族での利用でした。3階建てでたくさん部屋があるので、数家族やグループでの利用には最適です。食器、調理器具などの設備充実で、何より24時間入れる大きなお風呂が最高でした！ただ、玄関が2階なのと、トイレが1階に１つなのは、子どもや高齢者にとって、不便でした。 また、猪苗代IC、猪苗代湖、裏磐梯 からのアクセスの良さは、抜群です。次回は、違う建物でも利用してみたいです。

This was an exceptional guesthouse stay. Facilities were very well organized, clean & comfortable. Ryuji is an enthusiastic and sincere host. I felt very at home and very much enjoyed his excellent cooking (dinner & breakfast available for extra charge). He gave great tips & information to help organize my visit and generously shuttled me to and from the center as it is a bit of a walk out of town. That said, it is a beautiful area with a nice casual view of the mountain. The new kitten is adorable. I would come back!

You can stay simple. It is a good inn.

日本民宿，中規中矩，環境還是比較乾淨，沒有什麼不好，也談不上有多好。就是和店主交流可能誤會了什麼。。

今回、0歳～70歳まで3世代 4家族での利用でした。3階建てでたくさん部屋があるので、数家族やグループでの利用には最適です。食器、調理器具などの設備充実で、何より24時間入れる大きなお風呂が最高でした！ただ、玄関が2階なのと、トイレが1階に１つなのは、子どもや高齢者にとって、不便でした。 また、猪苗代IC、猪苗代湖、裏磐梯 からのアクセスの良さは、抜群です。次回は、違う建物でも利用してみたいです。

In my experience so far, I have been betrayed by the pension, but this time I have been recognized. It was a pension full of commitment in a good way over all the owners. The room was a double room, I thought it was a little small, but it was a mysterious feeling that gradually calmed down. Of course, cleanliness itself. There are two open-air baths in the annex, but the washing area is large, the bath is large, and the feeling of relaxation is full. There is also a bath in the main building. Of particular note is the meal. It is an Italian-based dish, but it uses the freshness of the ingredients and the high-class ingredients (e.g., cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, Japanese black beef, etc.) generously. It seemed that the number of dishes was small, but the amount of １ was large, and the last Japanese black beef taliata had a large amount of meat, and white rice came out, but it was incredibly delicious. It was rice, I was already full and could only eat a little. Hamburgers are served for breakfast, but fresh vegetables and Australian beef are sandwiched between them and it is delicious. Croissants also taste great. Ice cream is also homemade. Anyway, as soon as I was impressed by the management attitude that did not compromise at all. Overall, it was an accommodation experience that seemed too cheap. It is an Auberge pension that I want to visit again.

・This time, I was able to telework for 4 nights and 5 days, and I had a comfortable time. If I were going on a trip with my family for 2 nights and 3 days, I would choose a hot spring inn that includes breakfast and dinner, but since I was working from home this time, I made the right choice to choose this facility.・Although there is no massage chair in the facility, there is a massage parlor called ``Tsuchiyu Momihogushi'' in the area, and the owner therapist, a talented lady, not only massages, but also drains the lymph, so I was so impressed. It flushed away waste products, made my body feel much lighter, and thanks to the synergistic effect of the hot springs, I was able to sleep soundly for the first time in a while.・There is a sauna at Otome Yuri, another day trip hot spring facility in the hot spring town, and as a sauna lover (beginner), I was able to enjoy the sauna by going there. ⇒The overall satisfaction level of Tsuchiyu Onsen is 5 stars. Service: ★★★★☆ ・Manager Moe Watanabe was very kind and lent me an office chair and a humidifier, which made my telework go smoothly.・Yukata, towels, and amenities are available for a fee. I chose a Japanese-style room, so I laid out my own futon. I brought everything with me so there was no problem at all, and the futon I hadn't seen in a long time was fresh and nice.・Good because you can choose from breakfast, lunch, cafe menu, drinks, etc. according to your needs. What's noteworthy is that the food menu is nothing short of flattering. It's simple, but it's a menu that uses koji, so it's healthy and delicious, so you'll be very satisfied. *It would be perfect if the number of food items on the menu increased a little more. Cleanliness: ★★★★★ ・Opened in 2018 as a renovated hot spring inn. You can feel the quality of the renovation here and there, and the cleaning is thorough, so you can spend a comfortable time here. Sleeping comfort: ★★★☆☆ ・This time I stayed in a Japanese-style room, and the futon was average. The mattress was quite thick, so it wasn't uncomfortable to sleep on. I didn't use the bed, so I don't know how comfortable it was. Price: ★★★★★ ・It depends on the season and plan, but when I used it, it was reasonable at around 3000 yen per night. If you consider other factors, it's cost-effective ◎ Other: - There is a beautiful shared kitchen, so if you buy ingredients around Fukushima Station in advance and bring them in, you can comfortably cook for yourself.・There is no convenience store in the hot spring town, but there is a store called Katoya Shoten that functions as a convenience store, but there is only one elderly owner? Since the store is stocked in stores, the selection is limited, so it's best to shop around Fukushima Station before going.・The hot spring (large public bath) that uses the Tsuchiyu source is not large, but the 60℃ hot water from the source is mixed with spring water, making it a moderate temperature that is very pleasant. *The open-air bath is a private bath and can be used for an additional fee. It is tattoo friendly, so it is recommended for foreign travelers visiting Japan.

I stayed for a month in this hostel which has the friendliest and nicest owner who has lots of good recommendations for nearby attractions and restaurants. The dormitory 'capsule' was very generously sized and had sturdy wooden walls to give you more privacy than a simple bunk bed would and the entrance to it was covered by a little curtain. It had a little nightstand and lamp with a wireless charging option in it, the pillow was comfy and the duvet warm and if that wasn't enough to keep you warm (there *is* aircon in the room but someone has to put it on and other guests didn't always realize that), there's a heated mattress pad which I absolutely loved. Common areas on the second floor included bathrooms and toilets which were cleaned daily and were in an excellent condition, a little washing up area with sinks, a small fridge and a microwave and some toiletries such as earplugs, face wash, oil and even sanitary napkins if I saw correctly. Very considerate if you ask me, even if I didn't need any myself since I am a guy :D Second floor also had washing machines and dryers you could use for a small fee, plus a small area for eating and sitting in. The second floor's common areas were quite cold in march still since they're not heated, as is usually the case in japanese buildings, but if you wanted to spend time outside of the bedroom the lounge/diner area on the first floor was open in the evenings from 4pm to 10pm or a bit later and sometimes during the day (that tended to vary a little). I spent many evenings chatting with the owner and other guests at the first floor lounge which was warm and nice to sit and hang out in. Owner will also prepare breakfast and/or other meals upon request, I didn't eat breakfast there since I had to leave to work so early but saw him make them for other guests and the french toasts looked absolutely mouthwatering. Also got to taste some freshly baked breads one of the employees was practicing making, would definitely recommend trying if they start selling them! Location-wise La Union is perfectly situated, close to the station and in the middle of an area that's shock-full of little izakayas and shops. Closest restaurants are literally across the street and there's at least two convenience stores within a minute's walk and a very affordable co-op supermarket maybe a 5min walk away. And if you want to go somewhere a bit further away, you can always rent a bike from the hostel since they've got brand new electric bikes which are very handy if you want to go to places like the hanamiyama which is a bit far from the station by foot and don't want to be tied to bus schedules (or just want to go at 6am when busses aren't really operating yet like I did). Apparently they also rent tents and other camping equipment! All in all I would definitely go back again if I went to Fukushima, the hostel is definitely worth the (very affordable) price.