Taiyokan

It was my first trip to Gunma Onsen, and I was surprised at how few buses there were, but there was a bus stop near the hotel, so that was a relief.

I came to Yushuku Onsen. The Taiyokan hotel we stayed at is an inn that has been open since the early Meiji era. The private semi-open-air bath (one time free, 50 minutes) was new, modern, and clean. Mineral water was also available which was helpful as it was a particularly hot day. One of the indoor baths, where men and women were rotated, had the atmosphere of a spa. The hair dryer in the bathroom had too little wind power, so I returned to the private bath without drying my hair. The other indoor bath was nice, with a large window overlooking the greenery, and the water not being too hot (there was no problem with the hair dryer). The hot spring water is flowing directly, and there are little black flowers floating in the water. The Japanese-style room on the third floor is quiet and spacious, with a wide veranda. The room also had a garden and an Inari statue. Dinner was at a restaurant, with a partition between us and the table next to us. Dinner was a senior plan with a carefully selected number of items. Each item was beautifully presented and delicious. Although it was a plan with a small number of items, the portion was quite large and I ended up passing up the last meal. However, I didn't pass on the dessert and just had it. As for alcohol, Tanigawatake (300cc), a super dry Japanese sake, was 1100 yen. The staff at the restaurant were non-Japanese, but they were very polite. Satisfied with the dinner and hot springs, Tsureai said, ``Next time, I'll come back in the winter!'' Breakfast was also very good. The miso soup has so many ingredients that it's enough to make two bowls, the saikyo-zuke fish is delicious, and the refreshing vinegar-flavored simmered hijiki, burdock-only kinpira, *grilled food, fish cake-style dishes, and salads are so filling that you won't be able to replace the rice. was. Satisfied with the breakfast, Tsureai said, ``It's nice to stay here for two nights in the winter.The inn is along the national highway, so you can come even if it snows.There's also Wi-Fi.'' After my early morning bath and breakfast, I had coffee in the front lounge. I was told that I could drink it anytime during my stay. When I checked out, the landlady came out and saw me off. Everyone at this hostel was polite and kind.