Isaribi (No Children)

After spending lots of time in the city, it was refreshing to find ourselves in this remote part of Japan. All the staff at Isaribi were incredibly friendly and welcoming and made it their mission to have us be as relaxed as possible. The private onsen was a real treat and we especially enjoyed the outdoor hot spring and the in-room hot tub. I'm not sure I've ever experienced a stay that left me so relaxed! The food was delicious and plentiful and was served to us by the staff each morning/night. Our Kaiseki dinner was probably my favorite meal of our 10 days in Japan. I found the bed comfortable and slept well. It was a bit stormy while we were there and I just loved opening the window and watching the sea/listening to the storms. If you are up for some hiking there are some beautiful coastal hikes nearby if you take the train a couple of stops north (hikes: Jogasaki coast, Tajima Falls).

I found myself missing having somewhere to lie down during the day since the futon is generally packed up during the day. (you can easily unpack it and use it, but just have to set it up). Considering we are more in the countryside, I was impressed with the staffs' English although at times, we relied on Google Translate. I don't mind this, but others might.

Food was very nice and more than enough, rooms were great and the Onsan was very good too

Meals were outstanding.

The outdoor baths need to be updated and hotter and cleaned!

Fantastic views and private onsen Sparkly clean Food is delicious Staff are welcoming and friendly

What can I say? If you want to experience a Japanese onsen, it is perfect. The welcome with a small matcha and delicacies and, if necessary, a shuttle to pick you up at the station was exellent. The person who greeted us spoke very good English. The room was typical of Japanese inns with a hot spring inside (adjustable heat). The two baths are really good with a ‘first come first served’ system you can get in and lock behind you to have the huge onsen all to yourself. With this system you can go with friends/family or as lovers. We also had meals included, and they were truly fabulous, a big bravo to the chef. If you want quality, don't hesitate, It will really be worth it, if I go through Izu again I'll definitely come back. Thank you for the experience, it was really great.

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