Published date: April 18, 2025
Relaxing Hot Spring & B-Class Gourmet Trip 🎒
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Experience of the stay
I recently stayed at the rebranded "Hottarakashi no Yado Yufuri Nasushiobara" ♨️✨
As soon as I checked in, I headed straight to the hot springs!
The natural, flowing hot water had excellent relaxing effects, warming me all the way to my core 😊. It felt like my daily fatigue melted away... the ultimate healing time!
What’s great about this inn is that there are "small pleasures" everywhere 🎶
Self-grilling 《Yaki Mitarashi Dango 🍡》 is surprisingly tricky to cook without burning (laughs), but I got so into it! The combination with the sweet-savory sauce was perfect, turning snack time into an enjoyable event 🎉
The 《Onsen Tamago 🥚》 is also made by guests! The experience of slowly finishing it with the residual heat from the hot spring was exciting. I even found joy in the waiting time for it to be done♪
I was also delighted by the original inn’s 《Frozen Bento 🍱》.
Since it can be heated in the microwave and enjoyed in the room, it is very time-efficient ◎.
* Men might find the portions a bit small? In that case, it’s recommended to buy extras at the shop or bring your own 😊.
The building itself has a somewhat retro feel, but that makes it nostalgically charming. As the name suggests, you can enjoy being "laid back" and spending your time freely, which is a major attraction of the inn 🌿
This inn is perfect for those wanting to relax or detoxify in the hot spring! I want to come back again~☺️✨
Experiences during the trip
This trip was a feast of gourmet delights 🍽️💕
First stop: 【Yokokura Store House】 🍜✨
The "Kombu Water Tsukemen (Salt)" I had here was shockingly delicious…! I haven't had many salt-based tsukemen before, but I can definitely say I'll be coming back for this one. The rich umami-packed kombu water paired perfectly with the smooth, slurp-worthy noodles—I just couldn't stop 🤤
What surprised me further was that there’s a genuine café inside the restaurant ☕️
The hand-dripped coffee we were served was truly excellent, ranking among the best flavors I’ve had recently ✨
Next up, I visited the local sweets shop in Nasushiobara, 【Imai-ya】, for “Tote-yaki” 🌀💖
This fluffy pancake-like treat is filled with cream and is palm-sized and super cute 🎀. It has a moderate sweetness, making it easy to eat and perfect for a stroll.
I enjoyed it inside the shop this time, and the staff even made us tea, showcasing excellent hospitality 🌸. I hear there are several places that offer “Tote-yaki,” so next time I want to try a comparison 🍴
And then! I headed to the B-Class Gourmet holy land, 【Kamahiko】 🔥
I indulged in the unbeatable combo of “Soup-filled Yakisoba” and “Fried Rice.”
At first, I was shocked to find out it was a yakisoba with soup?! But once I took a bite, I understood 👏
The fragrant noodles mixed with a deep, hearty soup create a truly addictive flavor. The fried rice had a hint of sauce flavor, reminiscent of a nostalgic Showa era taste 🍳. Both were satisfying with ample portions!
The last stop of the trip was a sweets time at 【Minamioka Ranch】 🐄🍦💓
The soft-serve ice cream I had here was simply exceptional! It packed a rich milk flavor but had a surprisingly refreshing aftertaste ✨. It was sinfully delicious that I could eat several of them (laughs)
Surrounded by nature and getting to interact with animals, it was a blissful experience until the end 🐐🌿. It was a gourmet trip that satisfied both my heart and stomach!