Published date: June 4, 2025
A Guesthouse Where You Can Enjoy Cafe, Table Tennis, and Onsen with Tea Roly-Poly
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Experience of the stay
Yoshidaya, renowned for its delicious cuisine, operates this guesthouse in Ureshino. There's another inn called Uchiroji nearby, and I made a reservation here because I had a pleasant stay last month. I wondered why it’s called Sarayama, but imagined it might be related to Yoshida ceramics and figured it was probably started by someone from that area. Now, for check-in, I went to the front desk at Yoshidaya, which had a solid, heavy atmosphere. Here, I received my room key and an explanation of the QR code for the hotel entrance to check-in. I thought the system was good, but it seemed everyone struggled a bit to enter through the hotel entrance. I assumed the automatic door would open when the QR code was waved, but it won't open unless it detects the sensor, which is a drawback. The first floor was quite deserted with no hotel staff present. The lobby on the first floor became a free café and coworking space. On sunny days, it would be nice to enjoy coffee at the terrace seats. There is also a mini table tennis setup, which is interesting and different from regular-size ones. As I headed towards my room and got off the elevator… an old-fashioned atmosphere lingered. The first floor had been renovated well, but the essential guest room floors still needed work. The room was adequately spacious, but the toilet was small, and the washbasin felt old. The ventilation fan was noisy as well. I hope they improve the renovation of the water facilities and the ambiance after getting off the elevator. The bathing area also left something to be desired. The hot water was perfect. While self-roly-poly was fun, it would be better if the bathroom walls had a cohesive aesthetic. There are still areas that need improvement. I thought of it as an evolving guesthouse.
Experiences during the trip
Since dinner was not included, I considered restaurants nearby, but since Yoshidaya is known for its excellent cuisine, I contacted them to see if I could have a meal there as well. It turns out that guests who stay at Yoshidaya can enjoy meals at the adjacent Toiro. They suggested a mini kaiseki meal, which was a delightful proposal. Since it was raining that day, it was convenient to have it so close. Besides the wonderful food, the store’s appearance and the garden were truly magnificent, elevating my expectations before I even started eating. I was smoothly guided to a private room. The food was beautiful and delicious right from the first appetizer. It seems there is a skilled chef here. Next time, I would like to stay at either the main building or the annex of Yoshidaya. Delicious cuisine and hot springs are essential for a blissful time. Despite my sudden request, they responded courteously. Thank you very much.