Naruko Hotel

It's an older hotel, but it's been renovated to some extent, so it wasn't unpleasant. The bathroom was nice. The staff's service was also generally good. The disappointment was the buffet. I went with high expectations because of the good reviews, but...it wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly delicious either. It looked tasty, though. The yogurt and mochi with red bean paste in the morning were good. Everything else was at the level of a wholesale supermarket. It's a shame when the food is disappointing on a trip.

Unfortunately, I couldn't use the large public bath in the morning, probably due to the aging facilities, but the staff were all very kind and polite, which was great! I'll come again.

The hotel's proximity to Naruko Station was a great help. The room was very clean and well-maintained, suggesting it's been open for quite some time. However, upon arrival, when I tried to wash my hands, there was no hot water. I contacted the front desk, and a staff member came to explain that I needed to turn on the shower or hot water tap in the bathroom before the face-washing tap would work. I think this is something that should be improved. The thing I was most looking forward to on this trip was the hot springs. They were fantastic! I love milky-white sulfur springs, and I can enjoy them at any hotel in Naruko Onsen. This was my third visit, and my first in 10 years, but the Naruko Hotel's bath was the largest I've ever seen. However, it was a shame that the open-air bath didn't offer a view of the outside scenery, lacking a sense of openness. Perhaps this is to protect against snow or bears. This was a disappointing point. Both dinner and breakfast were buffet style, with a wide variety of dishes, and I was very satisfied. Personally, I was a little disappointed that there was no sushi. However, I could feel the staff's dedication and service-oriented attitude, and thanks to them, I was able to fully enjoy this trip. Thank you for your hospitality. I would like to stay at your hotel again next time.

This time, I stayed at the historic Naruko Kankan Hotel, opting for a one-night, two-meal stay, and the overall experience was very satisfying. The room was a Japanese-style tatami room, clean and spacious, with mountain views from the window, which was very soothing. Naruko Onsen is renowned for its rich spring water quality, and the hotel has various hot spring pools for bathing. Dinner was a lavish buffet with a wide variety of local specialties, including various kinds of sashimi and shrimp, Miyagi Prefecture rice, and seasonal vegetable tempura—many of the dishes were delicious. Breakfast was also a buffet, with diverse options and simple, comforting flavors. Overall, this is a traditional and comfortable onsen hotel, recommended for travelers who want to deeply experience the charm of Naruko in the Tohoku region.

The quality of the hot spring water is excellent.

Naruko Onsen has good spring quality

Naruko Hotel has the best food My family uses Naruko Onsen twice a year, in spring and fall. I also love hot springs that change color depending on the source's efficacy and temperature and day. The room was well-cleaned and gave me a good impression! Morning proprietress's rice cake service! The smile of the hostess of the night! You will be healed♪ This is the best inn I would like to recommend.