Amazing history and a beautiful building, recommend going to the tour they put on to tell you all about the history of the ryokan and its ties to Miyazakis Spirited Away (Japanese language only). There’s not much to do in the vicinity apart from enjoy the hotel. Although there is a great blue reservoir close. If you like a long walk I would recommend this for the views. The suite was absolute Japanese luxury and the kaiseki dinner served in the room was delicious. Smart TV in the room which is great to use for non Japanese speakers when unwinding during the day.

Not much else to do apart from annoying the ryokan, which is to be expected. Japanese language only tour. Covered tattoos in the shared bath.

The illumination of Sekizenkan was so BEAUTIFUL. The fresh hot spring water was warm on my skin. The food at Sekizenya ourside by the bridge was so healing. We loved the pumpkin soup with masala chai, so healing. 10/10 will return.

That I had to leave

The food, the atmosphere, and the service.

Cant think of anything

Everything. The place is stunning, no notes. We had a room with a private onsen so we could get the onsen experience as tattooed people and it was glorious. The onsen is a stone bath that constantly refills with fresh hot spring water and can be adjusted with cold spring water so that its always fresh and perfect temp water. The minerals in the water had us smoother than the day we were born. Its an effort to drag yourself away from the room but should you they have very comfortable samue (seriously we bought a set they were so nice) and pretty yukatas to lounge about in. There is a guest lounge that is beautiful and has self service free tea, coffee and ice creams. The dinner service is a full like 7 course omikase fine traditional dining experience that'll have you convinced you're royalty. If you get the chance to experience this you'd honestly be crazy not too.

That eventually we had to leave and return to our normal lives.