Minakami Onsen Aratashi Minakami

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 An Absolute 5-Star Premium Experience by the Tone River | Aratashi Minakami I am beyond impressed with my stay at Aratashi Minakami! As a Thai national living in Germany, this is my very first trip to Japan, and I have completely fallen in love with this country. To me, Japan feels like the perfect fusion of Germany and Thailand—combining Germany's ultimate efficiency, cleanliness, and order with Thailand’s warm hospitality, respect, and heart-warming service. It is absolute perfection! Every single hotel I have stayed at so far has stolen my heart, and Aratashi Minakami—the 3rd hotel of my trip—made me fall in love with Japan all over again! The hotel is exceptionally new, spotless, and boasts a sleek, contemporary design right by the river. The absolute highlight of our stay was the private balcony onsen in our room. Soaking in the warm, therapeutic mineral water while listening to the soothing sounds of the river flowing right in front of us was pure bliss. The public onsen is equally incredible, spacious, and features an excellent sauna to fully unwind. Their hospitality is unmatched and incredibly generous. They provide a fully-stocked station with unlimited premium tea, coffee, and amenities (slippers, toothbrushes, hair ties, etc.) that you can take up to your room daily. It truly reflects the authentic spirit of Japanese Omotenashi. The food here is in a league of its own. Both breakfast and dinner were served as luxurious, fine-dining à la carte courses. Every dish was a 5-star culinary masterpiece, beautifully showcasing fresh local ingredients. During our 4-night, 5-day stay, we requested full room cleaning only once. Yet, the staff went above and beyond by placing fresh towels and clean, stylish room wear outside our door every single day without us even asking. Every staff member was exceptionally warm, professional, and attentive. is worth every single penny and offers incredible value.

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The location is stunning with a view of the river outside the balcony. The onsen was relaxing and quite lovely. They offered a free van to the train station which was quite helpful since there are hardly any taxis.

The dinner was excellent, quite exceptional

The onsen was good

Some of their staffs are super friendly but some speak rudely on the phone.