Yugawara Onsen Ryokan Uohan

We had such a relaxing time at Ryokan Uohan (Yugawara). The further south you go, the less there is in English. Just the same, we managed to find our way quite smoothly. The bus stop for the ryokan is right outside the Yugawara station and the city blocks are numbered so don't let fear of not being able to find the place stoo you. This is a traditional ryokan and it is a little older and we loved it. If you are looking for a five star, modern hotel, this is not the place for you. If you want to step off the beaten path and fly by the seat of your pants, this is the place! The food was phenomenal, just be prepared for a lot of it! We booked our stay with dinner and breakfast served en suite and I think dinner was eight courses! We booked the room with Japanese-style Room with Indoor Hot Spring Bath because my husband has tattoos and we probably would not be welcome at the public baths. The tub was tiny, but we still enjoyed it. The suite itself was quite large, traditional and modern toilets, a small refrigerator, a main room, a smaller room and a dinning room! The kind lady and gent who served us meals and tended the room did not seem to speak English but we just nodded and smiled and it really wasn't an issue. I suggest you look at how many stars the ryokan has and read the other reviews before booking, but for us, it was a home run and we definitely recommend staying here.