Awara Onsen Matsuya Sensen — Hotel in Awara

We arrived by train at Awara-Onsen station. From there we took a taxi to the hotel which took about 15 minutes. There is also a hotel shuttle bus which runs a scheduled service. Apparently it is also possible to call and arrange a pick-up, but as we did not speak Japanese, we took a taxi. We arrived at the hotel about 1pm but it was not possible to check-in until 3pm. So we left our bags and took a taxi to Tojinbo on the coast. The taxi to Tojinbo took about 20 minutes and cost 4,200 Yen. The sightseeing boat to view the cliffs cost 1,400 Yen each. A boat departed every few minutes. Very worthwhile. The cliffs are not massive but interesting to see. There is also a tower on the top of the cliffs which provides good views. The cost to ascend the tower was 500 Yen each.||||One reason that check-in takes place at 3pm is that the staff greet the visitors. A lady dressed in kimono took us to our room, made us a cup of tea and explained the features of the room. There was good AC, good Wi-Fi and a TV (which we did not turn on), The room was quiet and large. Our room also had a kitchen area, bath/shower room and separate lavatory.||||Of course the onson is the main reason that most people go to the hotel/resort. On the weekend that we stayed, it was a holiday weekend and there were many groups of people who went to the onson together. So it was busy and lively at times. The onson is divided into male and female sections. If there are facilities for couples to share an onson, we did not find that. It would be worthwhile when selecting a hotel for a couples weekend, to make sure that private onsons were available. Some hotels have them in each bedroom.||||On the second day we took the hotel shuttle bus to Awara-Onsen railway station and from there took a bus to Maruoka Castle. We bought a daily bus pass which cost 1,000 Yen each. There was also a festival taking place in the town. The stairs to the castle are steep, and to climb to the upper levels of the castle the staircase is more like a ladder. (Not for people who are not so steady on their feet)!!||||We ate in 2 different restaurants in the hotel as we stayed 2 nights. The food and service in both was excellent. The staff explained to us what each dish was and we tried everything. They could not have been more attentive and helpful.||||An evening entertainment was provided at extra cost. It was a kind of Las Vegas show. The gentlemen (sorry ladies) put on a great show. This was enhanced by members of the audience who had possibly drunk a little more alcohol than was good for them, spontaneously joining in with the performance.||||We also had a 60 minute in-room massage. This cost 6,000 Yen each.||||Also note that Kanazawa is less than 1 hour away by train. An interesting city with a fantastic castle and gardens. Well worth spending a day there!!||||In summary, we loved our 2 nights at Matsuya Sensen. The staff could not have been kinder or more attentive. I think that we were the only western people staying there and not too familiar with the Japanese way of doing things. The staff were very patient with us. When we left, several staff came to wave-off the bus with their handkerchiefs. Thank you staff of Matsuya Sensen, If we are ever in the region again, we hope to...

2023年　　　　10月3日

9月に約2週間、北欧一人旅でがんばって歩きましたので少し膝にきましたね　😅😅

温泉で、まったり、のんびり、ゆったり、リラックスしましょう❗️と、芦原温泉のまつや千千さんにお邪魔しました　(^-^)

福井県は好きな県なんです‼️

芦原温泉はどちらのホテルに泊まりましても素敵な旅になります‼️

今回は、1人旅ですので、車ではなく鉄道の旅にしました　(^｡^)

JR芦原温泉駅からシャトルバスにてホテルまで　😄、、、ありがとうございます　( ^ω^ )

少し早めの到着となりましたのでロビーにて待つことに❗️

和風の旅館などは、1年に1、2回ほど　(^.^)

海外はもちろんのこと、国内もホテルばかりの旅がメインです　)^o^(

本当に久しぶりの畳敷きのお部屋、、、少し　ワクワクとしてきます　🎶

チェックインをしまして、せんせん館にご案内いただきました❗️

踏み込みも３畳ほどありますし、1人では充分過ぎますお部屋です　(^o^)

大きなガラス窓からは緑の畑？田んぼがひろがります‼️ （≧∇≦）

何も派手派手しいものが見えません、、、今回は、リラックスしようとお邪魔しましたので、こちらのお部屋が落ち着きました‼️ 🤣🤣

仲井さん( と，言ってもいいのでしょうか？　) が、丁寧に説明をしてくださって、着替えの浴衣も１枚お持ちくださいました　😆、、、この辺りが　旅館の良さですね　(＾ｰ^)

早速、お風呂に❗️、、、広〜い❗️

屋内にも屋外にも大きなお風呂がいくつかあります　(≧∀≦)

ブクブクと空気が跳ねます湯船で　弱った膝の手当て　😉😉

楽しくても入り過ぎますと後で湯当たりしますので、気をつけて入ります　🎵

適当にあちらこちらのお湯につかります ♨️、、、なんて　贅沢な時間でしょう　😆😆

女性用は浴室の前にたくさんの種類のシャンプー、コンディショナーが置かれています、、、びっくり‼️

スタッフの方にお聞きしましたら、浴室内にもそなえつけがありますが、お客様のお好みで色々用意なさっているそうです‼️、、、すごいです👍👍

キャ〜　　大変大変😅😅、、、まだまだ書きたいことが多過ぎましてお風呂で止まっているわけには行きませんね　😝

楽しいお風呂タイムの後は、温泉卵を1個作りましていただきました❗️

さあ❗️ お夕食❗️、、、時間は決めなくても　いつからいつまでの間に会場に❗️

本当に美味しくご馳走になりました‼️

夜には、マッサージの方をお願いしまして楽しいお話をお聞きしました 😁😁

翌朝の朝食、ラウンジでの珈琲☕️、、、全てを堪能しまして次の目的地に向かいます　🎵

スタッフの方々、全員がフレンドリーですが丁寧で、いつまでもお話を続けたくなりました‼️

本当にみなさんのホスピタリティーには心から感謝しております😊😊😊

芦原温泉駅までシャトルバスにて送っていただきまして、駅構内で家族、友達に早速連絡しましたね‼️

『 芦原温泉❗️本当によかったわ‼️...

I really enjoyed soaking in huge inside spas. Rotenburo (outside spas) and three tsubo yu (small bath tub for a single person) were amazing as well. Very clean & beautifully presented. All staff were friendly and super polite. Matsuya Sensen served a good quality breakfast (our plan was included breakfast only not dinner). I reconned this is one of the greatest Awara onsen ryokans & I highly recommend...