Miyano Onsen — Hotel in Koka

I’ve been coming here for day-trip bathing for a few years. There was a customer who was often there at the same time as me who took up a lot of space, so I stopped coming for about one year. This time, I came back with my partner. There is a small parking lot in front and a larger parking lot just across the road. The entry fee is ¥1000, which I think is a little expensive, but the space is very vibey and tranquil, with incense burning in the lobby and a beautiful hallway overlooking a garden. There are many amenities, such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and facial products. The toilet on the women’s side does not work very well, and there were many dead bugs floating in the indoor bath. We wanted to use the outdoor baths, which are Shigarakiyaki, but there were many killer bees (suzumebachi) flying around near them, so we were too afraid. The hot spring water is good quality, despite being a little dirty. After our bath, I noticed that there is a sign at the cash register indicating that people with tattoos are not allowed. This confused me, since I’ve come here many times to bathe and never been turned away. It’s a bit expensive, so I’m not sure if...

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Wow! We checked in just after 7:00 pm. They had dinner waiting for us. Can i just say it was completely over the top! Crazy good food, but way more than we could eat. Very hospitable, and gracious. Would highly recommend staying here. Will review the Onsen and...