温泉屋ひろすけ旅館
7,4/10 Very good - Based on 7 reviews
Onsenya Hirosuke Ryokan (温泉屋ひろすけ旅館) sits in the Iizaka Onsen area of Fukushima and presents a compact, recently renovated business-ryokan layout that reopened in 2023. The property is positioned within a short walk of the local train station (about 350 m), offers on-site parking for a small number of cars, and keeps a relaxed, flexible rhythm for guests by using keycode entry with no fixed curfew. Rooms are straightforward and practical, with basic in-room climate control and shared bathroom arrangements on some room types; public areas include communal microwaves and electric kettles on each floor to support independent travel and longer stays.
The ryokan’s bathing facilities are supplied directly from the local spring and are operated as a gensen-kakenagashi system, with source temperatures reported around 43.5–44°C, providing an unblended, continuously flowing hot spring experience. Bathing is arranged as a communal onsen rather than private units, with bathing times and simple guest rules in place to preserve a calm atmosphere; these characteristics make it a good example of a ryokan with onsen in Tōhoku for travelers seeking authentic spring water and a straightforward, unpretentious bathing routine.
Food and small-scale services are integrated into the property: a daytime soba outlet serves morning and early-afternoon dishes directly in the ryokan’s dining area, and an affiliated evening izakaya-style venue operates on select nights for local small-plate fare. The house welcomes external food and offers a modest fleet of rental vehicles for short local trips; standard check-in begins in the mid-afternoon with late check-in available, and checkout is mid-morning. Overall, the establishment combines direct-source hot springs with modest, service-oriented facilities typical of a neighborhood ryokan with onsen in Fukushima.
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Review summary for: 温泉屋ひろすけ旅館
Positive Reviews
Clean, comfortable rooms
Guests reported that rooms were clean, calm and comfortable, creating a pleasant atmosphere for their stay.
Tasty breakfast, especially handmade soba
Breakfast was frequently praised; several reviewers specifically highlighted the handmade soba as very delicious.
Relaxing onsen experience and good scenery
Visitors enjoyed the hot spring experience and noted that they could slowly savor the notable onsen; some also mentioned attractive views.
Nearby footbath and convenient access to local hot spring
The property has a footbath next door and was mentioned as being conveniently close to a local hot spring (Saba-yu), making it easy to enjoy additional bathing options.
Negative Reviews
Bath water too hot
Some guests found the onsen/bath water uncomfortably hot.
No elevator
The absence of an elevator was noted as an inconvenience, particularly for guests with luggage or mobility needs.
Thin walls and corridor noise
Thin partitioning allowed corridor noise to be heard in rooms, causing at least one guest to wake several times.
Bright morning light through shoji screens
Traditional shoji screens let in strong morning sunlight, which caused early waking for a guest who preferred to sleep later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Room types range from single rooms to rooms that accommodate up to four guests; some rooms use futon bedding—please check your selected room type on your reservation for exact capacity.
The ryokan uses a natural gensen kakenagashi (direct-flow) hot spring with water typically around 43.5–44°C; bathing is offered in the public bath and guest family baths.
Private/family-bath options are available and can usually be reserved in advance or at check-in—ask the front desk when you book or arrive.
There is no regular airport shuttle; the nearest station is Iizaka-Onsen (about a 5-minute, 350 m walk) and the nearest major airport is Sendai (roughly 70 km); short-distance pick-up may be possible by prior arrangement.
Staff primarily speak Japanese; limited English support may be available but is not guaranteed, so consider a translation app for specific requests.
Standard check-in begins at 15:30 with the latest check-in listed as 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00.
Pets are not permitted and parties or large events are not allowed; guests are asked to observe house rules and quiet hours.
The ryokan operates an on-site soba restaurant; guests are offered a selection for breakfast (within a set value) and dinner is available on selected days—local restaurants are also a short walk away.
The property is in the Iizaka Onsen district within easy walking distance of public baths and local eateries, and it serves as a base for day trips to Fukushima city sights and regional attractions such as the Goshikinuma/Zaō areas.
Free on-site parking is provided for about eight cars on a first-come basis, the ryokan offers guest-only short-term rental cars, and Iizaka-Onsen station is a short walk for public-transport connections.