In search of Japan’s best Onsen Ryokan — Yunoshi Ichijo 時音の宿　湯主一條 (Miyagi)

Access: 8/10
Setting/surrounding area: 8/10 (mountain)
Activities: 6/10 (sightseeing, hiking)
Rooms: 8/10
Onsen: 8/10 (private outdoor onsen in suites, multiple public onsen)
Other facilities: 7/10 (restaurant, spa, shop, bar)
Food: 8/10
Wine/sake list: 4/10
Service: 10/10
Foreigner friendliness: 8/10 (Chinese speaking staff)
Overall: 75/100

Pros: historical ryokan; main building (used for restaurant) is 100 years old, designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Japan; 2 spacious, well appointed suits with private outdoor onsite; quite sophisticated kaiseki fora ryokan; easy access from Tokyo
Cons: located in a tiny island onsen village, not much to do within walking distance; private onsen only in 2 suites; limited wine and sake selection
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