This time, I stayed at this luxury inn thanks to my grandmother's acquaintance. I will only write about dinner in this post. (※The price includes the accommodation fee, so it is not just the price for dinner, haha) ◆What I had Aperitif (plum wine) 8 kinds of appetizers Simmered dish Soup (crab and tofu) Sashimi (pufferfish, flounder, yellowtail, conger eel, mackerel) Steamed dish (steamed crab in a double-layered container) Wagyu beef diced steak Boiled snow crab legs Crab miso fondue Crab rice Red miso soup, 3 kinds of pickles Seasonal fruits It was quite a volume, but each dish was in small portions, so I was able to finish everything from start to finish without any problems! Even my elderly grandmother managed to finish it all! Starting from the appetizers, I will mention the dishes that left a strong impression. From the appetizers ① Firefly squid marinated in seawater - It was like salted squid but with a firm texture and delicious taste! Not too salty, very easy to eat. ② Kanna mochi with miso sauce - It was made with the same mochi as the "Chie no Mochi," and the unique deliciousness was something you rarely get to taste. From the sashimi ③ Pufferfish sashimi - Thinly sliced sashimi rolled with green onions! It was chewy and delicious. ④ Flounder with daikon radish - I thought it would be cooked, but it was served raw! The daikon radish was already seasoned like senmai-zuke, and the cold flounder was thick and had a bit of wasabi between the radish and flounder, which was nice. From the wagyu beef diced steak ⑤ Wagyu beef diced steak - Bite-sized diced steak (enough for four bites) with a perfect balance of fat, rich flavor, and tenderness! You could enjoy two types of flavors with grain mustard and ponzu, which was great. Continuing with the snow crab legs and crab miso fondue, I was able to enjoy various crab dishes! The snow crab legs were easy to eat with pre-cuts, and the crab miso had no unpleasant smell, making it very easy to eat! The fondue was made with a high-quality broth, and the vegetables inside were also delicious. It had a more refined taste compared to the cheese fondue commonly seen in Shibuya, and it wasn't heavy, so it didn't cause indigestion. The following crab rice was also a feast of crab dishes! Yay! (*ˊᗜˋ*) Overall, the quality of the dishes was consistently high from start to finish. The attention to detail in both the food and the serving dishes was impressive. The excellent service and high-quality food made for a wonderful time spent relaxing in the room. Since I ate slowly, it took about 3 hours to finish the meal, and then I had a relaxing time in the open-air bath and slept soundly... Thank you for the feast! ★

Delicious food at Meshiuma.93 (16th dish in 2019) at Kyoto's Bunshuso Matsutake-tei. I stayed at this ryokan which focuses on providing top-notch kaiseki cuisine for dinner. It's hard to imagine anyone not being satisfied after experiencing this course. The taste, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. While the price may be a bit high, the visit is definitely worth it. The service is visually and gustatorily enjoyable. With respect, I would like to induct this restaurant into the hall of fame.

The chestnut rice cake is surprisingly delicious.

When I was shown to my room, I first went out to the garden despite the staff being there. I would like to revisit during crab season someday, but it might be expensive. (^^;

Every year, when it gets cold, I head to the Japan Sea side to eat crab. I originally wanted to go to Mikuni again, but couldn't get the accommodation I wanted, so I decided to go a little closer to Kyoto and chose Amanohashidate. This time, I wanted to eat while overlooking Amanohashidate from my room, so I immediately chose Matsurotei. The rooms and the building have a lot of history, but they are well-maintained and everything looks very clean. The hot spring water, surprisingly, has a thick and sticky quality despite being near the sea. This was a pleasant surprise. As for the food, the harmony between the dishes and the tableware is wonderful! You can tell that a lot of attention to detail has been paid to the presentation. The crab had plenty of flesh, sweetness, and juiciness. However, I was a bit puzzled by how small they were. Nakai-san's service is elegant and attentive. Nevertheless, I was able to add this place to my list of inns I want to visit again someday. Eating crab while overlooking Amanohashidate from a prime seat is a truly wonderful experience.

A long-established ryokan in Amanohashidate. You can enjoy a view of the pine forest of Amanohashidate from your room. I made a reservation through the JTB website this time and used it during Golden Week. The cost for one night with two meals exceeded 40,000 yen, but the ryokan kindly upgraded my room to a corner room, which was fantastic. The room was spacious with 30 tatami mats. Beyond the private garden, there is a quiet sea and pine forest. I wasn't expecting much from the food since I was focused on the scenery, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing meals. It's not cheap, but it became a memorable inn. The service was also fantastic. In terms of drinks, the set of three types of sake for 1,500 yen was enjoyable. I ended up having six different kinds of sake, including Hakkaisan. The delicate and elegant dishes were impressive. The sashimi of okoze, ishidai, shima aji, and sayori was surprisingly delicious. Especially the sashimi of okoze was as delicious as fugu when eaten with ponzu sauce. The roast beef made with high-quality meat was a success, which is rare for inns. The abalone gratin with a lot of abalone was delicious. The steamed julienned guchi with white cabbage, tofu, enoki, and mizuna was also delicious. The mozuku vinegar jelly with vinegar-soaked octopus, white dats, and snap peas was made with local mozuku. The rice with new burdock was a masterpiece with a scent of burdock and earthy aroma. The breakfast was also wonderful. I highly recommend this ryokan.

[November 2010] Three and a half years after visiting, I suddenly received a direct mail from the inn. I had never received a New Year's card before, so I found it strange. It was just in time for the opening of the snow crab season. They offered a lunch crab course for 12,600 yen, a snow crab course for 21,000 yen, a seasonal course for 36,900 yen, a premium snow crab cooking method choice plan for 52,650 yen, a special snow crab feast course for 63,150 yen, and a carefully selected snow crab feast course for 73,650 yen. It's quite expensive for snow crabs at this time of year. Last time, I couldn't see Amanohashidate clearly due to yellow sand, so I want to make another opportunity to visit. [April 2007] In Amanohashidate, I visited three inns under the same management: Bunzuso, Taihashiro, and Matsurotei, with Matsurotei being the oldest building among them. It is located on the lakeside of the inland sea of Amanohashidate, behind a temple called Bunshudo, where I learned that it was the birthplace of the wisdom of Bunshu. The meal included the following courses: - Appetizer: Firefly squid and ark shell, urui with wood sorrel vinegar dressing - Eight dishes: Rice octopus, eel Hachiman roll, one-inch tofu, bean flower petals, lily root wheel, shrimp castella, egg with konbu, cherry blossom long yam - Soup: Clam soup with Ine modzuku needle dandelion and wood sorrel - Sashimi: Flatfish, oil eye, and sayori assortment - Steamed dish: Cherry blossom-ignored gucci, lotus root, white fish, taro sprout, cherry blossom, silver - Grilled dish: Grilled mackerel with mustard flower, leaf chili, tofu daraku - Small pot: Isaza Yanagawa, fuki bamboo shoot, egg over time - Main dish: Tango beef miso grill - Vinegared dish: New wakame and tai child simmered ice with yolk vinegar dressing - Meal: Lightly cooked rice - Clear soup: Red miso soup - Pickles: Assorted three - Water: Seasonal The local sake served was "Iinubo" from Ine Town, which paired perfectly with the fish dishes. The amount of food was satisfying, with dishes showcasing local ingredients. However, it was disappointing that there was a long wait between dishes, even after finishing a course. With only 11 rooms, they should consider improving this. The breakfast was very satisfying, especially the homemade tofu and the clam miso soup made with freshly caught clams.

I stayed at the Matsutake Inn, a quiet and traditional ryokan located at the tip of a bay, just a 5-minute walk from Amanohashidate Station. Upon arrival, I was greeted with warm smiles and served delicious hot matcha tea and sweet red bean mochi in the lobby. The dinner was a delightful experience with a variety of dishes such as sashimi, grilled fish, hot pot, and more, all prepared with care and showcasing the natural flavors of the ingredients. The attentive service from the staff added to the overall relaxing atmosphere of the inn. I had a wonderful stay and would love to visit again, perhaps during the crab season to try their famous Matsuba crab. Thank you for a lovely holiday experience.

On January 16, 2010 (Saturday), I visited Amanohashidate in Kyoto and stayed at the "Ryuto no Ma" at the "Bunsho Shou Matsurotei" inn. My main purpose was to stay at the "Ryuto no Ma" at the "Bunsho Shou Matsurotei" inn, not to see Amanohashidate itself. The inn is a famous ryokan where writers like Hitoshi Yamaguchi and Genji Keita have stayed. It is located in a prime location with a clear view of Amanohashidate right in front. The single-story sukiya-style building has a total of 11 spacious rooms, each consisting of 2 to 3 rooms. The inn uses high-quality wood generously throughout the building, providing a refreshing feeling as you move around. The "Ryuto no Ma" room, in particular, offers a stunning view of Amanohashidate's pine-lined path and the calm Aso Sea stretching out from the window, making it the most popular room with repeat visitors. This room has not been renovated, allowing guests to fully enjoy the traditional charm of a Japanese-style inn. The view from the room is like a painting, offering a serene space away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The room met all my expectations for a Japanese-style inn, with hidden TVs and wooden window frames. The Amanohashidate hot spring bath was also a delight. The cuisine, featuring freshly boiled Matsuba crabs and seasonal delicacies from Tango, was satisfying. If you ever visit Amanohashidate, I recommend staying in the "Ryuto no Ma" at the "Bunsho Shou Matsurotei" inn to experience a complete traditional Japanese inn experience.

In Amanohashidate Onsen, probably the most luxurious ryokan. A quiet inn with only 11 rooms, overlooking Amanohashidate and the Aso Sea at eye level. A prestigious long-established ryokan loved by authors like Yamaguchi Akira and the founder of HONDA, Soichiro Honda. I heard that the name Matsutakeitei was named by Yoshikazu Fujimoto. It used to be called Bunzo-so Bekkan. I make it a point to go to hot springs once a year, and winter is often the chosen season. That's because of the crab. While living in Hong Kong, I ate Shanghai crabs every year, but I couldn't bring myself to eat Matsuba crabs. For my second crab and hot spring trip after returning to Japan, I chose this place. This time, I stayed in a room called "Ukishibashi," which is a calm space of 10 tatami mats and 4.5 tatami mats. The quaint garden view from the window with Amanohashidate as the borrowed scenery is very emotional. The menu I received is as follows. - Appetizer: Crab miso tofu with Lareshi, Silver An - Appetizers: Crab turnip kosode sushi, crab with roe, wakame, kasutera tamago, grilled saury with saikyo miso, black bean matsuba sashimi, Ine mozuku, crab ovaries - Simmered dish: Crab shabu-shabu in Yoshino style, with crab meat, jikureiso, carrots, and ginger - Sashimi: Live Matsuba crab, flounder, yokowa, squid - Hot dish: Boiled Matsuba crab with nagaimo, wakame, cucumber, served with ginger vinegar - Grilled dish: Live Matsuba crab - Nabe (hot pot): Crab shabu-shabu with rolled Chinese cabbage, tofu, enoki mushrooms, white leeks, mizuna, shiitake mushrooms, kudzu - Rice dish: Crab zosui - Dessert: Seasonal fruits, La France and orange The meal lasted for 3 and a half hours!! It was a gastronomic delight. Oh, I can't move... After soaking in the hot spring (it was a private bath!), cleansing my body, and getting into the futon laid out, I fell asleep immediately until morning. The breakfast was also a gentle Japanese meal. No corners were cut. Soaking in the hot spring again and relaxing. CHECK OUT is also at 12 o'clock, so I was able to spend time very leisurely until then. The bill was 63,000 yen per person with a 15% service charge. It's still expensive. Well, the crab prices are abnormally high, and it's unavoidable when it comes to live crabs. I chose this inn understanding that. It's a once-a-year luxury. I feel like I've had enough crab for this winter. However, the problem is that once you come this far, it's hard to be satisfied with lower quality. What should I do next year?! The service from the staff was warm and impeccable. The young woman who served the dishes was charmingly inexperienced, which actually made me like her more. Truly a first-class Japanese inn. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. One improvement I would like to request is that breakfast is served until 9 o'clock at the latest. Since CHECK OUT is at 12 o'clock, I would like to request an extension until 10 o'clock. Enjoying a leisurely sleep is also part of the joy of traveling.

This is a long-established inn located behind the famous Buddhist temple, Monju-in, in Amanohashidate, one of Japan's three most scenic views. The inn is a traditional Japanese-style building, over 60 years old, with a serene and elegant atmosphere. It is conveniently located near Amanohashidate and the Aso Sea, close to the sightseeing boat pier and the entrance to Amanohashidate, yet tucked away from the hustle and bustle of tourist crowds. The inn is well-maintained, with modern amenities such as floor heating in winter. The hot spring bath contains radium, known as the Amanohashidate Onsen. Meals are served in the room for both breakfast and dinner. The dinner course offers various options, with Matsuba crab being the main highlight during the winter season. The Matsuba crab is freshly caught, and guests can choose how they want it prepared. Each guest can select a cooking method for their crab, such as sashimi and grilled, or boiled whole. The delicate and playful presentation of the traditional Japanese dishes, featuring spring ingredients like fuki, firefly squid, bamboo shoots, and bracken, adds to the dining experience. The dinner also includes a dish featuring the thickest leg of the crab, served as sashimi. The crab is so fresh and delicious that it justifies the trip to the Sea of Japan side. The grilled crab is prepared by a seasoned staff member in the room, while the boiled whole crab is served promptly. The staff's attention to detail and service make the dining experience enjoyable, despite the rush to eat the crab while it's still hot and fresh. The next morning, a beautifully arranged traditional Japanese breakfast is served, including dishes like dashimaki tamago, salt-grilled flounder, and simmered vegetables. The service is impeccable, and the atmosphere is relaxed and unassuming, despite being a high-end traditional inn. The cost-performance ratio may vary depending on the season and the main ingredient, such as crab, in the meal plan. Overall, this inn offers a luxurious and authentic experience, especially for crab lovers, but choosing a different season or plan might be more cost-effective for some guests.

This ryokan is perfect in both hardware and software aspects. I arrived earlier than the check-in time, so I left my luggage at the ryokan and went to visit nearby tourist spots. Since it was my first time in the area and I didn't know anything about it, the staff at the front desk kindly provided me with a map and detailed information about local attractions, allowing me to fully enjoy exploring every corner within the limited time I had. The meals were also plentiful, with a wide variety of dishes and a great selection of drinks. They accommodated my food preferences and I had a wonderful time, feeling grateful for the experience. The hospitality was exceptional, with even a handwritten thank-you letter from the staff. It's truly a fantastic ryokan.

It's a small and calm ryokan where I'd like to stay for multiple nights. The slightly older staff members provide a reassuring and impressive service. They treat guests as if they were staying for multiple nights, creating a sense of calmness. It's quiet and the staff's experience is evident. However, there are some minor details that could be improved, such as the amenities not being high quality and the room's floor heating being inadequate. The restroom can also feel cold, which could be uncomfortable for older guests. The bath facilities are simple but not distinctive. Overall, it's a good place with great service and delicious crab dishes. If you're heading to the Japan Sea side for food, this ryokan with its tasty live crabs is worth considering.