From the town of Kyotanabe, head east along Route 307 to the Onoei Kyoto Main Building located in the Uebara Onsen. This tranquil hot spring offers high-quality baths that alternate weekly between a waterfall bath and a pine bath. This time, I enjoyed the waterfall bath, soaking in the hot spring and sauna for a relaxing experience for an entry fee of 1,234 yen. Afterward, I headed to the restaurant for a beer after my bath, which was truly refreshing with the Beer Set priced at 1,090 yen. I also ordered the Unsu Gozen for 2,918 yen, which included sashimi, tempura, nabe-yaki udon, and rice cakes. I used the Kintetsu Shindenabe Station and JR Kyotanabe Station to take the Keihan bus, and by presenting the voucher printed from the hot spring's website, I was able to go for free. The post-onsen beer was fantastic!

I visited the high-end super sento attached to the luxurious "Ikyu" hotel and restaurant. I was intrigued by the "100% buckwheat soba" sign that I had missed last time, so I decided to try it this time. I also ordered the sasamono katsu, which was decently tasty, but unfortunately, I couldn't try the soba I was looking forward to. Perhaps they used too much chlorine in the water, which made me worry about food poisoning. It's a shame because the soba's aroma might have been lost due to the high chlorine concentration. It reminded me of my childhood memories of swimming pools during summer vacation. The place looked nice, just like before.

On a relaxing day off, I enjoyed a lunch in between baths with a limited-time pork belly broth tea soba. It was my first time trying the meaty broth, and it had a nice flavor. The tea soba lacked a bit of flavor, but it was still good. As for the usual accompaniment of crispy nagaimo tempura, it was a bit less crispy than usual, which is a slight downside.

After the public bath, I felt hot so I decided to have a parfait. As I was enjoying my parfait and taking my time, it suddenly got cold so I looked at the menu and was drawn to the curry udon. I had thought that the meals at a super sento would be overpriced and not delicious, but I was wrong. First of all, the portion was huge. The dish for the curry udon was twice the size of a regular udon bowl. And it had meat in it too. The other ingredients were fried items and mitsuba, I think. I never really understood the appeal of curry udon before, but it really warmed me up as my body got cold. It was normal priced at 800 yen, tasty, and satisfying. I saw a sample of a chocolate parfait at the entrance and just assumed that was the only option, but there was also a fruit parfait available. I'll go for the fruit parfait next time. The chocolate ice cream in the parfait was melting maybe because it was hard to eat due to its size. The taste was just average for a parfait. Maybe next time I'll try a set meal. Thank you for the meal.

I went to a day trip hot spring with my wife and had lunch.

I stopped by here after visiting the hot springs! There are plenty of private rooms and tatami seats, so it's easy to use even with children. I'm happy that they have 100% buckwheat soba noodles.

When I come here, I always crave something warm. Today, I chose the motsunabe hot pot from the solo hot pot series. I also had the classic fried long yam and a draft beer. Both were seasoned with strong flavors and tasted delicious.

I love the chige-nabe udon here. The perfect level of spiciness and the delicious broth go well with a beer after taking a bath.

It's been a while, but the atmosphere and taste are still the same.

On November 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM, I had a delicious ten-dip soba (large) for 1369 yen at Tenmatsu Soba.

Apologies for the long absence, everyone. Today, I will start updating again and will visit your places as well, so please be patient. The first post after the break will be about hot springs, as I am a hot spring reviewer. Over the recent 3-day weekend related to Respect for the Aged Day, I visited the "Ikkyu" Kyoto Main Building, a hot spring facility in Joyo, Kyoto. It is located about 20 minutes from the Nagoya IC on the Kyoto-Shiga Bypass, along the Seida River (Shiga) which flows from Lake Biwa and then becomes the Uji River (once in Kyoto). The hot spring facility was originally a traditional Japanese restaurant that has been renovated into a hot spring facility. The atmosphere and location are outstanding compared to other hot spring facilities I have visited. The entrance has a stone monument-like structure, and you need to climb a beautifully maintained stone staircase covered with trees. The entrance hall is grand and impressive. The entrance fee is 1,080 yen (including tax) with the internet discount. The hot spring water is a simple hot spring (low mineral content, alkaline, low temperature) with a pH of 9.42, and the highly concentrated carbonated bath is particularly famous. The carbonated spring feels fizzy as it permeates the body. The temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius is pleasant. The hot spring water lacks distinctive qualities and does not have much slimy component. The steam sauna was impressive, with high-temperature steam and salt for enhanced sweating. The other facilities are excellent, making it more of a leisurely experience than just enjoying the hot spring. After the hot spring, I dined at the "Unsui" restaurant in the facility and ordered the Three-Color Soba Set for 1,205 yen (including tax). The portion of soba was small, but I enjoyed the flavors of the mountain-style, seaweed, and grated mountain vegetable soba. The soba lacked a strong flavor but had a crispy texture typical of 100% buckwheat soba. The soba broth had a rich bonito flavor with a light soy sauce taste. Despite not having high expectations for the hot spring water, the combination of a decently delicious meal in a fantastic atmosphere and location made the experience enjoyable.

I went to a hot spring at a ryokan in Kyoto and decided to have lunch at the restaurant inside the facility since there weren't many places to eat nearby. Looking at the menu, it seemed like the restaurant was operated by the same company as the super sento near my place. I ordered the Jūwari soba, which is not available at the super sento near my place. It came with tempura, but the tempura batter was not that great. The soba noodles were like hand-made style, although I don't think they were actually hand-made. Still, it was quite delicious. The only downside was that the portion was a bit small. However, having soba broth available was a great bonus for soba lovers like me. I would give it 3 stars originally, but because of the soba broth, I'll give it 3.2 stars.

Located in a remote area in the southern part of Kyoto, this hot spring has a reputation for serving delicious food at its restaurant. I was curious, so I decided to visit during lunchtime on a weekday. You can use the restaurant even if you don't use the hot spring. The parking lot is quite spacious, which is nice. Even though I didn't use the hot spring, the counter area is shared with hot spring users. I was given a wristband that is used for payment when I handed over my shoes key. Walking through a nice curtain, I entered the restaurant. It was incredibly spacious with tables lined up everywhere. I randomly chose a seat and looked at the menu. I was tempted by the set with a bowl dish, but I ended up ordering the "Delicious Curry Udon Set for 1009 yen including tax." You can choose the spiciness level from normal, medium, or hot, and I chose medium this time. The restaurant was about 30% full, probably because it was a weekday. The customers included office workers, families, and solo diners. After a short wait, my order arrived. The curry udon was only filled halfway in a huge bowl. It seemed like a small portion, but actually, the bowl was gigantic! It was over 25cm in diameter, like a washbasin! If it was filled to the top, I wouldn't have been able to finish it. I tried the broth, and it had a good thickness that I like in curry broth. When I tasted it, the medium spiciness level was just right. It was delicious and I could have drunk more of it. By the time I finished, I was sweating a lot. Oh no, I'm sweating, and now I feel like going into the hot spring. The udon noodles were not too firm or too soft, just the right chewy texture. The dish included beef, onions, chopped fried ingredients, chopped green onions, fish cake, and mitsuba leaves. Mixing it with rice to make a curry bowl was incredibly tasty. This is the charm of curry udon. There was also minced cutlet, which was crispy on the outside and tender inside when freshly fried. With a wide range of menu options, it seems like I can enjoy coming here multiple times. Next time, I want to have a meal after soaking in the hot spring. Thank you for the meal.

Wow!! For the past three weeks, my wife and I have been treating ourselves to a relaxing time at "Kamigata Onsen Ikkyu Kyoto Honkan" every Sunday. And after soaking in the hot springs to relax our bodies, we always have lunch at "Restaurant Unsu" without fail. I will only introduce the menus we ate in the past three weeks: [April 5th (Sunday)] - "Tendon" (1010 yen) for me - "Original Delicious Curry Udon" (705 yen) for my wife [April 12th (Sunday)] - "Creamy Omukatsu Curry" (877 yen) for me - "100% Soba Noodles (Large)" (877 yen) for my wife [April 19th (Sunday)] - "Pork Soba Rice" (535 yen) for me - "100% Mountain Soba Noodles (Large)" (1001 yen) for my wife The meals were delicious, especially the soba noodles with flavorful broth. We had a great time at "Restaurant Unsu" and the staff were very friendly and provided excellent service. We will definitely come back again! Date: April 19, 2015

After enjoying the hot springs, I went to the restaurant Unsuu located inside the Uehou Onsen Ikkyu in Kyoto, Joyo City. Uehou Onsen Ikkyu is a very relaxing hot spring where you can also enjoy emerald rock bathing and massages to heal your fatigue. After enjoying the bath here, I decided to have a meal at the restaurant Unsuu before heading home. Depending on the day and time, there can be quite a wait at this restaurant. The menu is quite extensive, ranging from appetizers to rice bowls, udon and soba noodles, sushi, and set meals. On this day, I chose the steak curry, which came with a side salad. The curry had sliced steak on top. Honestly, it might have been better to have them separately (laughs). Overall, the restaurant usually serves delicious dishes, so I just made a wrong choice this time. It's a good place to casually stop by after a bath.

I am currently participating in the Onsen Stamp Rally and decided to extend my visit to Upward Hot Spring Kyomachi Main Building. I planned to have a quick lunch here, as the prices are somewhat high, but the location of this hot spring facility is outstanding. I wanted to try eating here once because the view is amazing and it's very relaxing! I ordered the "Winter Walker Special Set (1390 yen)" as part of a magazine special feature. It took about 15 minutes for the food to arrive, which felt like a bit of a wait. The dishes were all warm and you could tell they were freshly made. In terms of taste, it was okay, not exceptional enough to come back specifically for it. It's a bit disappointing... The hot spring had plenty of mineral deposits and left my skin feeling smooth. The location is excellent, so I wish the food quality could be a bit better. The menu is diverse, which is good, but I hope they can improve the food quality a bit more.

I visited Ikkyu Onsen in Joyo City. After enjoying the hot springs, I was drawn to try the delicious curry udon. The curry was quite spicy, with ingredients like thin fried tofu, beef, and green onions. It was very tasty and satisfying. The meal came with side dishes like pickles, croquettes, and cabbage salad, which were also delicious. I wished they had served miso soup as well. The staff at the restaurant were kind and the food was enjoyable. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I took a refreshing dip in a beautiful natural hot spring in Kyoto's Ichikyu Onsen in May 2013. After the hot spring, I feel like having a cold beer to relax. Luckily, there is a dining area attached to the hot spring where my wife and I ordered some delicious dishes. I got a set with a hot pot udon and negitoro roll, while my wife ordered a large curry udon. The curry udon comes in three levels of spiciness - mild, medium, and hot, and we chose mild today. The udon was really tasty, the negitoro roll was delicious, and the hot pot udon was also very good! The broth was flavorful and the udon had a nice chewy texture. We enjoyed the clean hot spring so much that we decided we want to come back here often. One of the attractions is being able to enjoy a Super Dry beer at below freezing temperatures. Thank you for the meal!