Unzen Homestays

We stayed at Iseya a whole week while visiting my partner’s son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren in a nearby town. We have stayed in Obama previously for the same reason, and the town was just as nice as we remembered. But this was the first time we had stayed at Iseya, and we are so glad we did. The ryokan has been there for centuries but was rebuilt in 2019 and now has all the modern comforts. The in-room private onsen is fantastic, real geothermal spring water, and really hot. The views and sunsets over Tachibana bay are great and we enjoyed watching the local older people play “grand golf” on the town playing field opposite the hotel (with the bay behind) every morning at 7 am. But it is the staff who really make the place special, so friendly, despite our very poor Japanese, and several speak good English. We really felt welcome, despite being the only foreigners staying there on most days. The breakfasts are fantastic, no need for lunch, and different every day. We ate there just one night and the meal was equally good. The housekeeping was immaculate. Overall highly recommended, and although not cheap, not vastly expensive either and definitely good value.

I was as little apprehensive staying here given the poor ratings, but I couldn't have been happier. Staff were friendly, and made an effort, although only 1 reception girl spoke any English. I had a Japanese style room overlooking the lake. It was massive, and very comfortable. The only issue was that the windows weren't double glazed, and it was freezing outside (-8c overnight), and the sitting area got extremely cold. I guess it doesn't normally get this cold though. The room was warm with the sliding doors closed. The onsen were perfectly acceptable. The rooftop one was great in the snow! I had half board. The food options were extensive at both breakfast and dinner. If you don't eat Japanese food the choice will be quite limited though. Good selection of free drinks, and decent selection of paid for alcoholic drinks. There's loads of common areas and places to relax. A previous commenter mentioned the long corridors, which is true, the wrong room can mean long walks to the onsen and restaurant. Overall, 5*. But remember this is a JAPANESE hotel, catering to domestic tourists, so don't expect an international style hotel!

highly recommended This year, the hotel with the best experience of ”one berth and two meals” in Kyushu, Unzen Fukudaya, has been managed by the family for 50 years, and is now the second-generation operation. Inquiries: info@fukudaya.co.jp The most important thing is that there is a patient and careful Chinese young couple working in the store, one is responsible for the front hall and the other is responsible for catering. Traffic problems. Dinner was good, sulphur springs were good, and it was not expensive to book a private pool, which was great. Very worthwhile hotel, will organize friends to go next time! Reminder, there are Island Rail 1-day or 2-day tickets sold in Isahaya (Adult 3500 / Child 1750 yen, including trains and cars). If you go directly to the hotel from Isahaya, it is recommended to take a bus directly in Isahaya , About 50 minutes. If you want to take a small yellow train deliberately, you must get to the main station Shimabara, change the bus in the direction of Unzen at the gate, and it will take 2 hours to get to the hotel.

Other reviews seem a bit old, but breakfast seems not to be provided now. I bought ingredients at a nearby supermarket without meals and made it a steamed dish, but it was a fun experience. One mistake was that I should have prepared seasonings (salt, mayonnaise, etc.). The staff will kindly teach you how to use the steamer. The room was a very clean room with a slightly spacious Japanese room of ３ F, but it faced the national highway on the west side of the building. There is only this road on the west side of the Shimabara Peninsula, so there is not much traffic, but cars and trucks were running at night. It seems better to avoid people who are concerned about noise. Or the room that does not face the national highway may be different. Also, the other side of the national highway is the sea, but the view is almost impossible because the government office is in front of you. The bath and sauna were good. I think people who are looking for a hot spring inn that can be cheap and self-sufficient can enjoy it.

初めての長崎県旅行でまず来たのが雲仙のこのホテルです。 【部屋】 部屋に入ると雲仙の湯畑が目の前で感動。広くて清潔、テラスもついていて部屋についているビールを飲みながらリラックスでき、最高でした。 普段温泉旅館では落ち着かないの浴衣ではウロウロできないのですが、館内着は着心地がよく、これで食事をいただきにいきました。 【温泉】 部屋にある温泉風呂はとてもリラックスでき、アメニティも質が良い。なにより、いつでも何度でもざぶんと入れるのがとても良いです。最初は大浴場がないのはちょっと残念かもと思いましたが、むしろ最高でした。 バスローブもあるので、風呂上りはこれを着てテラスで涼めました。 【食事】 洋風コースで、魚も肉もなにもかも美味しい。朝食は和食、洋食を選べます。和食にしましたが、これまたすべてが最高に美味しかったです。食事のスペースもレトロな感じですばらしい雰囲気です。 【スタッフ】 とても親切で、気持ちよくすごせました。 【その他】 2つのカフェエリアがあり、アルコールなどが無料で楽しめてお得。絵ハガキを無料で送れるサービスなどもあり、優雅な時間を過ごせました。 【総合】 良質な温泉と美味しい食事、温かいサービス、私のこれまでの中で最高のホテルでした。 遠くてなかなか来られないですが、このホテルに泊まるためにまた長崎県を訪れたいです。ありがとうございました。

It really seems like a better accommodation than I expected. The location is great with a view of the sea, cleanliness, facilities, breakfast, etc. There is no flaw. If I had to find a drawback, would it be that if I don't close the curtains, it's visible from the outside? I think this is the best accommodation in Obama.

Hotel location is good, go right and turn to the hot spring shrine, then enter the hot spring hell area, walk about half an hour, a very good feeling. The breakfast is rich and the food is served. We live in a Japanese tatami for six people and are very suitable for family trips. The hotel is too old and some facilities can't keep up with the new hotel. The parking lot is large and there is no problem parking. The fly in the ointment is likely to be economically depressed. The nearby restaurants have not been opened. After a long walk, the supermarket's talents have been asked to find a delicious restaurant (the hotel will turn left about 500 meters after going out). There is also the hot spring water is too hot, higher than 40 degrees, can not stand for a few minutes.

From the approach to the entrance, lobby, dining, library, etc., everything is a photo spot. The room (superior twin) is a classic and simple furnishing of the wooden center (especially impressed by the opening and closing of the wooden frame window). The quality of the equipment and amenities is high, and it seems comfortable even for long stays (however, the leakage of the fashionable hand shower in the cat foot bathtub is x). Dinner is a French course choice. Dare to leave the smell of jibie and thick saw It was a traditional taste to enjoy the so. The large communal bath was made of Western style with stained glass, but it was a little disappointing because the hot springs were colorless and odorless. Overall, maintain the service level in a shortage of staff Therefore, it seems that the number of guests is limited (there were more than a dozen pairs on Saturday in late October), and the side to use was very comfortable. However, I was impressed by the tradition of classic hotels and the attitude to maintain this. , I was satisfied enough this time, so I honestly think that I don't have to revisit for the time being. Especially with the impression that there are few young staff, and when I review it from a new (young) perspective, It seemed to be a more attractive hotel.

Stayed in a suite room. The view from the room is good and you can enjoy your meal while looking at this view. To be honest, the taste of the food is average, but it is full of ideas, such as putting blue agar on a large plate to represent the pond in front of you, and each dish on top represents a bird. . The quality of the bath was very good, and it was very comfortable to be in. The staff was polite and I was able to stay very comfortably. We think that price is low.