Zao Onsen Omiya Ryokan Reviews

Stayed for skiing. Below are my impressions of Omiya Ryokan. 1: The access to the entrance is about 5 meters, but it is steep and extremely dangerous. In winter, snow and ice often cover up to five meters. Wearing ski boots and carrying skis down the mountain is a high risk. 2: Inside the building, the restaurant and corridors are tatami-matted and have an indescribable atmosphere. but narrow. The ceiling is also low, so I feel a sense of oppression. The worst thing is that the ups and downs in the hall are continuous, probably because it is built on a slope, and the point where you can not see the end of the passage. I felt very unsafe in an emergency. There should have been some safety guidance (including emergency exits) in the process of being led to the room, but there is none. I can only think that the manager of the museum, the top manager of Omiya International Shiki, has a dull sense of safety. 3: The front staff was friendly and the guidance was clear, accurate, and kind. The restaurant was also created by a team of young people as key persons to create a comfortable space. A casual word or two will make travelers happy. I felt Yamagata hospitality. The menu itself is beef rotation. Very difficult for long-term residents. It's not just Omiya Ryokan, but it's an Ultra One pattern for the entire Zao area. It's a pity that there is no change or uniqueness in the menu within the international and four seasons Omiya series. 4: I visited Omiya Ryokan on a hot spring tour last season, but I felt that the temperature of the water was very low. Also, I wonder why it's so dark. Omiya Ryokan's hot spring itself is not very satisfying, although it may be due to the small size that you cannot enjoy the view of the four seasons and the relaxing feeling of Kokusai. 5: There are two massage chairs in the lounge. The back is torn and the internal arms and kneading balls are exposed. It is a low-level situation that deceives by putting a cover on it. Common blankets are placed to protect against the cold, but I am surprised that there are no common items under the corona. In Shiki no Massage Chair, Febreze is placed and you can see the intention to deal with Corona, but at Omiya Ryokan, I noticed a low awareness of Corona. In addition, fireworks are launched in Zao during the winter peak season. Many foreigners stay at Omiya Ryokan, but it is different from my feeling to go up to the window frame part of the lounge and look in the direction of the fireworks with the window open in the middle of winter. The same goes for putting your feet up on the table and relaxing. Guidance on using hot springs is posted in multiple languages, so I would like you to consider whether it is appropriate to respond to overseas guests. The language skills of the staff (although I only had the opportunity to hear them in English) gave me the impression that they were lagging behind global standards. Isn't it a matter of course now that managers and others are fully accountable for their actions through words (including Japanese)? 6: Omiya Ryokan does not have a coin laundry. There is no choice but to walk one way to Shiki, taking a little over 20 minutes. On the way out, it's a snowy road, but it's going down. On the way back, the climb continues. Let's buy hot drinks at Lawson on the way back to Omiya Ryokan. Detergents that can be used free of charge are placed in the four seasons. Shiki Lounge has popsicles that Omiya Ryokan does not have. It takes some time to wash and dry. We recommend visiting hot springs in the four seasons. 7: These days, every hotel has a humidifying air purifier. Omiya Ryokan (although it may be limited to the room where I happened to stay) does not have that. There is a humidifier with a small capacity, but if the heater is on, the tank will be empty while you are sleeping, and you will wake up with a strong sore throat at dawn. Please be careful in a room that receives a direct blow of hot air. There are no clinics or prescription pharmacies in Zao. There is only a souvenir that sells some over-the-counter medicines at the end of the slope in front of Omiya Ryokan.