Ookawaso

I came here specifically for the hotel's famous lobby design and performances. The two-hour show was a really enjoyable experience. The hotel room felt quite new, I assume it's been renovated. The open-air hot spring offers a view of the river outside, and it was particularly relaxing when snow started falling in the morning. I especially loved the hot spring's body wash, which uses local fruit and has a wonderful fragrance. After a soak, I ordered a recommended winter beer, but the flavor was quite bland. I felt one of the front desk staff members was a bit slow to react; I asked a question and got stared at for a while. The breakfast options weren't particularly extensive. However, the special *sōryōri* (creative cuisine) was absolutely delicious, with a very unique taste. We took the hotel shuttle bus to the station. We had a lot of luggage, but the hotel still helped us with it, which was great.