Honke Bankyu for over 350 years since its founding in the early Edo period. Upon arrival, you will be surprised by the sound of the welcoming drums and the voice saying "Iraseremase!" It is hospitality that transcends time and space.
There are many things to see inside the building, including an object carved from a 1,300-year-old rosewood tree in the lobby, a large pillar of a 500-year-old Himekomatsu pine, a carp hook hanging carved in one stroke of the sword, and an 800-year-old wisteria saddle and armor that are relics of the Heike clan.
The "Kazura Bridge" of Heike legend is imbued with the inn's hope that it will be a bridge that connects hearts and good relationships between people, and that it will connect people and nature. During the "Genpei Peace Ceremony" held here 800 years ago, the descendants of both families crossed the bridge together, making it a "bridge of hearts."
The hot spring originated in Yunishigawa and was discovered over 820 years ago. It has been popular since ancient times as a skin-beautifying water containing metasilicic acid. You can enjoy the famous spring water flowing directly from the source in the granite indoor bath, the open-air bath where you can almost reach the river, and the various open-air baths in the guest rooms, all of which are located along the Yunishigawa River.
In January 2025, the Japanese-Western style suite "Chinko" with a semi-open-air bath with natural hot spring water will be reopened. The spacious 80㎡ room has two adjacent rooms, a comfortable sofa and Simmons beds, where you can relax while admiring the clear mountain stream that changes with the seasons.

For dinner, cross Kazurabashi Bridge and head to the half-timbered Heike Kakureya. Under the lamplight, a charcoal fire starts in the hearth, and a nostalgic banquet begins. Enjoy creative kaiseki cuisine full of the flavors of the mountains and rivers, as well as the famous hearth-grilled delicacies, all while sipping bamboo sake and cloudy sake. An experience totally different from modern life. It's a moving moment, immersed in primordial relaxation. The "Isshobera" (a Japanese sake with a garnish of Miyama Sansho pepper) was invented by the previous female owner. The fragrant grilled miso will make you want to drink more sake.
Breakfast is a creative Japanese meal made with the bounty of nature, which can be enjoyed leisurely while listening to the murmuring of the stream.
The inn's event is an illumination of the frozen waterfall from early February to late March. The mysterious ice art is definitely worth seeing.
A journey to the hidden village is a journey that spans 800 years and takes you back to your spiritual home. It is sure to deepen your bonds with people and nature.