MAGOROKU
This traditional ryokan was named for its founder.
Magoroku features a collection of black, wooden houses resembling classic onsen huts gathered around the natural sources of the hot spring.
Entering the village of huts, a large bridge over a crystal-clear mountain stream leads the way to Magoroku.
Stone walls line the riverbank, creating a peaceful setting as you walk into full view of the ryokan.
The ryokan’s rustic atmosphere is made complete with both indoor and outdoor baths.
Keep an eye open for the smaller huts with “onsen roofs.” These additional, smaller roofs on top of the wooden houses indicate a hut with a hot spring inside.
There is an indoor stone bath with two hot spring “waterfalls” that release water at a higher pressure to help massage sore muscles.
An outdoor bath gives you a view of the cascading mountains and a feeling that nature truly present in your backyard.
The ryokan is open during all four seasons, allowing for a different scenic view and experience over various months, from the snow-covered mountains during the winter to the lush trees and greenery during the summer.