Originally Posted by
freecia
I am getting picky about my onsen water and would also prefer my hitou
You're definitely an onsen connoissoir if you're a foreigner (which i presume you are) and know the word hitou, lol.
Originally Posted by
freecia
Thanks for the Shinyu recommendation. They include use of the charter bath on weekdays for free and have non-smoking rooms which is much appreciated.
If you're staying at Shinyu, definitely try to get a room with private en-suite rotenburo. As I said, I think their shared bath is pretty inadequate. Really the only drawback to that place. Yes, the non-smoking is nice. What do you mean "charter bath"? Do you mean charter bus... their little micro-bus tour of the nearby sights? I think I saw a flyer about that, but I've not had time to do yet.