Nakadanaso

整潔,服務周到,美味農家菜

Located in the historic town of Komoro is an old ryokan rich in history. Adjacent is the historic remains of the Komoro castle (now a nice park with many sakura trees snd a small zoo) which apparently is the only castle in Japan built below the town, taking advantage of the protective cliff surrounding it. Nakadanaso is also on the hillside on the lower end of town and just a few hundred meters from the famous Chikuma River. We stayed on the second floor of the wood structure old wing. While old it was tidy and you can enjoy old Japan. The ryokan's onsen is in a separate building and you'll need to walk up the covered stairs, around 50 steps or so, to get there. Nice indoor and outdoor baths. The foyer dressing area is rather unusual tatami, adding a different and nostalgic touch. The highlight was dinner served in a separate building connected by foot path just 50 feet away. Apparently it was once an old farm house transferred to the present location. The vaulted ceiling looked to be over 30ft high with large beams you would seldom see. The food was amazing! The chef comes from Kyoto and concocts unusual combinations of fksvors and ingredients, yet served traditional kaiseki style using porcelain of various artistic shapes and styles, complementing each dish. His broths were especially outstanding. The 5the generation owner Tomioka-san is a sommelier (loves champagne) and his wife the Okami (hotelier) are also a family of wine grape growers. His son owns/runs a winery nearby called Gio Hills, atop a hill with one of the best panoramic views of Mt Asama and surrounding mountains. The Vietnamese food served at the winery is a recommend. His pinot noirs are outstanding. Chardonnay grown by the family are vielles vignes. His ambition is to make the finest sparking using 100% pinot munier. Komoro is a charming and enchanting town, and a well kept secret.

駅からは歩いていきましたのでだいぶ時間がかかりました。雪の降る日だったのでちょっと坂道には苦労しました。 チェックインして平成館2階和室の部屋へ。傾斜地に建てられているためか階段をちょっと使っての移動となります。部屋にはこたつがあり、窓際には大きめのデスクがあるので仕事もできます。椅子ではないので長時間は足がだるくなってしまいますが。洗面台、トイレはきれいで使いやすい配置でした。 温泉へは50段の石段を登っていく必要があります。足元には気をつけて。室内はリンゴ風呂になっており、露天風呂は二つに浴槽が分かれており高温と低温の両方を交互に楽しめました。無色透明ですがしっとりとしたいいお湯でした。 夕食は大正館で。ちょっとだけ移動のために外を歩く必要があります。個室を用意していただきました。花などの飾りつけも素敵でした。品数も多く一品一品楽しめる内容でとても満足しました。この会席料理を目当てでまた訪れたいくらいです。宿のオリジナルワインもあり、そのほかにも様々なお酒も楽しめます。朝食は焼き魚と小鉢で軽めの感じですが、とろろと麦飯がポイント。とろろも麦ごはんもお代わりできますとのことで。。美味しくてお代わりしてしまいました。 季節を変えて、定期的に癒されに来たい宿となりました。