Forest Resort Yugawara Manyoso

Yugawara Manyoso is a 28-room inn with a deliberately broad range of accommodation, from tatami rooms and Western twins to Japanese-Western layouts and rooms fitted for mahjong groups. The atmosphere is social and traditional rather than secluded.

The weakly alkaline chloride spring fills large communal and rock baths, while private baths use free-flowing water for a quieter experience. Bathing remains the strongest traditional element of the property.

Dinner combines Japanese and Western ideas in a creative banquet format instead of strict kaiseki. Manyoso suits families and groups seeking flexible room arrangements, a familiar onsen rhythm and straightforward access from Yugawara Station. Its range is practical, with the private source experience found most clearly in the smaller baths.