EKINARIYA RYOKAN -Cuisine Reports (1)-
| 「益成屋」の食事は、基本的に客室に近い個室の食事処でいただくことになる。 ただ、客室6室に対して食事処が5室しかないので、満室の場合は1室のみ部屋食になるというわけだ。 いずれにせよ、他の客と顔をあわさず、ゆったりと食事ができるのはありがたい。 |
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| お食事処「白樺の間」 | |
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| ここで取材時11月の夕食のメニューをご紹介しよう。 料理長は、この宿の社長である内堀将照さんが担当している。 ご本人曰く「懐石料理ではない」とおっしゃるが、基本は和食の手のこんだ料理が饗される。 群馬県産の食材にこだわった料理は以下の通りだ。 |
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| 社長自ら腕をふるう豪華な夕食 | |
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| 自家製のしそ酒。紫蘇のほのかな香りが食欲を誘う。時季により、りんご、なし、かりん、くこのみ、朝鮮人参などもあるとの事。 先付けの一つ目は、花豆の煮豆。花豆は嬬恋産。柔らかく煮込んであった。 もうひとつの先付けは、自家製のゴマ豆腐。コクがあり、舌の上でとろける。 お造りは、マグロ、イワシ、イカ。なじみの魚屋さんから仕入れているという。草津という山の中ながら新鮮なお刺身だった。 鍋物は、上州牛のすき焼き。オリジナルの割下が絶妙。極上の上州牛とともに、白菜、下仁田ネギ、春菊、焼き豆腐、下仁田糸こんにゃくなどの地野菜が、味を引き立てる。玉子は、標高1100ｍの浅間高原で充分に運動した放し飼いのニワトリが産んだもの。 蒸し物は、岩魚ワイン蒸し。バターと白ワインで味を調え、岩魚を玉ねぎといっしょにホイルで包んで蒸す。玉ねぎの甘さが岩魚に染み込み美味しい。 揚げ物は、小茄子のエビ挟み揚げ。高知産の小茄子とエビの相性は抜群。地のシシトウ、銀杏を揚げたものも一緒に添えられていた。青海苔を混ぜた塩につけていただく。火で冷めないようにしている心遣いも嬉しい。 煮物は、大根の挽肉餡かけ。豚の挽肉のあんと一緒にいただく地元産の大根も、味がよく染み込んでいる。 焼物は、自家製グラタン。いわゆる洋皿がここで登場。マカロニ、鶏肉、玉ねぎが入っていた。 酢の物は、なめこ、きゅうり、そして大根おろし。さっぱりと舌をリセットしてくれる。 凌ぎとして、手打ち蕎麦の山がけ。会長さん（先代社長）自ら打つお蕎麦。 締めは、新潟産コシヒカリのご飯に、三つ葉とまりふとゆずのお吸い物と香の物が付く。 水菓子（デザート）は、柿。とても甘かった。 |
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| 夕食の一例（11月取材） | |
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| 朝食は1階の「押し花アートギャラリー」にていただくことになる。 朝食の献立も手を抜いていない。 地元草津の豆腐屋さんのすくい豆腐が美味しい。 だし巻き玉子の味もなかなかのもの。 他に、もやしのナムル、切り昆布の煮物、コンニャクのピリ辛煮、チャーシュー付サラダ、焼のり・・・と揃う。そして新潟産コシヒカリのご飯と、温かいなめこと豆腐の味噌汁。さらに自家製の香の物が付く。 魚は無かったが、バランスの取れた献立と言えるだろう。 |
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EKINARIYA RYOKAN Travel Journal
Articles
The original founding of Ekinariya Ryokan dates back to the late Edo period, making it a long-established inn with a history of 140 years. At that time, Kusatsu Onsen’s Yubatake area, extending to where Ekinariya now stands, was within the domain of the local magistrate’s estate. After World War II, the ryokan was initially opened as a ryotei (Japanese-style restaurant). In 1969, the current owner’s predecessor officially registered Ekinariya as an inn, marking the beginning of its new chapter as a ryokan. The current building is unchanged from 1969,......
Private & Open-air Bath Reports
Each room at Ekinariya comes with its own private bath. Upon check-in, guests receive the key to their private bath along with their room key. In other words, for every 6 guest rooms......
Facilities & Hot Spring Reports
Kusatsu Onsen, located in the northwestern part of Gunma Prefecture, Jyoshu, is a well-known hot spring in Japan. It has 6 main sources, including “Jizou”, “Yubatake”, “Shirahata”, “Sainokawara”, “Bandaikou”, and “Wata-no-Yu”......
Guest Room Reports
There are a total of 6 guest rooms, all in traditional Japanese style. Each room has a slightly different layout. In wooden buildings, sound can sometimes travel between rooms, but at this inn, there is no need to worry about that......
Cuisine Reports
At Ekinariya, meals are generally served in private dining rooms located near the guest rooms. However, since there are only 5 dining rooms for 6 guest rooms,......
Extra Reports
Located in the heart of the hot spring area, “Yubatake” is a symbol of Kusatsu Onsen. It is a hot spring source that flows in the town center, surrounded by a well-maintained rotary. By the way,......
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| 6 guest rooms and 6 private baths | |||
| All bathtubs are 100% free-flowing hot spring water | |||
| Large public bath “Benten-no-Yu” filled with the aroma of hinoki cypress | |||
| A private and secluded inn for adults | |||
| The owner-chef's exquisite cuisine made with carefully selected local ingredients |
| Check-In | 2:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Available | ||
| Room Views | Mountains, Townscape | ||
| In-room Meal | Not available (private dining room) | ||
| Dinner | Japanese cuisine | ||
| Breakfast | Japanese cuisine | ||
| Official website's online reservation benefits | 【Best Rate (Lowest Price) Guarantee】The most economical rates are available for reservations through official website. | ||
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| Special Packages | For details of special offers such as official website limited plans and limited time plans, etc., please check the Official Website★ | ||
| Plan A guest room (Capacity of 2 persons) |
From 24,350 yen Up Charge for the day before holiday 2,200 yen ※Layout is 10 tatami mats Japanese-style room + Veranda + T + Private bath with free-flowing hot spring water |
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| Plan B guest room (Capacity of 2 to 4 persons) |
From 26,550 yen Up Charge for the day before holiday 2,200 yen ※Layout is 12 tatami mats or more Japanese-style room + Private bath with free-flowing hot spring water |
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| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1969 / Reconstructed: 2008 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 6 rooms | ||
| Number of People Accommodated | 16 persons | ||
| Private bath | Charge : Free of charge for overnight stay Usage hours : 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. the next day Reservation method : Each room is given a key to 1 private bath (you can occupy the private bath). View : Garden |
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| Large public bath and other | Public open-air baths for men and women: None Large public “hinoki” baths for men and women: Available (※Switching between men and women: not available) |
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| Parking Area | 6 cars | ||
| Pets | Not allowed | ||
| Barrier Free | Not supported | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Massages: Yes(4,000 yen/40 min. tax not included) | ||
| Internet | Wi-Fi available | ||
| DVD | - | ||
| TV Channels | NHK: 2 stations, Private Broadcasting: 5 stations, NHKBS: 2 stations | ||
| Facilities | - | ||
| Refrigerator System | Declare only what you use (space for drinks you bring in/freezer not available) ※At breakfast, it is checked once Drinks in the refrigerator: Medium-bottled beer, Juices (orange, cider, coke) |
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| Vending Machine | - | ||
| Sales shop | - | ||
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ◎ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Wheelchair | － | ||
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| Child | Children's slippers / Children's yukata / Children's tableware / Hot water for powdered milk | ||
| Foreign Languages | English | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | Hanayura lotion | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | 1 min. on foot | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | ◎au | ◎softbank |
| Charges | － | ||
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| Usage time | － | ||
| ※With meal plan (reservation required) | |||
| Charges | － | ||
| Meal Details | － | ||
| Settlement Date | － | ||
| Usage Time | － | ||
| Other | － | ||
| Spring quality | Acidic, Sulfur containing ― Aluminum ― Sulfate/Chloride springs (Shirahata source / Yubatake source) | ||
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| Temperature of the source | 53.6～53.9℃ | ||
| Output rate | － | ||
| Hydrogen ion | pH 2.0 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | － | ||
| Gushing of the source | Sources centrally controlled in Kusatsu town and then distributed to each ryokan | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | All baths are 100% free-flowing hot spring water | ||
| Water heating | No | ||
| Disinfection of bath | No | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | Once every 5 days (once every 2 days for private baths) | ||
| Bath Additives | No using | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Plaque psoriasis, Impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), Epidermal suppuration, Atopic dermatitis, Chronic eczema, Cuts, Peripheral circulatory disturbance, Sensitivity to cold, Depression, Dry skin | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoidal pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of water | Somewhat cloudy white | ||
| For drinking | Cannot | ||
| Indications for drinking | ― | ||
| Smell / Taste | Sulfur smell | ||
| By Train | JR Azuma Line Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station, 25 min. by JR bus to Kusatsu Onsen BT, 8 min. walk from Kusatsu Bus BT | ||
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| Shuttle bus | Available (bus stop) | ||
| By Car | Kanetsu Expressway Shibukawa-Ikaho IC, approx. 90 min. | ||
| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Yubatake, Nishi-no-Kawahara, Mt. Shirane (except in winter) | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | Japanese-style village, Indoor baths tour | ||
| Sports | Kusatsu International Ski Resort, Kusatsu Country Club, Kusatsu Kogen Golf Course | ||
| Staff messages | Message from Ms. Akie Uchibori, the young landlady Besides public baths for men and women, each room has its own private hot spring bath. There is no time limit, so you can enjoy the hot spring “anytime” and “as long as you like”. |
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| Date of Interview | Nov. 11, 2008 | ||
| Date of Information update | Jul. 04, 2023 | ||
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※When making a reservation, please mention that you saw "kashikiri-onsen.com" |
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For more than 30 years, he has been visiting hot spring ryokans all over Japan, persuading innkeepers of the need for "private baths". He is still a traveler who spends half of the year at a hot spring. In addition to being a article creater, photographer, and drone pilot, he also designs websites and provides consulting services.
