Yasuragi

Tunne on todellakin epätodellinen kun saavut ruotsalaiseen saaristoon yhteysaluksella; kapuat pitkin rinnettä, jota koristavat Peppi Pitkätossu -tyyliset saaristolaistalot, ja saavut viimein kukkulalla sijaitsevalle talolle. Vielä suurempi hämmästys on kun astut sisään; sisällä talossa kaikki ovat pukeutuneita yuakataan. Kuin olisit elokuvassa. Palvelu on ystävällistä, saat itsekin omaksesi yuakatan ja tohvelit. Itse kylpylässä on myös ulkoaltaat, josta on upea näköala järvelle ja saaristoon. Paljon aktiviteettejä, joogaa, meditaatiota jne. Kylpyläpakettiin kuului 3 ruokalajin a la carte -illallinen. Todella hyvä; tosin kana oli hieman mautonta. Todella runsas ja monipuolinen aamiainen; misokeittoa, energiasalaattia, sekä japanilaista että pohjoismaista. Ainoa miinus se, että check in on vasta 15:30.

I asked a wuestions from the guests, whereas Iwanted to wind down, and they sat there in the outdoor poils, having semi-loud conversations about their work, their renovation and about other people. I asked them ”What’s the point, to travel to a quiet spa, and then sit here chatting with each other?”. The answer was ”well, everyone else are talking too”. And ”we want to socialise as well”. I do not understand. There are people who really need the break, winding down, and relax. The last thing I want then is to listen to someone elses job-stories. Yasuragi has lost the touch. If they won’t get the quiet and calm culture reinstated they will loose their unique selling proposition and might just as well become a nice and fancy swimming hall. I would say it out loud to each guest. The service was great, the food was delicious and the grounds are simply beautiful. We didn’t get the tranquility at all though.

Idea about silent Japanese spa with total silence and relaxation did sound inviting, but unfortunayely some other guest did not respect this recommendation and therefore ruined this experience. Staff could be around in spa area and make loud guests aware about the request of silence.

A very nice and beautiful experience. It does what it says, enables you to wind down, relax and recharge. Beautiful calm surroundings, a large variety of spa pools and saunas, and relax areas. High quality food and beautiful rooms with stunning views.

I went with a friend, and we had a lovely time. There is a wide variety of activities available, including dry and steam sauna, cold springs for the brave, a bubble pool, outdoor hot springs and a silent lounge that was perfect for relaxation. We participated in a yoga pass that we enjoyed. Lunch included in our package was nice, and fruit and tea was available throughout the day. The total ban on mobile phone was particularly welcome. The only disadvantage was that the venue is almost impossible to get to without a car, and taxi was far too expensive. However, we knew this when booking so it wasn't a surprise.