Imaihama Onsen Kirinokahori Sakuraku

I stayed for a refreshing getaway.It was conveniently located just steps from the station, so check-in went smoothly. I mistakenly made the Reservation under a male name, but thank you for kindly accommodating us and preparing the Room afterward.We could see the ocean from the Room, and it was very quiet both inside and outside, allowing us to relax in peace.The open-air bath in the guest room was at the perfect temperature, and I enjoyed it five times during my stay.The meal was excellent—the sashimi platter was especially luxurious and delicious. The recommended abalone we added was large and thick; since it was steamed and grilled, it had a pleasant firmness without being tough, making it easy to eat. It was truly delicious with melted butter on top.Thank you for your attentive service from check-in to check-out.I would love to stay again.

I stayed here on a whim for a solo trip. Since I’m not an experienced traveler and I have allergic rhinitis, I wanted to choose a proper, slightly upscale Accommodation. Even though it was just before the Obon holidays, there happened to be one Room available, so I booked it. I stayed in a Room with an ocean view.As soon as I entered the Room, the scent of wood filled the air. Because this is an Accommodation with (for me) a fairly high price tag, thoughts about cost performance and time efficiency inevitably crossed my mind—even though traveling is supposed to be a break from that kind of thinking. But the fragrance hit me immediately, and that alone made me feel glad I came. It helped me stop caring about practicality and switch into simply enjoying the trip.Stepping out onto the balcony, you could literally see the sea right there. Kawazu cherry trees provided just enough screening in a pleasant way, giving it a private feel. At night and early in the morning, I sat on the balcony to cool down after bathing and enjoy the breeze; there were no insects at all, so it was very comfortable. I got plenty of reading done. The Room was also clean enough that I didn’t need any allergy medication.The meals were just the right amount, and everything was delicious—especially the fish. Since I was there anyway, I also tried some local sake. The chopsticks were quite thin wooden ones; they were fine for picking up food, but it was a little difficult to apply force when cutting something like pastry-wrapped dishes—though that may simply be my lack of familiarity.All staff members were kind and well-groomed, which allowed me to relax throughout my stay. It felt like well-trained young staff working very hard at their service—charming in its own way—but different from veteran hospitality in that sense, so I rated it 4 stars for service quality rather than 5. There wasn’t anything lacking or disappointing.I used the bath three times, and here too you could feel warmth from wood elements. It isn’t an open-air bath since it’s roofed over, but thanks to large glass panels (one-way mirror), it still felt open and airy. It was my first time trying a barrel-style bath large enough to stretch out my legs fully in. The shampoo selection and amenities also seemed good.The location has parking available and is close to the station; however, if you’re walking there are some fairly steep stairs along the way—and access to second-floor Rooms is by stairs only—so if you have mobility issues or weak knees/hips/back you may want somewhere more suitable (though you should still be able to spend your time mostly on one floor).I had hoped to see sunrise if possible but couldn’t due to cloudy weather. Since the sea is right in front of you anyway، I went down just long enough to dip my feet in—it was beautiful water.Overall، I had a very satisfying stay۔ Thank you very much۔