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Arrived without any trouble at the Hagi Bus Center. A spacious Room was arranged, allowing for a relaxing and comfortable stay before sleeping.

I stayed for one night on a business trip. I booked a great-value Plan that included all-you-can-drink sake plus two meals (Japanese breakfast). 1. My planned check-in was 19:30, but traveling Yokohama → Tokyo → Iwaki → the property, I missed the 18:00 Joban Line train from Iwaki. The next train was 19:26 (a 1.5-hour wait), so I arrived at 21:10. (If you’re coming from a major city, please be aware: public transportation in Minamisoma is basically just the north–south Joban Line, and service is limited. If you’re not driving, plan carefully.) 2. I was in a hurry and very hungry, so I forgot to take photos, but the food was delicious. The owner kindly explained things like having water alongside sake to pace yourself for me as a foreign guest. The Yahoo Travel page said “all-you-can-drink sake,” but beer and shochu were also available. 3. The Room had a shower but no toilet. Hot water took quite a while to come out at the outside sink, so I used hot water from the Room for brushing my teeth and washing my face. Since guest numbers have decreased after the earthquake and it must be hard to keep pipes warm, I didn’t mind. 4. Breakfast was Japanese-style; I expected only miso soup or tea, but there was coffee too—a nice surprise! The grilled fish in particular was juicy and excellent. The owner couple (sorry if that’s incorrect) seem truly well-suited to cooking. 5. At checkout, their dog suddenly came over to greet me—another surprise! Maybe it was a playful warning not to check out late… haha. Conclusion: It was an experience close to 5 stars. One request: please let guests know in advance that there is an alert/guard-type dog on site who may greet them unexpectedly at checkout or elsewhere on the property. I like dogs, but my heart has become weaker with age; even a friendly surprise can startle me. I look forward to staying again.

We stayed with one adult and two preschool-aged children. There was also a dining hall right next door. They also had a washing machine and dryer, so we were able to do the kids’ laundry. We only brought a few changes of clothes, so it was a huge help.

Thank you as always for your kind consideration.

The amenities are well-equipped, and I felt it was a Hotel with excellent hospitality and cost performance. I would love to stay again.

It was affordable while still ensuring privacy, and the 11:00 check-out allowed me to rest well. If I had to ask for one thing, I would have liked a fan in the Room until I cooled down after bathing, but the air conditioning works well.

Both the in-room bath and the large public bath are hinoki cypress baths, and the large public bath also has an open-air bath—an irresistible Accommodation for bath lovers.

This trip was mainly for the Onsen, and the bath was excellent. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to come again, but it’s an Accommodation that makes me want to stay again.

APA Hotels offer the same level of quality wherever you stay, which is a big help. If you’re unsure, you can’t go wrong with an APA Hotel. Breakfast was served on the 1st floor and offered as a set-choice style rather than a Japanese/Western buffet, and it was very delicious!

Conveniently located near the station, and just the right walking distance to the ruins of Kuwana Castle. With an izakaya right next door, you won’t have to worry about finding a place to eat when you don’t feel like searching.

The Room was very spacious and even had a tatami area, which was really convenient for laying out souvenirs and packing. The location was great—everything from the bus stop and supermarket to the port was within walking distance, and it was nice to stroll around the samurai residence street as well. The staff were kind and helpful, making our first trip to Fukue Island comfortable. It’s a wonderful, very clean Hotel that made us want to come back. Thank you very much.

Everything was wonderful. What impressed me the most was the staff. They were always smiling and did their best to help, which made my stay very comfortable. The meals were delicious, but the rice at breakfast was too firm for me to eat... I think it’s just a matter of preference, but I ended up leaving some (sorry). If I have another opportunity, I would love to stay again. Thank you very much.

Although I stayed in a single Room, there was also an Onsen, so I had a comfortable stay. Guests can use the day-use Onsen free of charge. You do need to step outside once to get there, but it wasn’t an issue. The Room was quiet, and I didn’t notice noise from neighboring rooms. However, it’s better to buy food and drinks in advance. With the No Meals Included plan, you cannot have breakfast at the Hotel unless you request it by the day before. The front desk staff were kind.

Being able to enjoy so many iwana dishes served at the table was truly appreciated! I was tired of buffets, so I really enjoyed the grilled iwana, iwana sushi, and sashimi—plenty of iwana in every form. I didn’t expect to have miso dengaku-style grilled iwana for dinner the next day as well, and it was delicious—I was so happy! The Onsen also left my skin feeling smooth and hydrated. The indoor bath and the semi-circular open-air bath were both wonderful. All of the staff seemed to get along well and were kind and helpful, which made me feel at ease. The shop also had tasty items like soba noodles, sweets, and snacks (such as hoya), so I was happy to be able to buy souvenirs too. Thank you very much for taking care of us! I’ll definitely come back for the iwana料理 and Onsen again. Since it’s located up in the mountains, a Multiple Night Stay is recommended for anyone who wants to relax slowly in peace and quiet.

We stayed for a 2-night, 3-day family trip. First of all, I would like to thank all the Hotel staff. We truly appreciated your kind support during our trip, such as storing our luggage before check-in and after check-out. Below are my comments for each item. Guest Room & Amenities The room felt a bit dated, but it seemed very well cleaned. However, I noticed what looked like black mold on the unit bath door and similar areas. I would appreciate it if you could pay extra attention to this during cleaning. I was very satisfied with the amenities. I was also grateful that the gown and towels were replaced with fresh ones on the second night. I would prefer a slightly softer toothbrush bristle, but considering the cost performance, it is understandable. Hospitality & Service There was no excessive interference, yet all staff were very kind. Onsen / Bath As mentioned in the Guest Room section, I noticed what looked like black mold on the unit bath door and similar areas, so I rated this 2 stars. Facility & Equipment There was nothing in particular that bothered me. Dining We did not dine at the Hotel during our stay, but we had lunch there after check-out. We ordered the daily lunch set and steak. Everything was delicious, and we were able to end our trip on a pleasant note. Overall Satisfaction This was my first trip to Nagasaki, and since it is close to Gotomachi Station as well, it was an excellent Hotel as a base for sightseeing. With various tourist spots raising prices from April 1 onward, this Hotel still offered great cost performance. I would like to stay again if I have another opportunity.

I had a relaxing and leisurely time. It was enjoyable. Having a rice cooker was very helpful.

No Meals Included, it was sufficient as it was just for sleeping. The price was also cheap, which was great. Thank you very much.

The extension cord provided was very helpful. There was plenty of parking, and having many shops nearby was convenient. Breakfast was a great value for the price.

I booked without realizing it was a famous canal, but I’m glad I got to stay in such a historic place. The futon was warm, and I slept soundly even with the air conditioner off. The bath was spacious, impressive, and very comfortable. I’m not sure what is normally provided for the welcome drink tea, but maybe it wasn’t replenished? Or is coffee the main option? It was disappointing that there wasn’t enough for everyone. There were dishes available, but it was unclear whether they were microwave-safe (probably not), so ceramic plates would have been better. We bought sashimi labeled “locally caught” at the supermarket, and the knife was sharp, which really helped. With only the dining table it felt a bit cramped, so it would have been even better if the low table were larger and more practical. I think many guests would be concerned about insects (ants?) in the washroom, so it may be worth taking measures to address this. Also, you should definitely try the pancakes! The café is far away but has a great atmosphere, and it made our trip much more satisfying.

Please consider expanding the large public bath. The toilet seat in the Room's shower toilet was cold, so we recommend updating the Facility to include basic adjustable features such as shower pressure, water temperature, and seat temperature.