Shin Hosono Station × Flower-Viewing AccommodationHighly rated Hotel·Ryokan for Onsen and bath - 2Page Number

We stayed for one night as a family of four after returning from USJ. First, we checked in around 9 PM, and the floor heating was on, making it warm and very appreciated. The abundance of complimentary welcome sweets, drinks, and amenities made us feel the hospitality, which was delightful. The building is a well-renovated old house, so you can feel traces of the past here and there, but the simple and tasteful design and interior allowed us to have a very pleasant stay. The highlight is the location, about a 5-minute walk to Todai-ji Temple, and you can also see the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji from the second floor. The luxury of being able to take a leisurely walk to Todai-ji during the early morning when there are fewer tourists is unique to this place. Overall, we were satisfied, but I would like to mention two points we noticed. The barrel sauna, which we were looking forward to, was quite good, but there was only one wooden bench in the relaxation space, and there were no chairs with backrests or infinity chairs, which seemed like a missed opportunity. Also, we added firewood to the fireplace and lit it with the provided gas burner, but only large logs were available, and since the lid had to remain open while lighting with the burner, smoke filled the room, causing a family member with weak respiratory health to start coughing, so we closed the lid early, and the fire went out midway. It would be nice if kindling-sized wood could also be provided. If these two points could be improved, I believe it would become an even more wonderful Facility.

This was my first time using this accommodation. I didn't know it was a public accommodation. The dinner was very delicious. Located in a residential area, it's perfect for sightseeing in Nara. Previously, I stayed at a business hotel, but next time I will use this accommodation again. The room's water facilities were clean, and the bedding was also spotless. The entire facility seemed well-maintained and clean. I thought all the staff members, including the restaurant staff, were wonderful. There was an adorable origami deer in the room with a message that I took home as a keepsake. It added one more great memory to my trip. Thank you very much!