Katasekan Hiina

I learned about this Ryokan through a friend’s recommendation and decided to stay here.The view from the Room and the open-air bath was amazing, and that alone made me very satisfied.Both the Room and the baths were thoroughly cleaned, so I was able to spend my time comfortably. The private open-air bath and dining in a private room also allowed me to relax, which was wonderful.Towels were freely available in the women’s open-air bath. These days, most Onsen or Hotels provide only a minimal towel set, but since I used the baths several times during my stay, I truly appreciated this service.The staff were kind as well, and overall I was extremely satisfied with everything.If I had to mention one small disappointment: dinner was very delicious and generously portioned, but there were several times when I couldn’t understand what was being explained about the dishes. Also, the timing of the main grilled dish felt a bit off—it was served as just meat after we had already finished both rice and all other dishes—so I wondered if that timing was intentional.It made me hope that Japan’s uniquely attentive hospitality and services will not be lost.That said, everyone’s warm service and thoughtful attention were truly excellent.I would love to stay again.Thank you very much.

The Onsen water quality was excellent and left my skin feeling silky smooth. There are many private open-air baths, so it’s convenient and doesn’t feel competitive to get one. I did wish there were a bit more sense of openness, though. Dinner offered a generous selection—splendid alfonsino, abalone, and beautifully marbled beef—and it was visually stunning as well. I also loved being able to use the open-air bath in the Room whenever I wanted. The only disappointment was that there was no drinking water in the Room. (I didn’t feel comfortable drinking from the tap labeled as Onsen water, so I ended up getting water from the dispenser on the way to the open-air baths.) Since you sweat a lot after soaking in an Onsen and need to stay hydrated, I would appreciate it if bottled drinking water could be provided in each Room, or if water dispensers could be installed on every floor.