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The Onsen was excellent, and every dish was delicious. The white shrimp rice cooked in a pot was especially outstanding and truly memorable. The building felt a bit dated, but the staff’s kind and attentive service more than made up for it, making our stay very comfortable.

We were looking forward to staying at this long-established Hotel. We stayed as a family of four. The exterior looks quite old, but parts of the inside have been renovated. The front desk staff were pleasant and provided very kind, attentive guidance. We stayed in a Room that had not been renovated, so it did feel dated, but the toilet has been renovated so there was no inconvenience, and everything was well cleaned. Amenities were more than sufficient, and having tabi socks provided was a big plus. It would have been even better if there had been a basket bag for carrying items to the bath area. Also, the refrigerator was large and convenient. It even had a freezer compartment, which was great—we could freeze our ice packs.There are three bath areas in total; some switch between men and women, but if you go in both the evening and morning you can use them all. The baths were well cleaned and fully stocked with amenities, so they were very comfortable. The Onsen temperature was just right. Dinner was served in a large hall like a banquet venue, with each group seated at their own table.Tea and water were self-serve and set up nearby, so it was easy to get what we needed right away. We chose the casual course; it included many dishes we liked, and the sashimi and white shrimp kamameshi (rice cooked in an iron pot) were especially delicious. Overall it felt thoughtfully prepared and we were very satisfied with the content. We had seen many Reviews saying the portions were small and were worried about that, but since we drink alcohol it was just the right amount for us—Hotel kaiseki is often hard to finish otherwise. If you don’t drink alcohol and want to eat more, I think choosing the standard course or ordering additional dishes would be best.Breakfast was a buffet in a venue with an outside view. Seating is guided by staff; getting a window seat would be ideal. The buffet is compact but offers plenty of variety, with many tasty items overall. Personally, I would have loved small cakes or similar desserts as well.The trolley train boarding area is also within walking distance from here (on foot). Overall we were highly satisfied—this is a Hotel we’d like to return to.It became a wonderful travel memory for us.Thank you very much.