오다역 (오카야마현) × 고객 서비스 평가가 높은 호텔·료칸

A solo, relaxing trip with a Multiple Night Stay on weekdays. Grateful for the quiet Room provided in a peaceful area. Thanks to a little daytime drink, I traveled from Okayama Airport by train and bus. Surprisingly, the route bus from Fukuyama Station in Hiroshima Prefecture was closer to the Hotel's nearest bus stop and more convenient than using the Ibara Railway! (This is part of life in the Fukuyama metropolitan area.) Unfortunately, there wasn’t a direct route to neighboring Kasaoka City... While driving is definitely more advantageous for accessing this Hotel’s location, I stuck with using buses. From the nearby supermarket "Izumi Ibara Store," I even took a 100-yen bus to visit "Yomeirazu Kannon" for sightseeing. The still-standing "TSUTAYA FamilyMart Ibara Store" opens as early as 7 AM—impressive! The artificial Onsen was slightly hot at around 43°C; lowering it by 1–2 degrees to about 41°C would be ideal... Perhaps there’s no wall clock visible inside the large bath because everyone takes short baths? The complimentary breakfast at the Hotel was excellent despite being free of charge. The new building offered Rooms facing the national highway but remained quiet and comfortable!!

We found this Hotel while looking for a pet-friendly place to stay near Okayama. After driving up a mountain road that felt a bit unsettling, we arrived at a Hotel with truly wonderful views. The meals were elegant and delicious. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t great so we couldn’t see the stars, but we had a sweeping view of the Seto Inland Sea and watching the sunrise was amazing.

This is a Ryokan I had wanted to stay at for a long time, and it exceeded my expectations. Beautiful fresh flowers throughout, truly delicious cuisine, an impressive hinoki bath, and kind staff—just to name a few. It is an elegant Ryokan with pet-friendly Rooms; we traveled with our Miniature Schnauzer, who tends to be quite wary, but he didn’t bark at all and we enjoyed a calm overnight stay.

I visited Yakage Accommodation last year as well. This year, I made a last-minute reservation and was able to stay at Kura Inn. Unfortunately, the nearby bathing facility seems to be under renovation this year. Staying in a building with a historical atmosphere is always enjoyable. The room is compact but equipped with new facilities like a sink, toilet, and shower room, making it comfortable. It would be nice to have additional hooks or shelves near the sink or air conditioner. While tea is provided in the room, having some small snacks would be appreciated. It would also be great if cleansing products, lotion, emulsion, face masks, headbands, and cotton swabs were available either in the room or at the front desk. Since the buildings look similar in design, having a clear marker for the front desk would help. The parking area was hard to locate; prior information about where to park would be helpful. The meals were served in a historically rich dining space and featured beautifully presented seasonal seafood that was absolutely delicious! However, the air conditioning felt too cold during dinner time. Breakfast was also delightful; enjoying it while overlooking the garden added charm—grilled fish along with sweet rolled omelets and creatively arranged side dishes and salads were all incredibly tasty!

This time, we booked the Itan Bitchu dinner course, and our Room was “Ginkgo,” a beautifully renovated traditional Japanese house. Both dinner and breakfast were incredibly delicious. The staff’s thoughtful hospitality was also wonderful. I would love to stay again if I have the chance.

Breakfast is served buffet-style and offers excellent value for money. Free drinks are also available, and there are plenty of restaurants nearby, which was very convenient. I’d definitely stay here again if I have the chance!