Kuroshio Inn Rinkaiso

The food was outstanding. For dinner, the splendid alfonsino, abalone, and spiny lobster were all delicious, and the portions were more than we could finish. Breakfast was also excellent—the spiny lobster miso soup was especially tasty. The relaxation room offered free ice cream and coffee, as well as electric massage chairs. While the exterior and some common areas were not very clean, the guest rooms and dining area had been renovated.

I wrapped up work by late morning and came to an Accommodation with an ocean view for the first time in a while. The sea is right in front of you with nothing to block the view. It’s incredibly relaxing. The Onsen is a cola-like color and not too hot, so you can soak at a leisurely pace. That said, maybe I stayed in too long—or maybe it was the Onsen’s effects—but I couldn’t stop sweating afterward. Thanks to that, the post-bath highball tasted amazing. As for the meals, there was a whole thick-cut splendid alfonsino, and the sashimi was locally sourced as well. I also ordered abalone sashimi separately and thoroughly enjoyed it—perfect with drinks. The staff were also very courteous and attentive. One small thing: with the abalone sashimi, they served liver soy sauce, but it had some kind of garnish mixed in—maybe that’s Katsuura’s style? Personally, I would have preferred to mash the liver myself, mix it with wasabi, and add soy sauce. Maybe that’s just me being picky... That said, overall I was very satisfied. I’d definitely like to stay again. Thank you very much.