Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch

This was my long-awaited trip to Huis Ten Bosch. I considered staying at one of the official Hotels inside the park, but chose this Hotel for its extensive Facilities, the large number of positive Reviews, and the reassurance of the Okura brand. Even before arriving at the main entrance by car, I was overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the building’s exterior. The stunning stepped atrium from the 1st to 3rd floors also set an exciting tone for a truly luxurious stay.The female bell staff member was exceptionally polite and kind, saying, “We’ll take your luggage up via a separate elevator, so please go ahead to your Room.” When I entered, there was an adorable teddy bear on the table by the window. The message card read, “Happy Birthday,” and since it was my birthday month, it was such a delightful surprise! She also wished me a happy birthday in person, which really moved me.From my Room we could see not only Huis Ten Bosch but also views out to open water—an amazing panorama. It was during the Obon holiday period so there must have been many guests staying, yet thanks to how spacious the Hotel is overall, it never felt crowded.Above all else, every staff member’s attentive service stood out. I’ve stayed at many Hotels and usually find something to complain about somewhere—but this time there wasn’t a single issue, and I enjoyed every moment in complete comfort.While this is clearly a Hotel designed with visits to Huis Ten Bosch in mind, once you cross the bridge there’s also a JR station (remarkably close to the waterfront), so on day two we took the train and went as far as Sasebo. It’s also very useful as a base for sightseeing in Nagasaki City or Sasebo.The breakfast buffet had an excellent variety with plenty of both Japanese and Western options—I ended up eating far too much.This was my first time visiting Nagasaki and Huis Ten Bosch, and it became an unforgettable trip full of wonderful memories. Next time I’d love to stay longer—this truly is an outstanding Hotel.Thank you very much!

Our family of five stayed for two nights. We had a Japanese-Western style Room, which was clean and had a great view; we could even watch fireworks at night. The only drawback was that the floor futon laid out in the tatami area was thin and gave me back pain. The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet offered a wide variety, including Nagasaki specialties, and everything was delicious—especially the sara udon, which surprised us with how good it was. The bath is an Onsen, and my body stayed warm for quite a while afterward. After 9:00 p.m., it got very crowded, and there was even a line to wash up. When I entered the tub, I felt something touch my foot; when I picked it up, it turned out to be a razor—one wrong step and someone could have been injured. This may be an issue of individual manners, but it might be best to prohibit bringing razors into the bathing area. Our child got scared and stopped using the tub after that. You can also enter Huis Ten Bosch by boat from within the park area, which adds an exciting attraction-like experience that our kids really enjoyed. Overall, we were very satisfied with our stay.