Taiza Onsen Sumihei

It was truly a wonderful stay. Both breakfast and dinner were outstanding and delicious, and because all of the several hot springs are private-reservation only, you can relax and enjoy them at your own pace. With the all-inclusive plan, you can have as much as you like of sake, local craft beer, whisky—pretty much any drink you can think of—along with light snacks. There were also oden and roasted sweet potatoes that I sadly couldn’t eat because dinner was so filling (and so good). Their hospitality really came through, with so many thoughtful touches that made me think, “Even this?” “There’s more?”—in the best way. What made me happiest most of all was how exceptional every staff member’s service was. Thanks to their warm welcome, I felt truly relaxed for the first time in a long while. Thank you very much for such a lovely time. I would love to visit again.

We had booked in January and were really looking forward to staying at Sumibei. They even came to pick us up at the restaurant where we had lunch in a wonderful classic car—such a delightful welcome for us as seniors right from the start. The two lounges were both well stocked, and we spent our time there very comfortably. The welcome drink was stylish, and of course there was a great selection of sake in the lounge; even the sake cups were all adorable and lovely, which made us excited with anticipation even before entering our room. We visited to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, and thank you so much for your attentive hospitality from start to finish. The meals were generous and left us completely full. We were disappointed not to be able to eat any more—the oden looked delicious, and we could enjoy it just by its aroma—but the roasted sweet potato was a perfect size, and my husband and I happily shared one. With such abundant hospitality and the beautiful sunset, we now understand why Sumibei has so many repeat guests—we’ve become fans too. We would love to visit again.