THE HIRAMATSU HOTELS & RESORTS Kashikojima

I stayed for one night on March 29. I chose March because it was just before the spiny lobster fishing ban.This time I booked a luxurious spa Plan, so it was pricey, but it was absolutely worth the cost.The cuisine, spa, Onsen, Room Facilities, and service were all top-tier.As expected from HIRAMATSU, every dish was delicious. The dish made with the spiny lobster head felt a bit heavy for me, but everything else was perfect. The spiny lobster bisque at breakfast was outstanding. The bread and butter at both dinner and breakfast were also excellent.The spa was wonderful—comparable to the Mandarin Hotel’s spa.The Onsen and Room Facilities were also superb; there is nothing to complain about.Service from the manager, head chef, staff, and spa team was flawless.I’d like to return next year during abalone season.I recommend avoiding weekends at the end of March. That’s when F1 Japanese Grand Prix qualifying and the race are held at Suzuka, so Nagoya Station gets extremely crowded and nearby roads are heavily congested. On top of that, Ise Jingu Naiku Shrine was also packed due to a yokozuna dedication sumo event—but I consider it a good experience overall.

During our stay in September, we were so impressed by your wonderful hospitality that we made a Reservation right away. This time, with the season being different, we were able to relax with a fresh perspective. The cuisine was even more outstanding than before. From the presentation to the creativity, it was one delightful surprise after another. Even though the portions were generous, everything was so delicious that we kept eating with excitement. When each dish was served, the staff’s explanations and related stories were also excellent. For this course, breakfast included both Japanese and Western options, and when we asked to take home the bread we couldn’t finish from the Western breakfast, you kindly agreed without hesitation. When we looked after returning home, there were two of each item inside. It seems you also included bread for our daughter who had chosen the Japanese breakfast. With such thoughtful care in so many ways, this trip was once again a very satisfying one. Thank you very much. We have already made our next Reservation for summer as well.