Lakeside Leisure

Everything—the cuisine, the Room, the Onsen, the garden, and the music—was wonderful, but above all, the hospitality of the president, the proprietress, and all staff was exceptional. We truly felt their attentive care in every detail. This time we stayed for two nights, spending one night each in the Western and Paragon Rooms. The open-air bath while enjoying the view from our Room and the sound of the vintage audio system were both superb, making it a stay that truly let us forget everyday life. We’re not sure when it will be, but we would love to try staying in the remaining two Rooms as well.

On my first solo trip around Shikoku, I stayed one night in Kochi and decided to splurge here. It’s far from central Kochi City and not the most convenient location, so I thought it would be a one-time treat—but it was so amazing that I promised myself I’d come back every year.The bath attached to the Room had a lot of insects, so I didn’t use it, which felt like a shame. Still, all I wanted was to finish dinner and bathing quickly and get back to the Room to lose myself in the music… Since each Room has different acoustics, I’d love to stay in other Rooms as well.The Room itself was great, but they said the sofa is the best spot for sound—so I spent almost all my time there and ended up a bit sleep-deprived… Rather than coming as a couple or with friends, this place feels perfect for solo travelers who want to have the music all to themselves.I ate quickly because I couldn’t wait to get back to the Room, but the meal was delicious and featured lots of local ingredients.