THE PULSE KIRISHIMA

I enjoyed my stay right after the grand opening, so this was my first time back in a year—and I was glad I returned.Both dinner and breakfast offered a wide variety of dishes, including freshly prepared items, and everything was just as delicious as before. Personally, I also really appreciated that breakfast still includes Takachiho Farm butter and yogurt from nearby (they’re delicious but not cheap), which is a big plus for me.The Onsen area was also great—spacious, with a sauna and plenty of washing stations. The private baths were clean as well, and I was grateful that the complimentary post-bath soft drink service is still available.Even though it was already September after summer vacation ended, the pool was still open, which made it especially nice to enjoy with my child.That said, even though I checked in on a weekday evening, only less convenient time slots were left for meals (dinner in four seatings and breakfast in three), and reservations for the four private baths were only available late at night. This caught me off guard.(Last time I also checked in on a weekday evening; dinner and breakfast each had two seatings, and I could reserve a private bath at my preferred time—so I didn’t expect this.)On the website, dinner is mentioned as being scheduled by time depending on crowd levels, but there is no mention that breakfast may also be timed. It would have been even better if there were clearer details about meal seating times and related guidance.If you have specific preferences for meal times or private bath use, it may be best to check in earlier.

As the title says, we didn’t use the pool due to an approaching typhoon, but there was a large Room in the Facility where children could play even on rainy days. Our kids were able to play all day together with other families’ children. We also enjoyed the buffet, which had a wide variety of options. The Room was clean, and the bath was great.