Tamatsukuri Grand Hotel Choseikaku

I was surprised to find my skin felt so smooth the next morning. The hot spring and large public bath were excellent. Dinner is served in a semi-private setting, so you can relax and enjoy your meal. Breakfast is buffet-style with a wide variety of options, and both Japanese and Western dishes are delicious. I went back for seconds of the clam miso soup. There is also a shuttle bus to the station, making it convenient even if you’re not driving.

I made a Reservation with the Room assigned by the property, and they prepared a lovely Room on the 6th floor with a great view. It started raining suddenly and I arrived soaked, but a staff member handed me a towel at the entrance—an impressively thoughtful service. Since I chose a Plan without dinner, they introduced several nearby restaurants. There was one bottle of silica water in the Room; it was so good that I bought two bottles on my way home. The souvenir corner is also well stocked. Breakfast was buffet-style, and we were shown to our seats; everyone had good manners, so I could take my time choosing dishes. The bath water quality was excellent—as expected in Tamatsukuri—and the temperature was just right. The stone garden was wonderful as well.