Hotel Route-Inn Katori Sawara Ekimae

Spacious Room

This was my third stay. I usually book a single, but this was my first time staying in a twin Room, and it also had a spacious unit bath with no cramped feeling. However, the jinbei is made of the same fabric year-round, so it felt hot.

Close to the station, the Room was clean, and the breakfast was delicious—everything was excellent. I would like to stay again.

Such a highly satisfying Hotel in Sawara...

To visit both Kashima Shrine and Katori Shrine in one trip, we chose this Hotel and decided to stay in Sawara. It was our first time at Route Inn, and to be honest, we went in with low expectations thinking it would just be a place to sleep—so it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The location is excellent: right in front of the station and next to the police box. Within walking distance you’ll find Sawara’s historic streets, great restaurants, and convenience stores—everything you need. On the first floor there is a large public bath and a coin laundry; we stayed for one night this time, but even on a Multiple Night Stay you could pack light. The Room is small at 15 m², but there’s no wasted space, so it’s practical and very comfortable. The breakfast selection was far more extensive than you’d expect for something free, and it was delicious—another nice surprise. Sawara is perfect for a short getaway, and since this Hotel is reasonably priced, staying here makes it easy to take two days to explore at a relaxed pace. Perhaps because it was iris season, May was almost fully booked… I’d like to visit again at a different time. Thank you very much.