NIPPONIA HOTEL 竹原 製塩町

We booked the “Chef’s Choice Kura Twin” Plan and stayed in Room 101 of the MOSO building. The Room was a very comfortable size for two people. The beams, the safe room, and the steep stairs were all experiences you don’t usually get to have, so they felt truly special.The dinner we had been looking forward to was delicious. In particular, the rich flavor of Togeshita beef and the vivid colors of the corn bavarois appetizer left a strong impression.We chose an anniversary Plan, and we were delighted to see our requested message along with a ribbon.At breakfast as well, staff offered refills at just the right time, and they also knew we were staying on an anniversary Plan and kindly took photos for us—making it a very pleasant time.It was a stay that made us feel truly welcomed—both by the Accommodation and by the town!We also loved the Takehara Campbell juice listed on the lounge and restaurant drink menus. It’s grape juice, but I’d never tasted one with such clarity before. We had it again at a roadside station after checkout—and even bought more to take home.A couple of small things we noticed:Dust had collected in the basket in the washroom.Each time we entered to use the sink, the toilet lid sensor reacted and opened automatically; we would prefer it without automatic opening/closing.

Thanks to NIPPONIA HOTEL, we were able to fully enjoy the Takehara Historic Preservation District, known as the “Little Kyoto of Aki.”The moment we stepped into the district, the deep blue sky and charming streetscape created a soothing, extraordinary atmosphere…We left our luggage at the NIPPONIA HOTEL front building within the preservation district, had lunch with Takehara-yaki made with sake lees, then strolled around. Along the way, we took a break at VMG Café (the former Morikawa Residence, which becomes a guest-only lounge in the evening), enjoying tea and cake while admiring the garden… After that, we walked to Jizodo Hall and Fumeikaku on higher ground and all the way to Michi-no-Eki Takehara, also enjoying the scenery of the streets from dusk onward. We truly experienced what makes staying at NIPPONIA HOTEL so special.Dinner was a French course meal; from amuse-bouche to dessert, everything was beautifully presented, thoughtfully prepared with care for each ingredient, and delicious.In particular, the seasoning of breakfast dishes such as simmered items (nimono), lightly simmered vegetables (nibitashi), and grilled dishes was the best among all Accommodation breakfasts we have had so far.Also, our Room had a spacious garden and an extra-long veranda engawa), allowing us to spend nostalgic time that felt like coming back home.