Hot Springs Hotels in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan

I only stayed for one night, but I had an amazing experience. My Japanese is very limited, but the owner and me communicated in a mix of English and Japanese and I felt very welcome. The small bus of the ryokan brought me together with other guests to a Kagura performance in the evening. It was one of the highlights of my trip! The location of the ryokan is very close to the shrine and the best place to stay for a cultural significant experience. I hope I can come back in the future!

Room: room looks a bit outdated but nothing seems actually old , it's all clean and neat. decent bed. you've got to make it yourself but that's fine considering the price. curtain for privacy. steps up to top bunk which is nice compared to ladders . Bathroom: in the ladies dormitory there were three sink areas, two toilets, and two showers. all seemed clean and there were hairdryers. Security: key for ladies dormitory. Amenities: there's a whole bunch of things you can rent from the front desk but I'm not sure if there is a charge as some of the stuff listed is already freely available in the dorm itself. there seems to be a restaurant and onsen (separate charge) attached. Location: walking distance to aoshima island and aoshima station. also has a bus stop directly outside that goes to udo jingu . 7/11 also in walking distance but seemingly not a lot of shops or restaurants. Other: check in language seems Japanese only but the staff are friendly enough and it's the typical check in procedure so you can manage fine

The hotel is beautiful and it has great amenities (top restaurants including a high ranked steakhouse,, an amazing bakery, a gym, hot spring, laundry room and several stores including a kimono rental store. The hotel is located close to malls and the subway station. The staff are very kind and are always willing to assist even if they are not proficient in English . The breakfast buffet is also great and was included in my reservation. Visiting the steakhouse is a must , it is a tad pricey but worth the expenditure. Miyazaki is known for its beef and chicken. My only negative comment pertains to showers in the standard rooms (there are three kinds of rooms). The showers are very dated, have a weird smell and the shower heads are what you would normally find  in a bathroom from the 70s. The rooms are spacious and clean. However, if I had known the showers and tub were so old I would have upgraded to a deluxe room. Overall the hotel is great and it is well priced for its amenities.

This is the best decision I’ve made during my trip in Miyazaki. I should have stayed longer here than I did in the previous booking. Almost everything is almost perfect, from the artificial hot spring to the traditional Japanese bedrooms, which are great additions to the Japanese experience. I believe it is one of the most affordable hotels in the area. The breakfast is a buffet that is included in my stay, and I had to add the Dinner buffet, which is very worth the price since the place doesn't have many restaurants nearby. The hotel is also within a 5-10 minute walk from the JR train station. The staff are also friendly. I definitely will be back here when I revisit Miyazaki soon. The day I visited was rainy, so I was unable to visit many places.

The hotel is a bit out of the way, but the environment is great, with a beach and the sea. The breakfast is super comprehensive, delicious, and offers a wide variety of options, and the restaurant ambiance is also very nice. Many Japanese guests book this hotel to experience water activities, which I didn't try, but the facilities and services here are quite complete. It's also quite close to a convenience store. However... the tatami room had a strange smell, possibly from the building materials, which did affect my mood a bit.

We originally booked one of the newer renovated rooms but when we changed dates, only rooms in the “separate” building were available. Was a bit worried the rooms in the separate building would be very old and dingy but pleasantly surprised to have a comfortable stay. Of course, the room is slightly dated (maybe feels like 1990s-early 2000s) but still very clean, comfortable snd spacious. Do note that it is a tatami room so you have to be used to sitting and sleeping on the floor so it might not be suited for older people or those with mobility issues. Meals were simple and tasty. The road to the hotel is narrow and slightly away from town but considering the price, it’s good value for money.

The morning breakfast is as expected of a typical Jap hotel & ends at 830am, kind of early. The location is 5 bus stops, roughly 1.2km, away from Miyazaki JR station. Although there’s a mini separate gender hot pool onsen to enjoy but it operates till 930pm, kind of early too. But I do see some using beyond 930pm so not sure if that’s the norm. Plus point are (1) soft pillow choices at lift lobby to bring up for extra usage, (2) hot & cold drinks 24 hrs & (3) hotel is located within shopping belt. There’s no key card but given a paper that contains PIN number to open your hotel room door. Room is very clean but small for 2 luggages. 

We have stayed in Odayo and choose this as its the same chain. Rooms are very small and as a couple I will recommend the 3pax room. The hotel is really dated and may need a renovation soon. We took room 1007, a triple (see sitemap, the rest are very small) and was just adequate. Location is very central and car park space are plentiful.. one one each side of the hotel. Breakfast spread is not as good as Odayo breakfast. Free Ramen and ice cream remains unchanged. Still would recommend this hotel as staffs service attitude is superb.

My daughter was looking forward to having corn soup after checking in, but unfortunately it was out of order and under repair this time. 💦 My husband was very satisfied again this time, praising the spacious parking lot, the wide selection of alcoholic beverages, and the excellent ochazuke (rice with tea).

A bit of of the way, it's a dead town at night and all restaurants closed by 830pm when we arrived. Quite a spooky dated resort. The only saving grace was huge rooms, and the private onsen for couples. Front desk couldn't speak a word of English.