Seaview Hotels in Ashigarashimo District

"This place is simply stunning! It's literally 5 minutes from Gora Station, yet the grounds are incredibly peaceful and quiet. We stayed in the Sakura room: a luxurious, large room with a balcony and a private onsen downstairs. The futons we slept on were soft and comfortable, and the staff even lays them out for you while you're dining. The kaiseki dinner itself was delicious! Dishes are brought out one by one, with explanations about what they're all about and how to eat them. You can also order drinks. The ryokan has two onsen: one inside the building and one outside. The indoor ones even switch places at certain times: the men's one becomes the women's one, and vice versa. The outdoor onsen is a must-see! We were there at 6:30, just before dawn, and it was wonderful: you sit in a hot bath and watch the sunrise through maple leaves and bamboo stems. Unforgettable. And, of course, I'd like to give a special thank you to all the staff. They were all so nice, so kind, and so helpful! We have wonderful memories of our visit! Thank you so much! Thank you!"

"The room is old, but the health is not bad, the scenery is beautiful! The hotel is on a large steep hill. Since there is no meal, there is no convenience store around to buy something to eat. Fortunately, the manager (Chinese fellow) helped to call the car. I was really lucky. The driver was also Chinese. He helped to take it around, eat and shop; provided convenience. Thanks to the compatriots who work hard in a foreign country, come on! 💪💪💪"

"I first stayed at this hotel seven years ago and absolutely loved the lush green golf course and the peaceful comfort of the open-air rotenburo. I chose to stay here again this time, despite being well aware of the inconvenient transportation. I decided to make a compromise; I took a taxi for check-in and arranged a private car for check-out, so I didn't have to rely on the hotel's somewhat limited transportation options, especially since their shuttle only goes to a particular bus stop. Upon checking in, I was delighted to find that the overall facilities hadn't been scaled back. The courtyard was also filled with numerous lilies, their subtle fragrance perfuming the air. Our butler, Yamaki, spoke good English and was very pleasant. Although she was a newcomer with only a year of experience, she made us feel incredibly welcome and at ease. This time, in addition to the yukata provided in the room, I also rented a beautiful patterned one, which was very similar to the one I wore at Sensoji Temple – that made me really happy! Last time, we had both breakfast and dinner at the hotel, but my child wasn't particularly fond of the dinner, so this time we only opted for breakfast. The breakfast spread was remarkably similar to what it was seven years ago, and it still maintained that wonderful sense of occasion."