Hotel Park Terrace OGA

I came to Oga City specifically to see Namahage (the Japanese demon), and stayed at a hotel near Funagoeshi Station, two stops away from Oga Station. The hotel itself faces the river, and it's about a 20-minute walk from Funagoeshi Station. There were Namahage keychains and figurines everywhere around the reception area, and a small corner of a souvenir shop next door. The Namahage keychains were even cheaper than at the Namahage Museum. Before leaving, I bought a blue Namahage station keychain to complete my set with the red one I bought at the museum. The receptionist was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There was free coffee and juice available next to the reception until 7:30 PM. There was also free, unlimited ice cream at the exit of the public bath on the first floor, which you could take to your room. The room was quite clean, the table was long enough to put things on, and the window had a river view. It rained in the evening, and the flags fluttering outside were very loud, so I could hear them from inside the room. Thankfully, the wind stopped at night, and I slept very well. The meal included two meals. The 2-hour timed dinner was a BBQ set meal where you grill your own meat. A large platter included fish, shrimp, conch, pork, chicken, and beef. While the presentation was a bit messy, the portion was enough for one person. Rice and miso soup were complimentary and self-service, along with a 90-minute buffet of soft drinks. Breakfast was also a buffet, mainly consisting of various sausages, meatballs, and tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelets). Drinks included milk and coffee; although the selection was limited, it was still filling. After leaving the hotel, a 20-minute walk across the bridge led to a giant Namahage (demon) statue. There was a platform in front of the statue where you could hold your phone. A very satisfying trip to this off-the-beaten-path attraction!

We stayed as a family of four: a young child, a middle school-aged boy, and myself. Due to a misunderstanding on my part, we were given the wrong room type. Since we had a young child, this was a problem, but when I consulted the front desk staff, they kindly and quickly resolved the issue, providing us with a room that met our needs for only a small additional charge. It was a real lifesaver and made our trip much more enjoyable. Dinner was a barbecue with beef, pork, chicken, and seafood, and 90 minutes of self-serve, all-you-can-drink (including alcohol). There was more food than we could eat! Breakfast was a moderately sized buffet, and although we don't usually eat much for breakfast, we all ended up overeating. The hotel was very clean and the location was excellent. Neither my son nor I usually get up early, but we took a walk on the beach across the street early in the morning, searching for seashells. The children seemed quite satisfied! However, the parking lot is gravel, making it difficult to move around with a stroller. If you know beforehand, you can drop off your child in front of the hotel. The children said they had a great time, so overall, it was a very positive experience for our family!