Out of the three hot spring hotels I booked in Fukushima Prefecture this time, this one was by far the worst. The other two were Sansuiso and Shiki-Sai Ichiriki, and I can confirm that the ratings on Trip.com are accurate – I'm now even more convinced not to book anything below a 4.5. I chose this hotel after seeing a video by Travel Time on Bilibili, but it turns out to be a low-quality establishment that uses long-term low prices to attract guests. On Japanese websites, you can get it for a very low per-person price with promotional coupons. I booked the cheapest room type, and while the room size was decent, the windows and door offered zero sound insulation. The sound of the stream and the outdoor fan noise were incredibly loud, leading to terrible sleep. The renovation was shoddy; it seemed like only a partial update, and many details were old and worn. For dinner, I can honestly say it was only worth about 150 RMB. All the dishes were already laid out on the table when we arrived, so there was no freshness whatsoever – they didn't even need a head chef, just someone to portion things out. The beef was discolored, and the hot pot vegetables were abysmal. I doubt even a regular business supermarket would stock such poor quality produce; they must source it from an ultra-low-cost supplier to get goods this bad. Breakfast was mediocre. The large public bath was incredibly crowded in the afternoon, like 'chopsticks stuck in a bowl,' and given their management, I'm concerned about the water quality. Reflecting on this hotel now that I'm staying at Shiki-Sai Ichiriki, it was an absolute nightmare. I hope this serves as a warning to anyone who watched that video and is considering booking here.
Original TextTranslation provided by AI
