Tsubakikan

It was a beautiful hotel, but we ended up leaving 30 mins after arriving because there was no view of the ocean.

Tsubakikan is a traditional ryokan and onsen with incredibly friendly and supportive staff. Travelling as a black woman alone can at sometimes daunting in Japan but this guesthouse did everything they could to make me feel welcome. I believe the food to be like Michelin dinning. Keeping with tradition but with a modern take. Even if you don’t feel like bathing the dinner and breakfast experience over looking the beautifully coiffured garden and gentle music was worth it. The house also has exhibitions of a well known Japanese ink artist and a suitable lounging area. The minerals from the hot spring left my skin smooth and refreshed. I hope to make this a yearly visit.

This family alike hot spring hotel is really nice. When we first arrived at the hotel, their staff was already waiting outside in cold weather, he passionately direct us for parking and also help alight our luggages. He also have a big smile on his face which made us feel very welcome. Their staff are also very friendly and helpful too. Their hot spring is really cosy and the outdoor one is really comfortable. There are also a lot of tourist spots can be visited too. Our room is very big and comfortable. Their staff will help set up the bed for us when we head for the dinner. Their dinner and breakfast were very tasty and fresh, feels like living in a real Japanese family.