Hot Springs Hotels in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

The hotel is indeed quite old and not very well maintained. I had originally booked another hotel, but due to a hot spring malfunction, I had to move here. It's walkable from the station, but the slope is steep, so it's best to use the hotel's free shuttle if you have luggage. There's no Wi-Fi in the rooms, though the mobile signal is decent in rooms on higher floors. The hotel lacks dining facilities, so you'll have to walk back near the station to find food.

It was the best place where my wife and I had ever rested. And the hotel and the whole city of Shimoda is a paradise. We liked absolutely everything. And the hotel employee - Kaori, is an exceptional nature person. She gives her work 200% and is the heart of this hotel. Thanks to her scrupulousness, sensitivity and care, there was a feeling that my mother was taking care of us in the hotel. We will definitely come back again! We advise everyone to visit this city and this beautiful hotel at least once. Visit also Ebisu Island, but treat this place with great respect, please! --- これは妻と私にとって最高の休暇でした。ホテルも下田市全体もまさに楽園です。すべてが素晴らしかったです。そして、ホテルスタッフの香織さんは本当に素晴らしい方です。彼女は仕事に200%の情熱を注ぎ、このホテルの心臓部と言える存在です。彼女の細やかな気配り、思いやり、そして優しさのおかげで、まるで母親に世話をしてもらっているような気持ちになりました。必ずまた来ます！この街とこの素晴らしいホテルには、ぜひ一度訪れてみることをお勧めします。恵比寿島にもぜひ足を運んでみてください。ただし、島を最大限の敬意をもって扱ってくださいね！

Amazing hotel with the Fuji View from the room, don’t have to travel to viewpoints just to see Fujisan. Toilet is nicely segregated and the room is super big and spacious that I can open my luggages freely. The free public bath is amazing with different options for onsen and sauna room. Location is good, right beside Gotemba premium outlet so shopping was very convenient. But if you are not driving, might be difficult for you to get food at night .. Nearest 7-11 is quite a walk as its located deep inside Gotemba premium outlet.

The environment here is absolutely amazing, and being able to soak in the hot springs was incredibly relaxing. Breakfast was decent too. However, there were some real pain points. First off, I knew the hotel was on a mountain and that there was a shuttle service. But I didn't realize the shuttle and pedestrians use the same road to go up, which felt quite dangerous. Secondly, the shuttle schedule was infrequent. The biggest issue was that due to a landslide, the later sections of the Izukyu Line were suspended. The hotel's car picked us up at Katase-Shirata, but they wouldn't drop us off there for the return journey. They clearly had a driver picking people up at Katase-Shirata, so why couldn't they just take us with them? Plus, the front desk wasn't clear about this when I asked. The hotel car could only shuttle us to Shimoda Station, which wasted our time. It was a complete rip-off!

Our room was a bit of a walk from the main area, but it was sparkling new. It came with a private in-room onsen, and there were also public baths, plus additional private reservable options. The 'Star' and 'Moon' themed baths were quite good, but having our own private bath in the room was the absolute best. For dinner, we were served exquisite Kaiseki cuisine, and breakfast offered a choice between Japanese and Western styles. The shops along the onsen street tend to open quite late and close relatively early. The location is great, not far from the Bamboo Forest Path and Shuzenji Temple.

This hotel is super convenient, just a few minutes' walk from Ito Station, right by the sea. There's a road downstairs, so be aware that if your room faces the ocean, you might hear traffic noise at night, which could be an issue if you're a light sleeper. Ito feels like a charming small town; it's not too crowded, and exploring the local shops and streets was quite enjoyable. The room was quite spacious for Japan, though the facilities were a bit dated, everything was still very clean. We slept directly on the tatami mats and didn't use the TV or anything. Note that they have two buildings separated by the road in front of the reception. They also offer hot springs and private baths, but we didn't have time to try them. For service, two elderly gentlemen handled our check-in, and they spoke English.

This was a really great experience. I specifically came to Beichuan Onsen (hot spring) to check it out; it's quite wild, right by the Pacific Ocean, and staying at the hotel grants free access. Beichuan is a small station, and the village only has one convenience store and one restaurant. Although it's remote, the convenience store has a good selection, and prices are cheaper than in the city. The only restaurant serves really good food! We didn't book hotel meals; the restaurant is right next to the hotel, and the sashimi is superb and affordable. Even the cheapest room we booked was excellent, ocean-facing, and had a comfortable layout. The rooftop hot spring offers amazing views. Overall, it's great, highly recommended. The only downside is that they charge extra for children… even though we didn't get extra beds, it almost doubled the room rate.

I'll definitely come back and stay for a few more days if I have the chance!

The room was quite large, but there were few charging points. The public onsen was charged 150 yen, regardless of whether or not to use it. We didn't ask because we couldn't speak the language. The breakfast wasn't to my liking; it was incredibly unpalatable. The hotel was able to help with taxis, costing 2,200 yen per person. It felt like the village was deserted. This is Central Izu. I booked the wrong place. We only visited Panorama Park, which wasn't much else. We also didn't visit the restored temple.

The environment is beautiful, with views of Mount Omuro and the sea from the hotel. It offers a unique tranquility and peace found only in the Japanese countryside. There's a free shuttle bus to Izu-Kogen Station, which is quite convenient. The food is exceptionally good; the 'dinner and breakfast' plan offers a rich, delicious, and plentiful spread. In the afternoon, there are sweet potatoes, and at night, a bowl of noodles for a late-night snack. There are many hot spring baths, including private ones, and after a soak, you can enjoy Haagen-Dazs ice cream.