Hotels With Pool in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

A decent hotel. The service was excellent. They offered free dandan noodles for a late-night snack. The hot springs were excellent. It happened to be the Lantern Festival, and the open-air baths, enjoying the cool breeze and bright moonlight, were quite relaxing. Just be sure to pay attention to the bus schedule from the hotel to the station. When booking, I thought it would run every hour, but it turned out to be only available at 15:10. Although we missed the shuttle, the bus was quite convenient. Just be sure to prepare small change in cash or PayPay. I personally think the 100-year-old plum wine is superb. Highly recommended.

I was a bit disappointed that the Ocean Torii Gate was a little ways from the hotel. Having said that the ocean view from our room was very nice. The meals were delicious and staff very helpful. Sadly our room was very dusty and the bath seemed to be in need of a good clean so we just showered. There was wallpaper beginning to come off the walls and the sliding door blinds and door surrounds were quite dirty. Disappointing considering the room price.

The location reminded me of Bali, and the private sauna and spa were fantastic.