Hotel Hana no Yu

With influenza and other illnesses going around, I was looking for a place that offers in-Room dining, and I made a Reservation because the Room also had an open-air bath. I didn’t have high expectations for service at a large Ryokan, but the young female staff member who prepared our dinner had the most wonderful smile. I have some foods I can’t eat, so it must have been extra work, but everything was delicious and I was very satisfied! It was great that they provide samue loungewear, and they had a full range of sizes—no stress about fit. The Room was clean, the amenities were excellent, and even the disposable slippers were so fluffy that I was impressed.I’m sure there were many guests staying there, but it never felt crowded, which made for a very pleasant stay. I’d love to visit again and try a different Room at Shorin-tei.

We splurged to stay for two nights for my wife’s birthday. The Room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. In-room dining was also well arranged with separate areas within the same Room, so we could relax right away after the meal. The food quality was excellent; we were satisfied with both the quantity and quality of the dinner course and the boxed breakfast. The fish in particular (grilled and simmered) was outstanding.In the morning, a boxed breakfast is delivered to your Room, so you can eat without leaving or seeing anyone, which I think is great for women. Above all, the Onsen in the private open-air bath in our guest room was wonderful; it felt slightly different from the large public bath in terms of water quality, and since we came mainly for the Onsen, we were extremely satisfied.One small disappointment: on the second day of our Multiple Night Stay, the flowers in our Room had wilted but were left as they were.Overall, we were very satisfied. It’s a Ryokan we would like to visit again.