Katasekan Hiina

All the staff were polite and calm. We were given a Room with a full ocean view, and we were able to truly enjoy the sea. The sunrise was also visible from the Room, which was amazing. The bath could be reserved for private use, so we were able to relax and spend time at our own pace. It was wonderful.

Stayed for 2 nights starting from New Year's Day. I am a Diamond Member of IKYU and have been staying at various hotels or ryokans every New Year's Eve or New Year for the past 10 years, even during the pandemic. This was my first visit to Hiina. The website mentioned that the room's open-air bath was small, but it was larger and more comfortable than I imagined. Plus, being right in front of the sea and watching the sunrise on New Year's Day lifted my spirits. I also enjoyed three different private baths, each with its own unique charm. The meals were luxurious with lobster, abalone, golden-eye snapper, and meat dishes. My companion usually doesn't eat fish but finished all the dried fish because it was so delicious! The attendant during our meals was friendly and made our dining experience very pleasant.One minor disappointment was that since we stayed multiple nights over New Year’s, I would have appreciated if ozoni (traditional soup) had been served at least once instead of one of the other dishes.Additionally, many accommodations no longer offer shuttle service due to work style reforms or staff shortages; as someone without a car, having shuttle service is incredibly helpful. Last November when I stayed at another accommodation in Izu, even calling a taxi resulted in a 40-minute wait due to unavailability. In contrast, Hiina promptly picked us up after just one call—perfect service!For this price during New Year’s with such exceptional hospitality (Omotenashi), this has been by far the best value in 10 years.I look forward to visiting again! Thank you for a wonderful stay!