Hotel Route-Inn Katori Sawara Ekimae

To visit both Kashima Shrine and Katori Shrine in one trip, we chose this Hotel and decided to stay in Sawara. It was our first time at Route Inn, and to be honest, we went in with low expectations thinking it would just be a place to sleep—so it turned out to be a pleasant surprise.The location is excellent: right in front of the station and next to the police box. Within walking distance you’ll find Sawara’s historic streets, great restaurants, and convenience stores—everything you need. On the first floor there is a large public bath and a coin laundry; we stayed for one night this time, but even on a Multiple Night Stay you could pack light.The Room is small at 15 m², but there’s no wasted space, so it’s practical and very comfortable. The breakfast selection was far more extensive than you’d expect for something free, and it was delicious—another nice surprise.Sawara is perfect for a short getaway, and since this Hotel is reasonably priced, staying here makes it easy to take two days to explore at a relaxed pace. Perhaps because it was iris season, May was almost fully booked… I’d like to visit again at a different time. Thank you very much.

Conveniently located near the station, cultural center, and Compass, making it a great choice for events in Sawara. Even as a local resident, I often use Route Inn for its convenience without staying overnight. The large bath and the breakfast buffet are popular among many guests. However, I feel the quality of the buffet has slightly declined over the past few years, which is a bit disappointing. Overall, I'm very satisfied and will likely return again!