Hotel Meisanso: Inn of the Sea, Sky, and Wind

After looking for a highly rated place where we could enjoy sightseeing and the Onsen without using a car, we chose Meisansou—and it was absolutely the right choice. Throughout the Accommodation, you can feel their hospitality in so many ways, and the buffet offered delicious dishes with local specialties and live-kitchen options, all with original seasoning. The view from the restaurant was great, so we were glad we chose an early time for the buffet. The Onsen is spacious and the open-air bath is relaxing as well, but there is no view. The healthy tea in the post-bath lounge was a nice touch.Since we stayed on a weekday, it was even better value for money, and overall it’s an Accommodation we’ll want to visit again and again.

The room is new, clean, and designed for convenience, with a natural wood scent. Large windows facing east, west, and south offer a refreshing view overlooking Mikawa Bay. The room's bath is a spacious unit bath with fun features; you can soak up to your shoulders if you bend your legs. Meals are served as a kaiseki course with classic main dish options—consistently delicious. Local sake is highly recommended.I stayed during the Mitani Festival. From the accommodation's south-facing rooms or parking lot, you can enjoy prime views of floats entering the shallow sandy beach below and progressing about 300 meters into the shallow waters of the sea. Hundreds of spectators gather to watch this event. The south-facing rooms and parking area provide excellent vantage points for viewing the float procession. A shuttle bus also stops right in front of the accommodation. If you descend about three floors' worth of stairs to reach the beach, you'll get an up-close view of this dynamic festival!