HATAGO INN Shizuoka Yoshida IC

During our drive from Kyoto to Tokyo after the New Year holidays, we decided to make an impromptu overnight stop in Shizuoka due to traffic and weather concerns. We found this accommodation on IKYU.com based on its good reviews and quickly made a reservation. By that evening, it was fully booked, so our quick decision paid off.The reception staff were friendly and welcoming both over the phone and in person. While there is no Onsen, the large public bath was spacious and relaxing, with POLA-brand shampoo and soap provided. Breakfast is available for 900 yen as a buffet with limited but satisfying options. Local specialties such as shirasu rice or Shizuoka oden were mentioned on the site as examples of dishes served. Since I love shirasu rice, I opted for breakfast but ended up having Shizuoka oden instead during my stay—it was delicious despite my initial disappointment.From my room, I could see Mount Fuji along with the year's first full moon and sunrise—a breathtaking view! That night, I enjoyed watching a TV program I didn’t want to miss while lying comfortably in bed with a flat-screen TV right in front of me. The pillow provided was too high for me; unfortunately, all alternative pillows had already been borrowed due to full occupancy. It would be great if lower pillows were available.The lobby offers complimentary coffee service only in the morning; however, guests can enjoy free Shizuoka tea after check-in. Although there’s a kettle and refrigerator in each room, tea leaves or coffee are not provided—I wish coffee could be made available (there are vending machines though). Across from the accommodation is "Takoman," a confectionery shop unique to Shizuoka Prefecture where I unexpectedly found some delicious treats that I'd previously tried at an expressway service area—this discovery alone made my stay even more delightful!I’d definitely consider staying here again during future trips home!

The Hotel was clean. The front desk staff were very pleasant. They also responded politely to a foreign tourist who was saying incomprehensible things on the same day, which left a good impression. The bath could have been a bit hotter, but it was easy to use.