Tsukuba Onsen Hotel

We booked in a hurry, looking more for a restful break after medical tests at a clinic than for sightseeing, and both my spouse and I were extremely satisfied. We did not book dinner at the time of our Reservation and ended up with breakfast only, but the breakfast menu and the attentive, thoughtful service made us certain that next time we will book dinner as well.Even though it was breakfast, we were impressed by the careful attention to each guest—so different from the buffet style of a large Hotel. The food was excellent, including locally grown Oda rice. And unlike the overly thin salmon you often see elsewhere, this was truly satisfying. As for the Onsen, it was clean and spacious—nothing more needs to be said.Even though we made our Reservation in a rush, every staff member was very courteous. We enjoyed a quiet night and were delighted with the comfortable size of this Hotel—not too large. I had been curious about it for some time, but regret not visiting sooner; I never imagined such a wonderful place existed. Next time, we would love to return during the season of fresh greenery or autumn leaves—of course with dinner included.Thank you very much for such a wonderful stay this time.

I stayed for one night after hiking Mt. Tsukuba and visiting the Plum Festival. It was extremely crowded that day, and the bus on the way there was significantly delayed. I took my time hiking, had a meal, went down by cable car, and then headed to the Plum Festival—but because I was taking it easy, I arrived at the Hotel after sunset. Since it’s a short walk from the bus stop, arriving earlier is recommended. I was tired from walking, so staying overnight was absolutely the right choice.The Room was spacious with a wonderful panoramic view of the Kanto Plain. The open-air bath was excellent and truly relaxing both physically and mentally. Breakfast the next morning had a great variety of dishes and was very delicious! All staff were kind, so I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I will definitely visit again when I come for hiking. Thank you very much!*One note: there was a woman in the large public bath who did not follow basic etiquette, so it may be helpful to post a sign such as “Please dry off before leaving the bathing area.” (She left the shower running until someone else turned it off; walked into the changing area while still wet leaving footprints everywhere; then took out new slippers to walk around and left her used slippers behind when she left.) I’m writing this here because I don’t want to be suspected myself. Managing these situations must be difficult, but please keep up your good work.*