Matsushima Kanko Hotel Misakitei

I love Amakusa, and this time we stayed at this Hotel. What decided it for us was the dinner and the reasonable price. The sashimi at dinner was very fresh, and my favorite was the squid served as thick rings (no tentacles). It was pre-boiled, and you lightly grill it on a tabletop stove before eating. Shichimi was provided, and I ate it with mayonnaise—it was sweet, tender, and perfect with a drink. The hand-rolled sushi was also great: the vinegared rice was well balanced, and the nori for rolling tasted excellent. Just when we thought that was the end, rice, miso soup, and dessert were served as well. And even these days, you can get refills of rice and miso soup—amazing (I even got seconds for the first time!).That day it started to drizzle lightly, so we stopped by the front desk on our way to our reserved private family bath. A pleasant female staff member didn’t just explain with words or a map—she kindly took us all the way there in person (we were surprised). When we finished bathing and opened the door to leave… unbelievably, an umbrella had been prepared for us. (We could have made it back without one, but perhaps it was meant for a walk through the courtyard garden.)We were truly touched by this thoughtfulness, which made our stay warm and memorable.The gentleman at the front desk and all of the staff during dinner were wonderful people with exceptional attention to detail.

I made a reservation just a few hours before check-in, and the air conditioning in the room was already turned on. Considering it was a No Meals Included stay, the kettle was perfectly prepared, and there was also a beautifully arranged tea set with a teapot. While some parts of the facility may feel slightly dated, everything was thoroughly cleaned, and I could feel genuine hospitality upon entering the room. Given the price, I received highly satisfying service. The female staff at the lobby also had a kind and welcoming demeanor. Highly recommended!