Hotel Zekkei no Yakata

I walked here from the station after exploring Matsushima, so it’s a bit far in terms of location, but since they offer a Shuttle Service to the station, there’s no need to worry.The Accommodation seems to have some age, but it’s well maintained and very comfortable throughout.The Room truly lived up to the name with a beautiful Matsushima view—I was on the first floor, but the scenery was still outstanding!Another big plus is that it has a proper home-style air conditioner, not the kind you often find in older Hotels where you can’t control the temperature.There’s even a fan heater so you can stay comfortable even in midwinter.Meals could be served in my Room, so even as a solo traveler I could relax and enjoy them at my own pace.The menu featured plenty of dishes using local ingredients—so much that I wondered if I could finish—but everything was well seasoned and delicious, and I ate it all.Thank you for dessert as well.At night, the blackout curtains worked perfectly and I slept well, then enjoyed another luxurious breakfast—an excellent stay from start to finish.This is an Accommodation I’d love to return to if I have the chance.

We stayed in a Japanese-Western style Room with an open-air bath. It has two separate rooms: a Japanese-style room and a Western-style room. The view overlooking Matsushima was amazing, and enjoying the scenery while soaking in the open-air bath was pure luxury. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious—we were very satisfied! The building is a bit old, but it was clean, and we could really feel the thoughtful hospitality, which made us even more satisfied. The only small downside was that the duvet felt a bit short (haha). We’ll definitely be back for another family trip!