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This is my personal favorite Hotel in the country, and I have stayed here multiple times. The breathtaking view, impeccable service, and high-quality club lounge are so well-known that I won’t elaborate on them this time. I believe the key difference lies in the "scent." The gentle Onsen aroma that fills the hotel creates a sense of nostalgia alongside the stunning scenery. It helps ease any formality one might feel at a luxury Hotel, making it easier to fully embrace their top-tier service. It's truly a unique sensation. As with some overseas hotels as well, I feel that good hotels place great importance on scent. It becomes an unforgettable part of your memories along with the views and experiences you cherish there.Here’s a little personal tip: If you stay in a Room with an open-air bath, try turning off all lights in your Room—whether during daytime or nighttime—and enjoy soaking in the bath! While blinds may slightly obstruct your view initially, doing this will create a mirror effect on your Room's window glass, offering an even more spectacular view (of course, please be cautious at night for safety).

Upon arrival, we were offered an upgrade and changed to a Room with a private open-air bath. While we waited, we were shown to our reserved Room and told that anything in the Room could be eaten or drunk. Later, we were moved to the upgraded Room, but there was no explanation at that time, so I mistakenly assumed the same applied there as well. There was also no explanation about breakfast. The Room, location, baths, and meals—especially the sushi—were excellent, and I would like to visit again, but that was disappointing. I wish the Room details had been explained properly from the beginning.