Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Hotel Ranpu

There’s a lot to do indoors, from free karaoke and the arcade to hammocks for reading, a kids' play area, and table tennis. The huge onsen is especially relaxing, and one of them has a lovely view from high up. Our room was spacious and looked out over the sea, and the hotel itself is big. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet style, and we thought the food was good. It’s also close to the beach. I’d recommend a stay, especially if you find a good deal.

For just 8400en all inclusive, this was maybe the best deal I’ve ever found in Japan. The onsens are lovely and there are a lot of them, and our room was beautiful, huge, and had a big terrace. The food was good and plentiful too. Rain kept me from enjoying the beach and the views as much as I’d hoped, which was a pity. I was travelling solo, so sharing the room could make it even cheaper. I’d definitely like to come back when the weather’s nicer.

The large western/Japanese room had a balcony and a great view of the ocean, and for 12,000 yen with dinner and breakfast included, the price was very reasonable. I stayed on a Tuesday in the first week of August. The onsen uses water that’s brought in and heated. The place is showing its age, and I found lots of bugs and spiders, including two large spiders in my room. The food quality was low. It also gets loud, since many guests are families with young kids who are allowed to roam around freely. It’s OK for what you pay.

The location is good, and the standards are decent for a Japanese resort. My main issue was being put in an annex room without a view, with a long walk to both the bath and restaurant. The bath looks out over the sea, which is great, but the water isn’t natural and smells of chlorine. The all-you-can-eat dinner was really low quality.