Kuji Sanpia Hitachi

I stayed in a Japanese-Western style room with my child on our first trip together. It was spacious, very clean, and the facilities seemed new, so I thought it was good value. I was grateful for the attentive, courteous help I received from the time I first asked about the stay. The large public bath was clean, though it may not be the best choice if you’re looking for a hot spring.

The value for money really surprised me when I later asked about the price. It’s popular with families, and convenient too, with things like a coin laundry. The staff were warm and friendly, the facility was clean, and the food was delicious. The monkfish hotpot was a bit much for women, but it tasted good, and dessert was very tasty as well. We drove about 30 minutes to Kamiiso Torii gate to watch the sunrise before breakfast. Apparently you can also see a beautiful sunrise from your room. I look forward to staying again.

I booked breakfast with the room, but the meal service was a bit of a hassle 😅. It was the final day of a three-day weekend, and I had to queue while the staff seemed short-handed, rushing between serving food and managing the line. Since it wasn’t a buffet, we waited more than 10 minutes for rice and miso soup. My child’s meal was mostly vegetables, and he left over half of it. There were several small side dishes, and rice refills were available, but you had to call over a busy staff member. Drinks were self-service, so I think rice and miso soup could be too. Calling someone for more food felt a little embarrassing, and I imagine some women may find it hard to ask. I’d like to see that improved.

The food was very satisfying, both in taste and portion size, for breakfast and dinner. The hotel was clean and nice, and though there’s only an indoor bath, it wasn’t crowded during my stay, so I could relax. It’s a little far away, but you can see the ocean from your room. Next time I’d like to use the pool in summer.