Hotel Ito Garden

I was looking for somewhere at the last minute at the end of the year, just hoping to find a place and not expecting much. The facilities and food were about what I’d expected. What made the stay comfortable was how warmly the staff treated me from arrival through departure. I enjoyed my trip and felt at ease. Thank you very much 😊

The staff were kind, the food tasted good, and I was very happy with the hot spring water. The facilities being old may feel nostalgic to some, but the shower on the upper floor had such weak water pressure that I wondered if I could wash my hair 😂 There was only one hair dryer in the bath, and none in the room. People who aren’t into the Showa-era retro atmosphere may not find it appealing 😓 There are stairs at the entrance and more on the way to the hot spring, so I don’t think guests with physical disabilities would enjoy the stay 😓

The food is tasty, and the hot spring water is excellent. I found the retro interior really relaxing 👍 The staff are friendly too, and I think it’s the best place to stay 😊

The rooms were very clean, the food was tasty and varied, and the staff were helpful. I was there on a training trip, though, and the showers were a problem. Some in the public bath had weak pressure, and the water in both the public bath and guest room showers seemed to come from a natural hot spring source. It was very salty and left my hair feeling stiff. Anyone with sensitive skin should be careful, since the salt content in the shower water is quite high. I also found it inconvenient that I had to call the front desk and wait 15 minutes before I could use the hot water in my room shower.