HOTEL R9 The Yard Kurobe

Free parking and a simple, good-value chain hotel. I somehow really like that it doesn’t cost much either. ❤️

I always like container-style rooms, and this one was clean and tidy. Parking is right at the accommodation, and the smoking corner is conveniently placed. The location works well too, with a FamilyMart within walking distance, PLANT selling almost everything, and an onsen across the road.

Great for sightseeing. I recommend the double room.

The location is incredibly convenient, and the price, facilities, and location felt well balanced. I stayed one night on a trip after booking online. Prices change depending on when you reserve, with early bookings costing more and last-minute ones less. This place costs more than the chain’s hotels farther east, perhaps because of where it is. It was raining when I arrived, and I parked beside the front container to check in. More space there would be useful. It looks like a container outside, but inside it’s a regular business hotel room, just the right size. The unit bathroom is small and inconvenient, and the showerhead seemed to point at an angle, which was a bit of a nuisance. The large table, fridge/freezer, and microwave were handy. There was an outlet by the bed, though a bedside lamp would have been better. Other amenities were standard. The front desk had the usual sign asking guests to take only what they need, and the complimentary frozen snacks were a nice touch. They’re only snacks, though, so you’ll need the big supermarket next door for anything else. Its prepared food selection was fairly limited late in the evening. The non-smoking laundry was a bit annoying, and I wondered if it was such a hassle that they should offer smoking rooms. It’s a well located inn with a good balance of price, location, and facilities if you can live with the drawbacks. Thanks for the hospitality.