Kochoran

The outdoor onsen and kaiseki meals were wonderful, and our room had great views. There’s also an espresso bar and a handy souvenir shop inside. We were moved from a standard Japanese room to a larger one when we arrived, possibly because it was shoulder season. The staff were very friendly, and some spoke English. They arranged a shuttle to Toba station for our sightseeing plans. When one plan fell through, they helped book a restaurant at the last minute and gave the taxi driver clear directions for us. Thanks, Yoshi-san. We didn’t see many other American visitors, but we felt very welcome and well looked after. The only thing we didn’t love was that the futons felt a bit hard, though we may just be unaccustomed to sleeping on them.

We had a lovely family stay, with a beautiful setting, welcoming staff, and great service. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. We’d be happy to come back. Thanks for taking such good care of us!

The onsen looks out over the ocean, and I could see fish jumping from the water during the day. Dinner was served in our room, with a personal assistant explaining each dish. The staff really made the visit special. Gura picked us up at the station and was friendly and smiling throughout. Thanks, Gura. There’s a shuttle to a few island attractions, including dolphin island, pearl island, and the aquarium. We had a great time and met the driver at toba station each time, so we didn’t have to walk in the heat. The hotel is a classic Japanese-style place about three minutes from Toba station. My wife and I stayed for the summer festival, and the 45 minutes of fireworks were amazing. I’d come back. Most staff speak a little English, but learning some Japanese beforehand made my stay even better.

The service was top-notch, and they’d clearly put a lot of effort into the decor. The walkway to the onsen and elevator was lined with beautiful orchids.