Hotel berhampiran Sasano Valley, Hita

We found a good deal on the web site, which included discounts for having proof of vaccines, plus coupons totaling ¥8,000. I think the coupons were part of the ”Go To Travel” campaign. These coupons could only be used in Oita prefecture, by the next day. The hotel has a grand, luxurious appearance and feel, but also feels dated. After check-in, we took the shuttle bus to the outside onsen (about 5 minutes away). This was included in the price (I am not sure if it is actually owned by the hotel. There is a fee for people who are not staying at the hotel). This onsen was glorious! All the baths are outside, surrounded by trees and nature. The only caveat is that there were many stairs going down to the onsen. I did not expect that at all, and it was not easy on my knees (no problem for my partner). The other onsen in the hotel (there were two) also involved walking (it is as large hotel), and some stairs too. The floors in the onsen seemed more slippery than I remember any other onsen I have visited before. Dinner was buffet style. Due to COVID restrictions, we had to get our temperature checked, and wear plastic gloves while serving ourselves (there was a box at the table, and a container for disposal of them). The seating was partitioned, and it was very comfortable. Even though it was a buffet, there were 3 choices for seating: 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm, with a 90 minute limit. The food was good, but my partner had to stand in line at a station for freshly prepared meat for 30 minutes. Breakfast was served in the same place as dinner. We got a lower-priced deal, and our room was on the 1st floor. The hallway was a little dark compared to the other floors (which we had to access for the front desk/entrance to the hotel and to get to the dining area and the onsen). To me, there was a musty smell that my partner did not notice. The place is older, and it is right next to the river, and it was the middle of Japanese (humid) summer, and I assume not all the rooms are like this. There was a can of roach spray in the closet (which thankful we did not need!), and requests not to open the windows to prevent bugs from getting in the room. The sound and site of the river outside the window was wonderful. The beds (two twin beds) were comfortable and we got a good night's sleep. It was my partner's 50th birthday, so we mentioned this to see if they had any thing special (even for an extra charge). They gave a card and a plastic rose (I think the rose was for the birthday), but said they did not have anything else. The water pot already had hot water in it when we arrived. I appreciate that. They also had the kind of coffee in which you open the single pack, put it over the cup (good size, not tiny like some places) and pour hot water on it (like a one cup drip coffee- not instant). I often travel with these types of coffee packs as a lot of hotels in Kyushu only have instant coffee or none at all in the rooms. The

The experience was absolutely amazing.💕The price is very inexpensive for everything that are included in your stay. The breakfast and dinner were delicious there was a lot of food and it was very traditional. As we came for our birthdays the staff gave us presents. The Onsens both interior and outdoors were so relaxing and beautiful.♨️ This staff is so caring, do not hesitate to ask for help if you’re having trouble wearing your Yukata properly. I highly recommend going to this place, you really won’t regret it. By far the best place I stayed at during our one month trip to Japan🇯🇵👍 Thank you so much for receeving uf❤️ Love from France🇫🇷

Bagi hotel, kakitangan dan biliknya bagus. Ini adalah hotel yang hebat yang membuatkan saya ingin pergi lagi. Namun, kakitangan (pengurus?) restoran di bangunan tambahan adalah yang paling teruk. Meja depan menjelaskan kepada saya bahawa tidak ada masa pesanan terakhir, jadi saya diberitahu bahawa ia akan dibuka sehingga pukul 9, jadi saya menghubunginya apabila saya pergi lebih kurang 8:15, saya berada di kolam air panas, jadi saya baru lalu di sini sedikit, yang juga tidak baik , Tetapi mengingatkan bilik itu, ”Awak tidak datang?” Saya terlambat dan ia sangat mengerikan. Namun, apabila saya pergi ke sana, apabila pesanan terakhir telah berlalu saya dikutuk, saya menunggu dua hidangan yang tinggal, dan kini saya meletakkan mulut saya untuk menjadi yang terakhir, saya perlahan-lahan menurunkan pinggan. Tindak balas yang rumit berlaku. Kenapa awak tidak minum jus yang tertinggal di dalam bilik? Cadangkan dan. Seperti yang dijangka, saya berasa sedih. Nampaknya pelayan dari luar negara adalah orang yang sangat baik. Saya sangat sedih kerana makanannya sedap. Air sirap susu matcha terlalu banyak, saya hanya boleh minum dua cawan. Bagi hotel, kakitangan tersenyum, bilik bersih dan mempunyai 5 bintang! Restoran adalah yang paling teruk. Ini tidak baik, kerana saya terlambat. Tetapi jawapannya adalah sedih.

Hotel is at convenient location near train station, bus waiting area and big supermarket. You can take the bus to Fukuoka airport and other places from the bus waiting area. Hotel room is not very big. The breakfast is simple but filling.

정말 깨끗하고 오히려 히타역이랑 가까워서 더 좋았어요. 강가쪽 숙소 잡으려고 했는데, 여름에는 강가쪽이 벌레가 어마어마합니다. 저녁에 히타 메인 거리랑도 가까워서 더 좋았고, 시설도 너무 좋고 사장님도 너무 친절하십니다 완전 굿굿!!!

It's one hour away from Fukuoka airport. It is a good choice if you have to leave early to get to the airport in the morning during the weekend without paying expensive hotel rates in Fukuoka. We had dinner at the hotel restaurant, which was beyond our expectations. There is also a public bathroom for free, and there is a shopping place one minute's walk away.

I booked a night's stay here to visit the Attack on Titan's locations in Hita. My luggage lock was problematic and I sought help from the counter staff. They helped me to resolve it in under one minute! Thank you so much! (I'm sorry I forgot to ask for staff's names, but I'm very grateful) The hotel also provides mangas to read, including Shingeki no Kyojin. The memories of Hita became very good.

今回はコロナ禍ということもあり内風呂温泉付きで探してちょっと奮発してここに決めました。周辺は寂れてしまっていますがそこがまたいい感じがというか落ち着くというか…。館内も変に上品すぎず落ち着く感じでした。ずっと居たいと思わせる雰囲気。本当にずっとは無理でしょうけど、でもそんな感じにさせられると思います。毎日のストレスをここで和らげる場所としては大変気に入りました。オフシーズンというのも要因だったのかもしれませんが。朝夕ご飯の時間が決まっていたのですが、そこは仕方がないのでしょう。うちには量が多いな～という感じでしたので次は１つランクを落とし、夕食のみ（あったかな？）の部屋で３泊４泊くらいしたいです。朝ごはんは前日にちょっと離れたコンビニで購入して、昼はちょっと離れた道の駅が２か所あるので簡単なお弁当で良いかな～。お昼ご飯を済ませたら帰って温泉。夕食前に温泉。寝る前に温泉。朝起きて温泉…。ちょっと遠出してあわしま堂の直売所で買い物。

県外に出られないので　お墓詣り都合で１泊。 　相変わらずのスタッフのお迎え。 いつもの部屋を予約。お掃除も行き届いています。 　楽しみの夕食は密をさけての時間制で　食事会場に。 毎回思うのは　器　うならせる料理長の腕前 料理の出し方のタイミング 　などなど。いつ行っても感動の食事です。 お庭にも面していて　雨の時も　又　星が出ている時も　 雰囲気に浸る事ができ夕食を楽しめる。 　ここの自慢は　料理以外・・・畳風呂ですよ！ そして満天の星を眺めながらの・・露天風呂！！ 朝風呂もいいです。 　又　朝食は　地元の食材をふんだんに使った多種多様 種類豊富で　身体にも食べさせたい・・と思うほどの　元気食！ 　私は年に数回ここに体を休めに来ます！

This is my first time onsen experience in Japan. The staff was nice and taught me how to use the hot spring. The building is old yet clean and comfortable. The food is amazing. The hot spring is special. It was a great experience.