Hotel berhampiran Stesen Sawara, Katori

This hotel is located just 2 steps away from the railway station. Also, before the train arrives, it is announced. So I thought that would be an issue during the night. Fortunately, I didn't hear anything and I had quiet nights. Apart from the trains, there is a bus stop nearby, which is really convenient. The room is small but comfortable, it has everything you need to rest and sleep. The WiFi upload speed was good. If you don't want your room to be cleaned, you will have a free drink or something else. The public bath (artificial onsen) is OK to try once. The water was around 41°C, which is warm for me, not hot. When I have a shower, the temperature can be higher! But that wasn't an issue for me because I didn't come to the hotel for that. The breakfast was included, so I ate it every morning before departing to another location. The meals are good, you can choose various products. Also, the restaurant is open during the evening, I tried it once, and it was good. If you want to visit the town, it is OK for 1 day (or several hours) and that's all. You may get a feeling that you are in an anime if you walk near the river in the tourist part. So, I enjoyed my stay in the hotel. If I come to that town again, I will definitely choose that hotel.

駅から遠いが送迎があるようなので問題ないと思いました。大浴場が一つだけあって男女の時間が決められている。たまたま20時から21時の時間に入れてよかった。 周りにお店がないが21時までに入ればホテルに簡単なレストランがあるので助かります。 部屋はタイルカーペットが汚ないのが😭でした。お風呂は三点ユニットなので大浴場を利用したい。 部屋にはキッチンがついている。 ホテルのスタッフは感じいいです

ส่วนตัวคิดว่าสะดวกหากจะไปเที่ยว Sawara จากสนามบิน Narita น่าจะสะดวกเพราะใกล้ JR Oto แต่มีข้อเสียตรงที่ถ้ามีกระเป๋าล้อลากจะไม่สะดวกใตการแบกขึ้นลงบันใด ทั้งที่ตัวสถานี และภายใน gueshouse แล้วก็ในวันที่ไปพักนั้น เหมือนมี overbooking เพราะมีแขกมาเคาะห้องแล้วบอกว่านี่เป็นห้องของเขา เราเลยต้องโชว์หลักฐานว่าเจ้าของ guesthouse บอกว่านี่เป็นห้องของเรา แอบตกใจเหมือนกัน ข้อดีที่คิดว่าดีมาก ๆ คือภายในห้องพักสะอาดแบบฉบับบ้านนอกญี่ปุ่น มีผ้าเช็ดตัว แปรงสีฟันพร้อม และที่สำคัญแอร์เย็นมาก ชอบ

Undoubtedly one of the best hostels I stayed so far. I went off-season, so there is not much travellers around. But the place is cozy enough to keep you occupied. There are workdesks and also books and manga. The location is near the sawara boat tour so you can just line up without reservation. The place itself also holds seasonal events like workshop and gatherings. Best to check out their website and you can time your visit during those periods.

Nice breakfast, big bathtub. A very historical room, yet the wall is a bit thin (not very soundproof as it is an antique room)

直ぐ近くにマクドナルドやデニーズ、コンビニ、24時間のドラッグストア等があり便利。駅（高速バスのバス停）から少し歩きます。遮るものが何も無い炎天下なので日傘必須です。 部屋はベッド2つが入ったサイズですが寝るだけだったので問題ありませんでした。床のカーペットはもう少しちゃんと掃除機をかけてもらいたかったです…（落ちている髪の毛が気になりました）他のホテルが満室のところ安く予約できたので良かったです！

The location is excellent, making it convenient for travel and shopping. The rooms are clean and tidy with good soundproofing. The service is friendly, the price is affordable, and the stay is comfortable.

Service was very good. But hotel is old and not as clean as picture shows. But many many antiques in the lobby area.. .the carpeted area in the room needs to change. It feels dusty and like not vacuumed. The futons were ready ,rolled up at the side of the room. We jus unrolled them at bedtime. They have the smallest pillow I've seen after staying in hundreds of ryokans across Japan.. Their dinner is the best I've had . Very full meal. Lobster included and very delicious. Breakfast was simple and good. With the important seasonal food . Meals in this ryokan is worth bragging about. Hotel can be better if some renovation is done to the soiled carpets and a good cleanup of the rooms.. Advantage of being able to leave car at the car park lot and walk 3mins to the nearby riverside garden.. The elderly couple running the ryokan were very friendly and helpful. Very kind people.