The hotel experience was elevated by the

beautifully designed spaces, filled with natural wood that blended seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

The onsen was super relaxing after a long hike. Breakfast with local ingredients was a highlight. Just wish parking wasn’t across the street in the rain!

I had a great stay as a solo traveler for 2 nights. The double room was spacious and neat, with a fantastic view of the rice fields. The onsens were relaxing, and the restaurant served excellent local dishes. I especially loved the breakfast with fresh produce!

Breathtaking natural onsen experience

Amidst minimalist architecture, I soaked in the onsen while enjoying the fragrant wood aroma throughout the hotel. The breakfast offered a delightful selection of local cuisine.

The location is somewhat isolated, and the availability of dinner options can be limited, especially if not booked in advance, which can be inconvenient for guests.

Beautiful hotel with amazing onsen and spacious rooms. Dinner reservations fill up quickly, so plan ahead.

Loved the outdoor onsen, gym with Technogym machines, and very nice views while relaxing. The minimalist design felt refreshing!

This hotel completely blew me away with its beautiful wooden design that meshes beautifully with the surrounding nature. The view from my double room overlooked lush rice fields and snowy mountains, truly a sight to behold. Loved the onsen—so relaxing with a clean ambiance and a natural feel. Breakfast featured local ingredients, which I appreciated, offering healthy options to start the day. The staff here were welcoming and provided solid service. However, the outdoor onsen was only for men, which was disappointing since I was hoping for a more inclusive experience. Also, dinner reservations filled up quickly. I wish I had been informed in advance. Parking was a bit of a hassle, being across the street, especially in less favorable weather. Still, the overall vibe and design made me forget about the minor inconveniences.

The hotel has a stunning terrace view.

My experience at the hotel was dampened by numerous issues. The check-in process was uncomfortable, as I had to wait in the lobby for an extended period before I could get my room. Additionally, I struggled to contact the front desk as my calls went unanswered, and this made me feel ignored. The lack of nearby dining options was frustrating, especially since the hotel's restaurant is often fully booked, limiting dinner choices.

the view was quite pleasant, I'll give them that, but the dinner reservations were booked out, and don’t even get me started on the onsen, super small. I was expecting some special treatment, but instead got treated like everyone else, not cool Shonai. I almost gave this hotel a good review but just couldn’t.

Just a top selection for a weekend escape in Tsuruoka with very good value for money. The onsen was a relaxing highlight after a long day exploring the area. Make sure to reserve your dinner early to avoid missing out.

The onsen was fantastic. I loved the natural ambiance with wooden elements everywhere. Breakfast offered a wide variety of local dishes. free parking was super convenient.

No negatives to mention.

Spacious double room with good wi-fi. Parking was free but somewhat inconvenient.

Beautiful stay with a relaxing vibe

Super nice hotel! The onsen was amazing, really helped me unwind after long days. Breakfast was yummy too, loved the fresh local ingredients. Had a good late-night drink at the bar, but the parking situation was kinda annoying. Overall, a great place to chill and enjoy nature!