Independent – Kitashiobara, Fukushima

”Had a great and affordable stay. The staff were extremely accommodating even though I don't speak Japanese. They spoke slowly, provided maps and instructions in English, and couldn't have been more friendly and professional. The location is beautiful and nearby Koriyama, Lake inawashiro, and Mt. Bandai. The onsen is split between outdoor and open-air, was very clean and relaxing. The rooms were super comfortable and had tons of space. They also have a great dinner and breakfast, and provide...

”The room was tidy apart from some cobwebs in the sealing. The hotel in general had quite a lot of cobwebs and insects here and there on corridors etc. English was mentioned as one of the languages but still it was very difficult to take care of anything in English. Otherwise service was polite. The one thing that really seems wrong to us westerners is the fact that the traditional rooms are said to have 'futons'. These are in fact thin ordinary foldable matresses and uncomfortable to people...