I am not exaggerating when I say this is the greatest place I have ever been in my life. A friend recommended Hanafubuki to me, and I have made a point to tell everyone I know about it. The below is long, but worth reading I promise! It's located a ways outside of Tokyo on the Ito Peninsula, and there were almost no other tourists there. Half of the guests staying there were themselves Japanese. It was very nice as a reprieve from the bustle of Tokyo. The grounds themselves are gorgeous, like out of a storybook, the onsen hotsprings are amazing (but very hot!) and there is no time limit to use them. They each have a light outside that will be on if they are in use, so it's very easy to tell which are available. They are also private, so if you are with the other gender or have tattoos you can still use them, unlike some of the public onsens in Japan. We chose to stay in a traditional Japanese-style room, which involves sleeping on tatami mats on the ground. This was much more comfortable than I expected! The food was amazing, I still cannot believe that much food was included in the nightly price. The price included a delicious and very hearty breakfast (we chose the European-style, but there is also Japanese-style with fish) and a Kaiseki dinner, which is a traditional Japanese meal with around 10 courses. It was a tremendous amount of food but also the presentation was stunning and it tasted like we'd paid $200 for the meal. We still can't get over how wonderful it was. I also got a massage, which was one of the best massages I've ever had. The staff in general was incredibly kind and hospitable. Since this is located outside of Tokyo, be prepared that not everyone speaks English but it wasn't an issue at all and they were all lovely. You can stay here all day without leaving and be perfectly happy, but there is also a nice hike to a suspension bridge by the ocean nearby, as well as a teddy bear museum! We live in California but would come back here as soon as we are physically able to. 10/10.
This is a unique hotel experience. We have visited several Ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), and this one is particularly traditional. The antique funicular that takes you up to the higher floors and to the onsen. The traditional room set-up with tatami. And of course, the very personal touch of everyone working there providing wonderful hospitality and making you feel welcome. The general manager (Mr. Inaba), in particular, went above and beyond to ensure we understood all the features of the inn and could get the most enjoyment out of our experience. His English is excellent, and he is easy to talk to. He explained how to get to various attractions, and drove us to the train station, when it was time for us to leave. Incidentally, the inn is only an 11 minute walk from the train station. So if you are traveling light, it is a pleasant walk to and from the inn. Although we did not have time to have dinner at the inn, the multi-course breakfast (served in our room) was luxurious and enjoyable. Most highly recommended, if you would like to experience a traditional ryokan.
匿匿名ユーザーThis was my best stay yet.
Good:
1. Clean and traditional room
2. Private onsen bath
3. Free drink machine
Neutral:
1. 30 mins walk away from station
(Good if you miss the last bus, bad if you hate/ can’t walk so much)