From Kyoto it was a four-trains-and-one-bus-ride of, in total, seven hours to get here, and more than once we questioned the idea of booking a place out in the middle of nowhere. Arriving in their courtyard doesn't win you over since it's a stony parking lot, and the building doesn't impress at first. But then... From the greeting ceremony until... more

We had a fantastic stay at Kinugawa Park hotels. The hotel staff were really friendly and accommodating. We were late for check-in and missed the stipulated dinner time, but upon arrival, the staff were fantastic and efficient, arranging everything for us, including a late dinner. The dinner ladies were very attentive in their service, and though we were unable to... more