Hotel Pemandian Air Panas di Prefektur Shimane, Jepang

Nicely situated in the centre of one of the two main streets in Yunotsu. I stayed in the bottom capsule which is much more spacious than the top capsule since you get space to put your belongings. Kitchen was equipped with basic condiments like soy sauce and cooking oil. There is a coin laundry facility in the adjoining building - 500 yen for wash and 100 yen per 10 mins of drying. The only concern I had was with the check in process, which luckily for me I was informed about before by reading the reviews. Check in is at Kazeto, another hotel around 5 mins walk away from Watowa. This can be troublesome for guests arriving by foot as you’ll need to backtrack to Kazeto if mistakenly arriving at Watowa first. Staff at check in were helpful and friendly (English speaking) and provided ample information about the facilities and attractions in Yunotsu and surrounds.

Un établissement récent, à la décoration soignée, dans le style japonais contemporain. Les chambres sont sobres et bien aménagées, avec un décor zen à base de bois, ce qui apporte beaucoup de charme et de repos. Les équipements pour la détente, autour des bains chauds (Onsens) et du sauna, sont très agréables et facilement accessibles. L'emplacement de l'hôtel est bon, a 4 minutes à pied de la gare. Le personnel est sympathique, mais peu attentif au client, et manque clairement de formation, d'encadrement et de professionnalisme. Un effort doit être engagé à ce niveau. Enfin, l'heure imposée pour le check out est ....8h00, ce qui est simplement ahurissant, et cela mérite évidemment d'être rapidement modifié !

We stayed for three days and the hotel was beautiful. Very spacious, all of the amenities and such a relaxing hot spring tub. Breakfast each morning was wonderful and different each day, with local foods. The ladies who worked at the breakfast restaurant were very helpful and so nice. The front desk people were accommodating and easily aided us with any questions we had. Such a wonderful day and such a pleasure to meet James, the owner. It is really a lovely hotel.

Suitenkaku was our first stay in a Ryokan. Those who want to visit Tottori, Izumo and Sakaiminato will find Matsue well located, while the Ryokan is next door to the Ichibata railway deserving the Izumo Taisha. The room was renovated and very spacious, offering a direct view to the lake. Above all, the staff was absolutely friendly and helpful. Real Omotenashi ! We are fully satisfied with our stay. Will repeat for our next stay in the area.