Suzunami

The Sakura hotel is now very different from the images posted. With the new owners and staff you feel welcomed right from the get go. English or Japanese speakers will find the place very suitable. The hotel is a short 10/15 min walk to the local station. Train times are interesting so do check. The hotel is now owned by a German/Japanese couple. The room I booked overlooked the river. And was very suitable for the 5 days I stayed. Two large twin beds, window lounge area that can be closed off. Simple sink for brushing teeth and basic hygiene and a toilet. No shower, bathroom in the room. For body washes use the onsen baths located on the two lower floors. The room is clean, sheets, towels and yukata are fresh every day. They also provide a bath pack which contains a towel and toothbrush set. You can get razors and hairbrushes from the reception area. The onsen was a bath style. Suitable for one person to relax in. The larger room was being repaired due to damage. The onsen bath overlooking the river was comfortable and the temp could be maintained by hot water. Currently the option is only one bath use a day. Not morning and evening as I would like. However they do have the option to book the onsen for a whole day. Breakfast and dinner are served in the German restaurant attached to the hotel. The food is freshly cooked, very delicious and I would eat it many times. Totally recommend trying all three spareribs meals and the chops. Breakfast was cooked. Fried egg, bacon and tomato. Bread, toast, salad, soup nd juice. I enjoyed this a lot. Since I stayed a few days the chef changed the egg option to omelettes but I asked if I could go back to the egg and bacon option as love that more. The beer is German and I 100% recommend the 3.5 litre beer glass option. I drank more than one surprising many guests there. If you drive parking is just up the road and free. Do speak with the owners as they can suggest some good places to visit in town too or in the area by train or car.