Houei Ryokan

Due to the weather, we arrived wet, and the owner gave us towels with which to dry off, as well as house-made macha tea and a sweet bean paste treat for our welcome, along with a crane origami piece she had made for us. The downstairs main area had computers available, local info brochures in Japanese info, a TV, and chairs to sit on, while the bfast room had Western tables and chairs. The downstairs bath had 3 shower heads, a dressing room and a signup list. Guests can sign up for a spot at any time available in a 24 hour period. The private bath had shampoo, conditioner, bath gel, Qtips, razors and towels. Our upstairs room was a good sized tatami mat room with two windows and an entry way with toilet, sink, and fridge. The room had tea bags, electric pot, TV, plus a low table and cushions. The futons were all prepared but rolled up against a wall. On both mornings, we got a nice sized bfast made for us that was rice, tea, miso soup, plus soft cooked egg with bacon and salad, a seaweed dish and one other. All good and not salty! Yeah! The owner was always friendly with us, as was the rest of her staff. The inn is nicely sized, well sound proofed and the guests were courteous. We enjoyed our stay immensely, with a good location and comfortable quarters. We chatted a bit at the last day with the owner, who gave us a macha tea making lesson, and face towels as a departure gift. We would recommend staying here for the atmosphere, staff, and location, right near the Park.