RRina_KliuchnikDog-friendly, and that's probably the most important characteristic.
I've seen reviews from dog owners who weren't happy with something here and there. Hello, you can relax with your pet for a very reasonable price!
Although if you want royal service, then yes, you need a different hotel. It's about 10 times more expensive.
This one is quite basic. The exterior is worse than the interior. The hotel is several buildings connected by various passages, and in some places the exterior walls look a bit rundown, to put it mildly. But inside, it's clearly been completely renovated. All the walls are covered in drawings of dogs, which I was constantly captivated by. There are various public areas where you can sit, read, walk, and play with your dogs. Of course, there are hot springs. Not up to the standard of elite onsen, but an excellent plunge pool (there's a mini pool with cold water), clean changing rooms with everything you need (bring your own towels from your room), and yukatas at reception. I only met a couple of women there, so I relaxed perfectly without any hassle.
The room is larger than standard economy rooms, with space for a pet. And there are plenty of essentials like bowls, diapers, and brushes.
There's a kitchenette in the room. A balcony. A standard bathroom in the room.
The location is good if you're driving. Volcan Omuro is nearby (a 30-minute walk) and the capybara zoo, or you can walk down to the coast. There are buses, but they don't run very frequently and stop about a 7-10-minute walk from the hotel. There are few pedestrian areas here; you walk along the road. And the constant changes in elevation are quite a workout. I'm a fan of hiking and exercise, so I wasn't particularly bothered by these walks, and even then, walking alongside the road with cars wasn't exactly a joy.
But if you have your own transportation, this is an ideal option. It's quiet and peaceful, with soft music playing in the hallways...
Oh yes, the hotel itself has a small shop with some supplies (including pet supplies, including some wonderful dog figurines), but if you need more groceries, the nearest shops aren't too close: either on the way to Futo Station (near the park) or closer to IzuKogen Station. There's a stunning cherry blossom street on the way to the latter.
The tax is paid upon check-out.
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