Hotel Wakasa — Hotel in Ashikaga

This is a wonderful hotel for what it advertised itself as - a business hotel. Complete with decent WiFi, reasonably comfortable beds, and a satisfying continental breakfast of both western-style and Japanese-style foods, this hotel is one of the most enjoyable business hotels I've stayed at in Japan. They have free parking around the corner, the staff is responsive and helpful, and they offer some great amenities for tourists, too, like rental bicycles or free washing machines to freshen up clothes. The location also can't be beat, with one major tourist destination literally across the street, and another literally around the corner, and a third a mere 20 minute walk away. Definitely a great option for a budget stay - the pillows were soft and fluffy, but the mattresses were very firm, which suits my preferences nicely. Well worth the price for a...

A wonderful cordial staff make this a very pleasant experience. Very clean and comfortable rooms and affordable. The hotel is in the quaint old town section of Ashikaga across from the entrance to Bannaji Temple and on the same block as Ashikaga Gakko the old university. The rooms on the north side overlook the temple. I spent 10 days on and off this trip...

The location is perfect, just in front pf Bannaji. Around also close to some historical spot to visit. The room was small but good. Amenities such as shampoo and body wash are inside the bathroom. But the others you can ask at front. The staff is very omotenashi. He will say, ‘okaerinasamase’ when you back to the hotel after...