Kinseikan Seseragi — Hotel in Honshu

One of the great things about Japan, other than their efficiency, is their attention to detail. The ability to discern that you are in the care of excellent staff who will attend to all your needs without even knowing you yourself needed these things. Kinseikan Seseragi.||||I stayed here July 25th to July 28th, a relative short time, but an oh so valuable experience, I have already started fashioning excuses for me to get back there. Upon entry, you are warmly welcome by staff, who know enough english to serve you, but more importantly you feel this sudden insane desire to just let go of the world. I'm not sure if it's the quiet setting on a hill, or the surrounding water in a mountain stream, but it has a wonderful effect. This is al before you enter the room.||||The rooms are wonderful, there aren't many rooms, so make sure you book in advance, but they are a sight to behold. Beautiful, spacious and again comfortable. Though some travellers may pine for a bed, which is not there, the tatami mats and the mattresses they bring out at night are as comfortable as ever. ||||The food provided is plentiful and delicately prepared in ways on Japanese know how. I was there by myself, and i was give two squares each day fit for maybe a family of four Asians. I was well fed.||||But of course the best part really is the hot springs. They separate them by Gender, and they are worth of a daily/nightly soak. If you're not into the sharing space, there is a 24hr private hotspring bath on the 2nd floor that more than does the trick. I spend the weekend at Fuji Rock Fest, and nothing made smile more than soaking my aching body in that little bath.||||Go there, it's beautiful, romantic, relaxing and comfortable. It's a slight trek to get there from Echigo Yuzawa station (there is a train change, and then a hotel shuttle till 5pm (or a taxi ride)), but it's absolutely worth it. ||||Go, do it, book it now. You will not be...

Given the price USD 500, two stars is fair. Main comments: The room is large and the view is really great - like a painting. The massage chair is good. The futon is very comfortable. Toilet has hot air. 5 stars The mixed outdoor bath is nice. The indoor onsen is average. 4 stars A member of staff spoke English and was very helpful. 4 stars The food is not high quality. Instead of hiring a competent chef, the ryokan goes for quantity. There is nothing wrong with the raw ingredients. The rice was very good. 2 stars Internet is not working in the room. The Internet was supposed to work in the room. 1 star

To the owner's response: I love Japanese food. I've been to Chojukan Hoshi four times. Your establishment goes for quantity of food and not quality of cooking. One example, but I could give more: The grilled fish was kept in a heater until its skin got stretchy and matte. The fish had rubbery texture. I am sorry that my review...

The service was great!! All the staff were warm and friendly. Most Pisces in Japan are polite, but this place has the warmth you only get at smaller establishments. It was snowing like crazy the day we got there, which made for some truly amazing scenery. All rooms face the tiny river, and the room we stayed in was small and cozy, but with plenty of room for the two of us. You choose the type of pillow you want, when you first get there. There was a kotatsu in the room! They had a family bath (indoor, no windows) as well as a bigger bath for men/women, and an outdoor bath that's only for women in the morning, unisex during the day, and first come first serve reserved at night. Food was great!! We were served in our room, and everything was delicious, and definitely plentiful. We were both thoroughly stuffed after every meal. Overall, we had a great time! I would cone back again for the small, cozy atmosphere, and altos...