Takanoya — Local services in Kumamoto

I went with a mix of family and friends. We were very kindly shown to our room where we changed for a visit to the onsen. The water was truly good, with plenty of minerals. In the bath they only had traditional amenities so you should be used to the bathing ritual. After being thoroughly cleansed and relaxed we went back to the room to find the table set for dinner. The food was a GREAT mix of local seafood and traditional rural cooking, very well prepared and displayed. Having enjoyed the food, we went down for another bath and when we returned they had set our beds. The sleep was great.||The only downside, if one can call it that, was that the rooms were a little square, but then that seems to go with...

The food was on the disappointing side: you could tell some dishes like the sashimi were made ahead of time and placed in the refrigerator for several hours. The cooked dishes were prepared with too much soy sauce. However, the staff's friendliness made up for the lack of charm. They put an internet booster in our room so we could access WIFI and gave us tips on where to go the next day, including giving us a print out of a map. This was a good place to break up our drive between Yanagawa...

We had a wonderful time staying at this onsen hotel. It's a family oriented hotel for locals but they are very nice to tourist as well. The vibe is good and the price to value is outstanding! Food is outstanding and I can tell the chefs take pride selecting ingredients and preparing the food. I can see everyone smiling and very happy while staying at the hotel. Our 8 years old son alsoreceived a Gundam toy gift from the head chef/owner and he loves it. We will definitely consider to come...