Tokuyama Zoo

Two things are really excellent about the Resort Hotel Mihagi: the friendly, helpful staff, and the location. Unfortunately the property itself is very dated. The walk to my room from reception involved navigating what appeared to be makeshift ramps and down corridors with crooked window dressings. When I arrived in my room, there was hair on the floor in both the toilet and beside the bed. One of the roller blinds was jammed open, and needed someone to come and fix it. There was a fibre-board fixing screw sitting on the bathroom floor, and a very bizarre, unfinished tiny room between the toilet and the shower. My room was on the same floor as one of the restaurants, and the smell of the cooking pervaded the corridors, and at times the room.

This my 3rd time staying at Hoshino chain of hotel. It has never fail to surprise me. This stay was wonderful and the staff was very thoughtful. This stay unlocked a different experience. Looking forward to more stay at Hoshino hotels.

Hagi Yado no Tomoe is an elegant traditional inn. While the outside is pleasant and clean, once inside you will enter a rare and elegant world. The facilities are immaculate and it is clear every decision is made with exceptional taste. The staff are polite, extremely kind and respectful of privacy. The rooms are gorgeous, and the multiple course Kaiseki dinners are delicious and incredibly beautiful. They also have a lovely selection of local pottery on display for sale. Today,upon departure, I did their sake brewery tour. The guide and staff driving couldn’t have been nicer, and the sake master was so down to earth and kind. I also enjoyed a sake tasting and purchased a small bottle to take home. After the tour they recommended a lovely place for lunch, making sure I knew where to catch my but to return to Yamaguchi City. While in Hagi I particularly enjoyed my visit to Toukouji Temple and the surrounding area. My stay at Hagi Yado no Tomoe was delightful in every way. I hope to return.