Published date: December 6, 2024
[Solo Trip] Hidden Healing Paradise in Ibaraki
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
[Reason for Staying] After riding the Choshi Electric Railway, I searched for a reasonably priced hotel.
What came up was this hotel in Kamisu. I discovered that there is a bus from Choshi to Kashima Shrine to use public transport.
I challenged myself to ride it, but it was quite difficult. The bus fare exceeded 1000 yen for an hour's ride.
However, the location was fantastic, with the hotel having a highway bus terminal attached to it and a Mitsukoshi department store.
The express bus comes every 20 minutes from Tokyo and goes directly to the hotel for 2000 yen. I think I should make use of this next time.
[Room] The room is spacious, with a slightly small TV and a wonderful view from the window, and the bed is large.
There’s no step between the toilet and the rest of the room. However, you'll need to use a key for the room as it does not have an auto-lock.
So be careful not to forget to lock the door.
[Dining] There are many local eateries and chain stores around, so you can find anything.
[Onsen] The attached onsen facility is available for 600 yen, and you can use it multiple times a day, open until 1 AM.
It’s equipped with an outdoor bath, sauna, large public bath, manga, massage chairs, and a dining area.
[City Strolling] As it’s not a tourist spot, it’s mainly about eating and drinking. Fish and vegetables are abundant, making it a good place for relaxation.
[Thoughts] Since the hotel is quite large, you rarely pass by other guests outside the lobby.
The price is reasonable among HafH options, and I believe the facilities are top-notch.
Experiences during the trip
My last day of a trip that started in Chiba was spent in the unknown town of Kamisu.
If it hadn't come up in HafH searches, I would have thought it was just fate.
I traveled through Makuhari, Kururi, Soga, Choshi, Kamisu, and Kashima Shrine.
Delicious fish and vegetables (steak mushrooms and red eggplant), and the warm Choshi Electric Railway.
Choshi and Kamisu, with their slightly deserted shopping streets, are big cities where you can find everything if you are traveling by car.
When I asked the izakaya manager why express buses were so developed despite JR not being directly connected, I was told that many people come from Tokyo to work in the industrial area.
The abundance of restaurants is because there are many workers, and the second place I had in mind was fully booked by 7 PM.
Locals say it's inconvenient without a car for each person. Indeed, the local bus runs only once an hour.
I would like to come back for a refreshing stay, thanks to the hotel's facilities and the high level of surrounding restaurants.
The price was perfect for a solo traveler. It’s not a dormitory and the new building is clean.