Published date: February 8, 2025
[Solo Travel] Found a Nice Inn in Kuroiso, So a Quick Trip to North Kanto
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
[Reason for Stay] I chose to experience this inn in Kuroiso as it seemed like a good place in far-off northern Kanto.
[Room] It was an 8-person shared dormitory, but I had it all to myself during my stay.
[Meals] I booked with breakfast included. Simple, but sufficient.
[Hot Springs] No hot springs, but there is a shower. Since I was the only guest, I could freely use the restroom.
[Exploring the Town] There are scattered restaurants throughout. It seems that mainly the locals frequent these spots, so rather than being lively and boisterous, there are many places where you can enjoy a quiet drink. During the day, it feels like a café town.
[Impression] As an accommodation, it is fine, but the floor is bare concrete, so it can feel quite cold. It might be suited for a large group looking to have a lively stay. There were private rooms available, but I do not know the prices.
Experiences during the trip
It was a trip around northern Kanto, so I went from Tokyo to Mito, then to Motegi, and finally to Kuroiso before heading back to Tokyo.
In Mito, I enjoyed the winter specialty, ankou nabe (anglerfish hot pot). The next day, I took the Moka Railway to Motegi to have countryside soba noodles (photo omitted), then returned to Shimodate, passed through Oyama, and arrived at Kuroiso.
As it was past 6 PM, the streets of Kuroiso were quiet. I trudged towards my accommodation, checked in, and headed out into the night (not quite bustling).
At a bird specialty restaurant, I had a light drink while chatting with the manager.
"Is it quiet early on a Monday?" A somewhat rude question.
"Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fully booked, but it calmed down in February. It's the fatigue from New Year's parties," he replied.
That made sense, and we continued chatting. Then I went back to my room, drinking on the terrace instead of in the room itself. It was a bit lonely, though. I think I’ll aim for a time when there are more people next time.