Their staff are very hospitable. A wonderful dinner course is prepared by a chef who used to be at Nadaman in Hotel New Otani Tokyo. An enjoyable private open-air bath uses hot spring water from the source. Hotel's pick-up service at the station offers almost the same experience as the one of The Oriental, Bangkok (now Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok). Plus, you can sleep on a Sealy bed. A nice surprise in a bit worn-out hot spring town.
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