Hyogo

It's artificial snow, but we had a lot of fun. You must bring your own snow play equipment. Purchasing it on-site is expensive, starting from 1500 yen. We also enjoyed sledding a lot. There was only one ski slope. I was surprised to see so many foreigners. There were no issues with etiquette, and we were able to enjoy ourselves without worry.

Was contacted the day before the tour to confirm the meeting place and guide contact details. Driver was steady and careful and our friendly guide Iris took great care to make sure that everyone was accounted for and was very accommodating. Great experience!

Tour Guide Karin was Super! She was very friendly and guided us well. we all had a fun day at the snow park..

Convenient transportation, small but complete. The place is clean, with self-service check-in/check-out, and the staff provides good service. The hotel does not have its own parking lot, but parking at a designated nearby parking lot is cheaper (¥1,500 until 11 am). However, if you leave by 8 am, overnight parking nearby would actually be cheaper. The only downside is that the room is too small to open two medium-sized suitcases.

The hotel front desk is on the second floor. The rooms are clean, the hair dryer has good power, and the bathroom is spacious with a bathtub for soaking. The bed is comfortable, and any toiletries you forgot to bring can be freely obtained opposite the front desk, which is very convenient. There's enough space in the room to store two suitcases. It's a 3-5 minute walk to the commercial street and an 8-10 minute walk to the train station.

This hotel is quite different from any I've stayed at before. It's located right on Kobe Harbor, and the hotel itself is shaped like a cruise ship. The rooms have balconies where you can step out and enjoy the harbor views. Our room faced the MOSAIC shopping mall, and next to it was a Ferris wheel that displayed various light patterns every night. We loved sitting and quietly enjoying the view when we came back to the hotel! The room was clean and spacious, and the toiletries are their own brand; if you like them, you can purchase them at the shop downstairs. In the morning, you can enjoy a delicious and varied breakfast. It's a buffet with plenty of Western and Japanese options. The restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere, and I especially loved the made-to-order beef burgers and waffles. A nice touch was the fresh orange juice machine and the colorful donut display. In addition to having its own parking garage (parking is charged per night, and you can pay at the front desk when you check out), they also offer a free shuttle bus service between the hotel and downtown locations for travelers without a car. I look forward to the opportunity to stay here again!

The room is tidy and has a natural hot spring, with 8 different pillow options to choose from. It's quite busy with check-ins during Osaka Expo. The breakfast is delicious, and you can take a bus right to the front door.

Overall, everything was great – the transportation, service, location, cleanliness, breakfast, etc. The only downside was that it took a little while to find the entrance to the upper floors, especially since the front desk is on the 17th floor. 😅

The hotel service was good. The hotel is located next to the side gate of Ikuta Shrine, in a quiet environment, and the massage was also good. Free coffee is provided in the hotel lobby on the 1st floor. The room can accommodate a suitcase size of 24-26 inches, and you can see Ikuta Shrine directly from the room window. During my stay, many international tourists were staying at the hotel. It is not far from various subway lines, and you can find various restaurants, drugstores, etc. in the surrounding area (breakfast was not used this time).