8/10
We came across this hotel by chance and well we're surprised in a very good way! The location itself is not that great (not near any beach or lively town that is), but the resort is very beautiful. Cottages built around the garden, full of trees, flowers and butterflies. This is great tranquil place to come at rest when you had a trip of several weeks to Japan mainland (like we did).
Like always in Japan, the staff is very helpful and will assist you quickly as best he can. Their English is not that great, but we encountered worse so nothing to complain there. Special mention about the restaurant of the resort. This is really, really good! We had breakfast buffet, which is a combination of European and Japanese food. All good. Lunch was a set menu with some choices, no buffet but all specially prepared when you order it. Also really good. And finally the diner (we had it twice during a 5 day stay), really some of the best we ate during our trip!
On the downside I would say that you need your own car to come here and the plan your own day trips. Furthermore the cottages (at least ours) were a bit aged and outdated. Very clean and spacious though, so not a problem for us. Just don't expect 4 star modern western hotel standards.
I would definitely come here again and also recommend it.
