Hot Springs Hotels in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Located on a hill near Takamatsu Station, you can see the beautiful night view from a high vantage point. There is a large hot spring bath on the top floor, which is very clean. There is free coffee and tea in the lobby. Parking is also very convenient. Highly recommended

The location of the hotel is relatively remote, but the scenery is beautiful, the air is particularly good, the counter staff is friendly, the surrounding environment is beautiful, you can walk, parking is super convenient, the room is large

This 400-year-old onsen ryokan is a bit of a mixed bag. The location is definitely superb, and all drinks in the mini-bar are complimentary. Taking the path behind the ryokan to Konpira-san offers a unique and scenic experience, and the complimentary hiking poles at the entrance are a nice touch. However, I have to complain about the room facilities. The curtains were too sheer, making the entire room very bright in the morning. It seemed like they should have been blackout curtains, but they were faulty and couldn't be pulled down. After a long journey, I was hoping to get some good rest, but the bright curtains made it impossible – instead of waking up with the roosters, I woke up with the light! The food portions were very small, and there wasn't much variety. People with a big appetite would definitely not be full, and even those with a smaller appetite might struggle. Personally, I felt the freshness of the food was a bit lacking, and the kitchen's exhaust system was poor, as I could smell cooking fumes in the room.

I was surprised by how small the room was for a hot spring ryokan. With two suitcases, there was barely any room to walk. There was no Wi-Fi signal in the room, and the explanation given was that too many guests were using it simultaneously that night. Wi-Fi was only available in the hallway and lobby. Although the staff tried hard to resolve the issue, there was no solution, so we had to use our own mobile data (as an apology, they gave us a small souvenir when we checked out). Additionally, the 'one night, two meals' package... At over ¥2200, it was ¥1200 more expensive than just the room, but both dinner and breakfast were very mediocre. Compared to a hot spring ryokan I stayed at previously on Shodoshima (which wasn't great either, but at least the food was refined), the meals here were far inferior. There were only three small slices of sashimi, and there were even fish scales on the fish. For ¥1200, two people could have had many better dining options outside. The hot spring was decent, but nothing particularly impressive.

I stayed in this hotel 7 years ago. I stayed there again this time. The facilities and environment are very good. Although the hotel has a sense of age, it is still well maintained. The tatami rooms used to be changed to Japanese and Western styles. The tableware for the hot spring dinner was changed to disposable lunch boxes. The tempura was cold. I guess it was to save labor costs! This is a bit regrettable! It feels great to enjoy the sunset and soak in the hot spring!

Kotosankaku is located about a 5-minute walk from Kotohira Station and is very easy to find. The map shows that the post office is on the right, but it is actually blocked by buildings. There is a long straight road from the station. There is a souvenir shop in the basement of the hotel. It is a bit historical, but very comfortable and spacious. There are many cultural relics in the corridor for viewing, like a museum. The room I stayed in was a Japanese-style room at the Zanshuikan (with an open-air bath), which can accommodate up to 4 people and only includes breakfast for 2 people. The room was generally large, with barely enough space for 4 beds. The whole room was very clean, and there were many breakfast options, but not all of them were delicious. The dinner set was average, a bit disappointing.

This hotel gave me a very big surprise, no matter the environment, service, facilities and food are super standard, the favorite is that its hot spring facilities are large and comfortable, there are flower hot springs, all-you-can-drink Japanese wine, are extraordinary experiences, very recommended!

Let's start with the location: the hotel is right across from the airport shuttle stop, and there's a new, pretty affordable BBQ joint nearby that's worth checking out. As for the airport shuttle across the street, you can catch the bus after 10 AM in the morning. For the buses after 9:50 AM, the chances of getting a seat at this stop are very slim, and you'll likely have to sit in the very back. The buses after 10 AM are very empty, so you can sit wherever you like. Now, about the hotel facilities: they initially gave us room 605, and the smell of urine in the bathroom was disgusting. After we spoke to the front desk, they immediately moved us to another room, which had no strange odors. The bed was quite comfortable, and the room was spacious. The hotel's top floor has a hot spring bath, and the washing machine is also located there, though it seems rarely used. Regarding hotel services: in the evening, they offer popsicles on the top floor, and in the morning, they provide lactic acid drinks similar to Yakult. After 9 PM, they even serve complimentary ramen. Overall, Dormy Inn is definitely worth a stay.

The hotel is not far from the station and there is a hotel shuttle bus, which is very convenient. On the way from the station to the hotel, there is a shopping street, which is very easy to shop. Both breakfast and dinner are buffets. The public baths and private baths are both very good and highly recommended.