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Relaxing at the Lounge and Big Bath
Published date: March 18, 2025

Relaxing at the Lounge and Big Bath

chanrin
Property Stayed (March, 2025)
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Experience of the stay
The reason I decided to book this hotel was because of the lounge and big bath! ○ Afternoon service with sweets and drinks available from 15:00 to 20:00 after check-in. ○ Happy hour from 17:00 to 19:00 Wine and original cocktails. ○ Nighttime from 20:00 to 22:00 Bubu-zuke (rice with broth) buffet All of these services are free! I was very happy to have the alcohol service! At night, there was a Bubu-zuke (rice with broth) buffet, and I could choose toppings freely and pour the broth over it! In the morning, from 6:00 to 7:00, there was a special coffee and smoothie service, but I couldn’t wake up early enough to enjoy it^^; The big bath is open until 25:00. The morning bath is available until 10:00. There was also a massage chair that I used after bathing. Check-out was at 11:00, and I was able to relax in the morning too! The hotel had a beautiful and comfortable atmosphere with modern Japanese style art featuring Nishijin-ori, allowing me to feel the culture of Kyoto. It's conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma. There was also a service where you could receive original sweets by following the hotel’s Instagram. This is one of the hotels I would love to stay at again! (^^)
Experiences during the trip
On the first day, I went to Uji, which I had wanted to visit for a long time. I visited Uji Byodoin, Uji River, Uji Shrine, and the Genji Monogatari Museum. I could really enjoy the world of the Taiga drama, wondering if Fujiwara no Michinaga and Murasaki Shikibu had visited this place! After that, I returned to Kyoto City and went to Yasaka Koshindo near Kiyomizu Temple. I wrote my wishes on colorful monkey charms and prayed. In the evening, I returned to the hotel and had a light meal at the lounge. On the second day, I went to Ginkaku-ji. I had been to Kinkaku-ji last year, so this time I went to Ginkaku-ji. I strolled leisurely through the well-maintained garden where I could feel the beauty of simplicity, and walked along the nearby Philosopher's Path. For lunch, I had yuba dishes at a restaurant called "Junsyo" near Nanzenji. From there, I walked to Heian Shrine. Unfortunately, the main hall was under renovation, but there were Tachibana fruit growing next to it. Finally, I went to Yasaka Shrine and prayed for beauty at the Mikoshinji shrine. Although it was still early for cherry blossoms in Kyoto, I could feel a hint of early spring with the plum and camellia flowers blooming!
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chanrin