Published date: April 3, 2025
All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream
Room Type Stayed
Standard Double/Single Use
1 guest(s)
420 ~
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Experience of the stay
The accommodation itself was a bit old, giving a feel of a traditional onsen hotel which was a bit soothing. However, I found the lighting in the room to be only stand lamps, which felt dark. There is a large public bath, but it's not that spacious, so I had to check the availability by phone with the front desk and receive the locker key before entering. There was a bit of inconvenience, but when I went in, it was empty and I enjoyed the spacious onsen.
Although the facilities were old and had some inconveniences, as it was the Chateraise Hotel, I thoroughly enjoyed the all-you-can-eat ice cream and welcome cake. Additionally, there were some sweets in the room aside from the welcome cake, which was very nice! In the hall next to the front desk, ice cream is available as all-you-can-eat, so I was pleased to eat my favorite chocolate bars as much as I wanted. I was also happy to find delicious ice creams that I normally wouldn't buy, and there was a large stock, enough not to run out.
Moreover, it was conveniently located near Kofu Station, with convenience stores, supermarkets, and restaurants nearby.
Experiences during the trip
I visited "Kōshū Natural Stone Studio - Ayaishi no Kura" and "Kikyou Shingen Mochi Factory Theme Park".
At the "Kōshū Natural Stone Studio - Ayaishi no Kura", I had the experience of digging for gemstones. Using tweezers and a spoon, I searched for gems in a wooden box filled with fine gravel. The time limit was 30 minutes, but I was so focused that time flew by quickly. It was a fun experience even for adults, and I really enjoyed it. There was also a free natural stone museum with various types of natural stones displayed, which was enjoyable as well.
The "Kikyou Shingen Mochi Factory Theme Park" was a bit far from the station, but it was worth the visit. I got to see the process of making Shingen mochi and there was a nice shop where I could buy items at outlet prices. Buying at a bargain was great... It was really appreciated that products I usually buy in bulk as souvenirs were available in smaller portions this time. I was able to buy a lot of things that I wanted to try out for myself.
There is also an event for unlimited filling of Shingen mochi, but I heard that the tickets are distributed early in the morning and run out quickly... so I couldn't participate this time... I plan to challenge this next time from early in the morning.
It was a fun trip to Yamanashi, being able to eat delicious food both at the accommodation and around town.Get Extra Bonus Coins! Sign up with this user's referral code now!