Saio No Miya

This is a beautiful property and the rooms are large and well appointed. Our room was very comfortable and the deck with spa was a real benefit. The surrounding area was wooded and quiet. The staff was gracious and attentive and the breakfast was very good. A free shuttle left and returned to the property on a reasonable schedule.

The location is a bit remote, so it was necessary to take the shuttle to the railway station or major attractions, something I considered well compensated for by the quiet wooded property. The TV periodically activated automatically and spoke of the services offered by the hotel--this occurred about 4-5 times a day. Although we speak enough Japanese to get by, others who have no Japanese language skills may struggle a bit to communicate with the staff.