Taga Shrine

It’s a love hotel!!! It must have been grand and glorious in its days! Rooms are spacious, with seating area, large tv, closet, fridge, microwave , kettle, MASSAGE CHAIR, separate paid bar with liquor and snacks. Big powder room, separate bathroom that feels like private Onsen, with jetted tub and smaller tv, shower. Toilet is separated with bide. Big selection of toiletries and cosmetics, towels are great quality, pjs are provided. Breakfast is included. One can preorder from a menu. It’s delivered on reserved time in a private compartment by the room’s door. Soundproofing is EXCELLENT- can’t hear the street noise or neighboring rooms! Air conditioner is older, but works and it’s quiet. There’s a dehumidifier as well. Staff is discreet, almost invisible (has to be called on phone at reception to show up?). There’s elevator. Halls are spacious and bright, with grand decor. THE BAD: run down from its past glory, DIRTY, hair everywhere, suspicious stains on the bed skirt and furniture. SMOKING ROOMS! We have to open windows and run the air conditioner to compensate, as well as dehumidifier.There’s free supply of vast porn selection (censored:() on the big and small tvs. Vibrator and condoms are beside the bed. Mattress is very firm. One can decide to enjoy the huge room and all amenities and choose to ignore the bad, so can have fun and feel young and naughty…again:) Or turn around and find another hotel, with tiny and dirty rooms, but reputable, for the same price- up to you!

Thoroughly enjoyable stay in a renovated commercial property dating back to at least the first half of1900's, if not earlier. The rooms were very tastefully decorated, which gives it a distinctive Japanese feel, but with all modern amenities. The morning breakfast made from local, seasonal ingredients was del8cious and a great experience in itself. The staff were very friendly and dedicated, and the service was outstanding. All in all, a pleasant time. Wish I could have stayed longer.

Grand hotel, large room, fantastic view, spotlessly clean, helpful staff.Outdoor onsen is lovely and zen garden beautiful.