Thoroughly enjoyed my two night stay with half board, it felt really pampering and luxurious and excellent value for money. My Japanese style room was enormous and very comfortable. Having the onsen baths just a few floors down meant that I could enjoy it in just a few moments from leaving my room. I particularly loved the outdoor pool set into the forested cliffside, especially when it is lit up at night. There are lots of little touches like the free popsicles outside the bath area, and the free refreshments in the lounge overlooking the garden. I tried two of the four private baths, easily gaining access as the hotel seemed fairly quiet when I was there. The breakfast buffet was enormous, mostly Japanese style but so much choice. Dining is in your own private cubicle within the dining hall. The half board multi-course dinner was complete luxury, every course was gorgeous and delicious (although the attendant had to explain to me how to eat a few of the dishes). There is a surprising amount of English: on many of the signs and information notices around the hotel, and various staff could speak at least some English. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. It's a fairly new hotel so everything seems in good condition and very clean. It's quite a steep hike up to the hotel but luckily the hotel shuttle will meet your train, or drop you off for departure at the train or at the highway bus to Sendai.
