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One of the highlights of our stay. The hotel is incredibly cool, with a beautifully redesigned interior that feels fresh and youthful. Our river-view suite was gorgeous and easily the biggest room we’ve stayed in during our time in Japan. For a couple of days, I felt as though I were living in a lifestyle magazine—or pretending to be a travel influencer. Yamato Onsen offers everything I wanted from an onsen town, but with a more contemporary, relaxed feel than a traditional ryokan while retaining a strong sense of local onsen culture. The welcoming staff included several English speakers, making settling in easy. The journey from Hiroshima was straightforward, especially by car. I’d definitely return: this is a magical, calming getaway for a couple of nights. If you’re visiting Japan and want to experience an onsen town without staying in a traditional ryokan, it’s well worth considering.

Fast and easy with wonderful assistance from the front desk team

Close to Shimonoseki Station and Port. Great bathhouse for relaxing after a long day.

Room was moist with poor ventilation. Also can’t go in the lobby before check in or after check out without an additional charge. Lobby is nice.

The staff was excellent and provided great service. I would (and have) stay at R9 properties at any time!