“Pretty views; dining less special”

Beautiful view from the comfortable room. Beds were comfortable. Private onsen was very nice. Room was very quiet. Free drinks in lobby area were great.

Excellent on all aspects! This was my second time to stay here!

Beautiful nature scenery in front of the hotel. Very good food (dinner and breakfast)

“Want to stay here again soon! Highly recommended!”

Very beautiful scene from the room, very tasteful food, staff are of excellent services!

Amazing meals

Amazing comfort with great views, exceptional breakfast and dinner buffet. Multiple open-air and indoor public baths, a sea view lounge with free soft drinks and coffee 24 hours a day, snacks etc in the evening. Beds are 5-star quality. Plenty of space in the room, modern amenities. Sea view is postcard quality. Wifi is good. Plenty of sockets in the room. There are souvenir stores with a wide range of local goods. Buffets are splendid value, with Japanese and Western dishes made to order in front of you, self-service international cocktail and wine station, comparable to Turkish-style ultra all inclusive. There is an English menu. Hotel is within walking distance of the JR station, but there are also taxis queuing when a train arrives. Close to attractions in Matsushima Bay. Hotel has a fleet of bicycles and e-bikes for reservation.

Really beautiful place, the view is huge. Plan at least 1h for dinner and breakfast as there are so many things to try. The all you can drink is great with good wines ! Beds (western style) are very comfortable!

Beautiful room, beautiful location,beautiful food,beautiful staff

“Beautiful view and delicious meals!”

Great onsen (women and men separate) with a view on the Matsushima bay from the 5th floor, delicious meals prepared in front of you, refreshments during the day included. Overall very nice chilled experience!

“At least come here once in your life time”

It is the best in matsudhima

“Stunning views and room at a top end Japanese style property”

The room (I had the basic level option) was gigantic for Japan, with a huge picture window and a view to die for. To say I was blown away upon arrival would be an understatement. The hotel is spacious and uncrowded. I suspect it caters almost exclusively to the Japanese market so some instructions were on rather informal notes, or simply only in Japanese. The rate is breakfast and dinner included but also includes unlimited alcohol from 7pm and coffee/tea/refreshments all day with an icecream bar in the late morning and afternoon. The silence and sleep quality was superb as was the bathroom with shower.

Everything is amazing. It is expensive, but you get what you pay. I recommend staying for at least 2 nights. I stayed for only one night, and I think I could have enjoyed more (like the gardens and the free rental bike service) if I had more time. Having said that,I thoroughly enjoyed my bedroom, the lounge, restaurant, the baths. The free all you can eat ice cream in the lounge was also a positive surprise.

way beyond expectation, newly renovated room facing the garden and ocean, very generous amenities and free drink selection on executive floor. lots of value-added items for free. highly recommended.

environment and service of the staff is great

“Matsushima, the town and Matsushima Ichinobo are wonderful and absolutely worth a repeat visit!”

The staff was very polite, sincere and well-trained. The outdoor onsen itself was gorgeous and lovely. In it's day, the facilities must have been fit for royalty but even now she is a proud old ryokan. The meals are all you can eat and drink during the hours of operation. The meals are not simply "buffet". Many chefs are individually making your nigiri sushi or slicing your sashimi, manually tearing lettuce leaves, frying your order of tempura, etc. There is a free shuttle to town or from Mastushima or Mtsushima-Kaigan station. The scenery is breathtaking! The town is cute and quaint, albeit a bit touristy, but clean and fun nonetheless. Shiogama and Ishinomaki are easily accessed by the local trains (Note: the tsunami museum in Ishinomaki is closed on Monday)