[2024 Komono Stay] Travel Guide for Kotobukitei (Updated Nov)
An unexpected self-service breakfast
After staying for one night at Shoutei with two meals included, dinner was a kaiseki meal served in the room, which was impeccable. The breakfast, according to the order, was buffet style, which I initially thought wasn't authentic.
To my surprise, after staying at so many hot spring hotels that also offer buffet breakfast, this one was the best. In summary, it had a wide variety of food and the quality was excellent.
In the end, I was stuffed from breakfast. It was amazing.
Mie Prefecture, Mie District, Komono Town
Yunoyama Onsen
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The 'Kotobuki Tei' Ryokan, with its full sprint service, is located in the Yunoyama Onsen area of Mie Prefecture, Japan
Having been in business for 110 years, this Japanese-style inn has built a good reputation by offering exquisite meals and exclusive hot spring baths, and has even been visited by the current Emperor of Japan.
However, the most famous aspect of this inn is the enthusiastic service of its staff. Whenever they guide guests to park, they sprint up a 200-meter uphill road with full force, often startling drivers who are staying for the first time! One might wonder why the staff at this inn are so spirited.
On a rainy day stay, although we didn't see the running girls, picture 6, a young staff member carried our suitcases 🧳 all the way from the entrance to the front desk without using an umbrella 🌂, and without putting the luggage 🧳 down, which was truly admirable and showed great service.
This sincere treatment was felt again when they sent us to the station, with the shuttle driver bowing 🙇♀️ at the station. My wife bowed back to him, and I hurried to buy tickets. After purchasing the tickets and turning back, the driver was slowly gliding in the vehicle, waiting for me. The moment I saw him, we waved to each other, feeling an immense warmth.
Kotobuki Tei
Komono. Komono-cho, Mie-gun, Komono Town