Higashi-Kishu, Mie Prefecture hotel rooms at the Independent

"Location : around 10 min walk from the JR station to the pier where the hotel provides free shuttle bus/ ferry pick up service. Room: nice size and view. Rather old style But i consider it reasonable as it is an old hotel. Onsen : I love the cave onsen. Very rare. This is the most beautiful features at the hotel. Meals: buffet style. I always prefer kaiseki style. But it is a big hotel with a lot of guests. Buffer style is easy to manage . Staff: nice and helpful Recommended for good value for money "

"The room was clean and has all amenities. The staff is very nice and always ready to help. The half board dinner and breakfast are fantastic, really like the way how it presented. "

"Given these are hostel prices the room I had was marvellous. A rural location but the bus stops were outside. I had a car which made the visit easier for me as I had the freedom to get around as I chose. Beautiful area, a great hostel with gorgeous scenery. The onset was lovely and clean, and the only thing that made it feel hostel like was that the interior decor was probably tired, however, coming from the UK, that is par for the course in this country and the hostel was more than tolerable for the price and facilities."

"The included meals were all excellent."

"Outstanding experience. Great food options and a wonderful spa!! The views and the property are magical. I can’t say enough about this place. It’s a fantastic experience!!"