Unbelievable Takamatsu Getaway: Route Inn Yashima Hotel Awaits!
Unbelievable Takamatsu Getaway: Route Inn Yashima Hotel Awaits! - A Review That's Actually Helpful (and Kind of Messy)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the Route Inn Yashima Hotel in Takamatsu. And let me tell you, after a recent trip, I've got opinions. It's not just about the hotel; it's about the whole vibes. So, grab your coffee/tea/whatever gets you going, and let's dissect this place.
First Impressions & Accessibility-palooza:
Stepping into the Route Inn Yashima, the first thing that hits you is… well, it's clean. Like, ridiculously clean. They really lean into the whole "Cleanliness and safety" gig. Hand sanitizer everywhere, staff masked up, and the air smells… sanitized. Which, hey, in this day and age, I'm not complaining.
Accessibility is a HUGE plus. They really cater to guests with mobility issues, and it's more than just a token effort. Elevators? Check. Ramps? Check. “Facilities for disabled guests” that are actually useful? Big, fat check! This is a real win for anyone who needs it, and I give them major kudos for it. The elevator situation is straightforward and efficient.
Rooms: My Little Fortress (Mostly):
The rooms… okay, they're functional. "Available in all rooms" features are solid. Air conditioning is the standard. You get Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Blackout curtains, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens. You know, the basics. The Complimentary tea was a lifesaver because you can't function without tea in the morning. My room had a view of… well, the car park. Not exactly postcard material, but it was a quiet room, and that's a BIG win for me because sleep is sacred. The Internet access – wireless was great, the Internet access – LAN was also available if you prefer the cable. I mean, it's not the Ritz, but it's clean, the bed was comfortable and the Blackout curtains were a huge godsend for sleeping in. They really did think of the details.
Food, Glorious Food (and Sometimes, Just Food):
Okay, the food situation is where things get… interesting. Let's start with the good, and they do have some good.
- Breakfast [buffet]: This is your bread and butter… literally. The breakfast buffet is a solid spread with both Asian breakfast, Western breakfast options. You can get your usual suspects like eggs, bacon, and toast, but there are also some Japanese specialties. They had miso soup, which is a must-have, and a few other interesting dishes that changed daily. It's a good way to start the day. Just… don't expect Michelin star quality.
- Restaurants: The restaurant situation is decent. The restaurant offers a la carte items. You can get your grub on there.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: They offer coffee and tea, I was able to get my caffeine hit during the day.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax (or Not So Much):
This is where the Route Inn Yashima feels a little… limited. It's not really a resort.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: They offer a gym, but I did not use it, but it is there for those people who are actively fitness fans.
- Sauna, Spa/sauna: They have a spa, but it is not top of the line.
- Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: They offer an outdoor pool for those who like a dip.
A Deep Dive into Cleanliness & Safety (Because, Let’s Be Real, We Care):
Okay, so this is where the Route Inn shines. They take cleanliness seriously.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Confirmed. Slightly obsessive, but good.
- Daily disinfection in common areas & Rooms sanitized between stays: Absolutely. You feel safe.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere. I mean, everywhere.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Definitely, and they're wearing masks and following the rules.
- Safe dining setup: Tables are well-spaced.
- Hygiene certification: Likely, given the level of meticulousness.
The Minor Details (That Actually Matter):
- Internet, Internet [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: The Wi-Fi was solid, fast, and reliable.
- Laundry service: They offer laundry services.
- Car Park [free of charge]: Awesome. Free parking is always a win.
- Front desk [24-hour]: Always helpful.
- Elevator: Good for those who are going to the higher floors.
My Quirky Observations & Imperfections:
- The "extra long bed" was great!: Never had a problem with my feet hanging out.
- The food could be a bit more adventurous: I wish they offered more diverse menus.
- The views could be better: While the hotel doesn't offer a view of the mountain, I bet on a higher floor you'll probably get a pretty view.
Emotional Reactions (The Good, the Bad, and the Messy):
Look, this isn't the most glamorous hotel in the world. But it's reliable. It's clean. It's a good base of operations.
Overall:
Is Route Inn Yashima Hotel Awaits! the perfect hotel? No. But is it a perfectly serviceable and secure option for your Takamatsu adventure? Absolutely.
My Final Say: I'd go back. Especially if you're prioritizing accessibility, cleanliness, and a budget-friendly stay.
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Unbelievable Kobe Views: Kobe Motomachi Tokyu REI Hotel Awaits!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to wade through my Takamatsu Yashima adventure like a lost puppy in a rice paddy. This ain't your pristine, perfectly-timed itinerary. This is the REAL DEAL. Expect typos, existential dread, and the occasional craving for a good, solid cup of coffee.
Day 1: Arrival & Hotel Route Inn Shenanigans! (Prepare for Jet Lag & Karaoke Dreams)
14:00 - Finally, Japan! (Or, The Inevitable Airport Fiasco)
Ugh. Plane. Delayed. Again. You'd think after a decade of traveling, I'd be immune to the soul-crushing disappointment of a delayed flight. Nope. Still feel like I've been punched in the spiritual gut. But hey, eventually I landed at Takamatsu Airport. Smooth immigration, bless their efficient souls! Thank the travel gods. First stop was a quick bus ride (managed to NOT get lost, HUGE WIN) to the Hotel Route Inn Takamatsu Yashima. I chose it for the free breakfast, obviously. Gotta fuel that exploration engine!
16:00 - Room Check-in… and Instant Regret (Maybe Too Much Convenience?)
The room. Clean, compact, efficient. You know, the Japanese standard. I swear, my suitcase took up half the floor space. The real issue? I was SO TIRED. Seriously considering just collapsing on the bed and not moving for days. But… the lure of a vending machine full of weird-flavored drinks and the promise of a hot bath at the communal onsen upstairs… too compelling.
17:00 - Onsen Ambush! (Or, My Brief, Awkward Encounter with Naked Men)
The onsen! I hyped myself up. Japanese bathhouse! Relaxation! Zen! Reality? It was…intense. First of all, I'm not sure if I've ever been that naked in public before. Secondly… the men. Older gentlemen, mostly, chatting away as if they were in a cozy living room, not a steam-filled bath with strangers. I tried to pretend I knew what I was doing, bobbed around, and high-tailed it back to my room after a solid ten minutes. Too self-conscious. Maybe next time.
19:00 - Dinner: Ramen, Real Ramen, And a Confession
Found a tiny ramen place nearby. The smell of pork broth alone was enough to resuscitate me. Ordered the most complicated bowl on the menu (because, why not?). This ramen? Absolute heaven. The broth, the noodles, the chashu pork… I’m starting to develop a ramen addiction, I think. Confession: I slurped loudly. Judgment free zone, hopefully.
21:00 - Karaoke… and the Dark Side of Japan!
Back at the hotel. A few drinks and a moment of weakness (the onsen made me vulnerable) led to karaoke. OH MY GOD. I thought my singing was bad at home? It's a whole other level when you're singing falsetto to a J-Pop song that has no business being sung in Japanese. The other people in the group, bless their hearts, tried to be polite… mostly. Ended the night with a profound sense of humiliation and the vague suspicion that I may have offended some very nice locals. Still worth it.
Day 2: Yashima Mountain & Ferry Fiascos! (Prepare for Views & Regret)
07:00 - Free Breakfast Bliss (and the Dread of the Day After)
Hotel's free breakfast buffet! Everything from miso soup to scrambled eggs (which were suspiciously yellow…but delicious). Coffee. Coffee is life. I needed it after the karaoke fiasco.
09:00 - Yashima Hike: Nature, Views, And My Own Personal Hell
Up Yashima Mountain! The promised views were indeed spectacular. The Seto Inland Sea shimmered below, dotted with islands like jade jewels. The temple was interesting, the history fascinating… and the hike? Brutal. I'm, like, two steps away from being a serious couch potato. Gasping for air, questioning every choice.
11:00 - The Tanuki Incident (and My Deep-Seated Hatred of Souvenirs)
The Yashima Temple had a ton of cute tanuki (raccoon dog) statues. I, a grown woman, almost bought a tiny ceramic tanuki wearing a chef's hat. Almost. Resist… resist… eventually I did. Still, the urge was strong. I blame the cuteness and the jet lag.
13:00 - Ferry to… Somewhere! (Planning? What's Planning?)
Decided, on a whim, to catch a ferry to an island. I have NO IDEA where. Just picked a random one. Didn't look at a map. Didn't check the weather. This is the kind of decision-making that leads to disaster. But I have a sense of adventure (or maybe it's just a lack of common sense).
14:00 - The Ferry Fiasco Begins! (Sea Sickness, Squirrels, and Sudden Rain)
The ferry was nice, at first! Then the waves got choppy. Then I got queasy. Spent the majority of the trip staring intently at the horizon, willing the sea to be still. Arrived, bleary-eyed, on the island to… a sudden downpour and a bunch of squirrels that look disturbingly judgmental.
16:00 - Island Escape! (And the Realization I'm Clumsy)
After being completely soaked and still feeling green around the gills, I raced back to the ferry, slipped on a wet rock and nearly ate pavement. Then, the ferry back. Ahaha. On a positive note, the rain stopped just in time for me to miss the bus back to the hotel.
19:00 - Dinner: Convenience Store Ramen (A Low Point)
No energy to find a restaurant. Convenience store ramen. Acceptable, but nothing to write home about. Feeling slightly defeated, but determined to try again tomorrow.
Day 3: Takamatsu City & Departure… Maybe? (The Final Day of Mishaps)
07:00 - Another Breakfast, Another Attempt at Sanity
Breakfast again! Same as before. Still love the coffee. Regrouping. Gotta tackle Takamatsu City.
09:00 - Ritsurin Garden: Beauty… and Anxiety
The Ritsurin Garden was breathtaking. Serene ponds, perfectly manicured trees, bridges and teahouses. It gave me a tiny bit of peace. But… the crowds! And the constant feeling that I was going to accidentally step on something precious and get yelled at by a Japanese grandpa! I walked fast.
11:00 - Takamatsu Castle and the Ghosts of Samurai Past… and Present Regret
Takamatsu Castle was really cool (or maybe I just needed a break from the garden crowds). I kept imagining samurai duels and… okay, maybe my mind was just wandering.
13:00 - Lunch: The Search for the Perfect Udon (and More Failed Attempts)
Udon! Gotta have udon! Found a place. It was… average. I'm starting to think my taste buds are broken. Or maybe I'm just too tired to appreciate the finer points of Japanese cuisine.
15:00 - Souvenir Shopping: The Dreaded Duty (And a Tanuki Redemption?)
Souvenir shopping. Ugh. Bought some keychains. Bought some snacks. Stared longingly at a tiny ceramic tanuki with a chef's hat. Sigh. Maybe I did need it.
17:00 - Hotel Wind-Down and Pre-Flight Panic
Back at the hotel. Packing. Checking my flight. Starting to have a little breakdown. Did I learn anything? Am I a better person after this trip? Did I actually enjoy myself?
19:00 - Final Dinner: Pizza… at the Airport?! (The Ultimate Blasphemy?)
Airport food. Pizza. The least Japanese meal possible, but I just needed something familiar. Judgment? I welcome it.
21:00 - Flight Home: And the Endless Cycle Begins!
Delayed flight. Again. Goodbye, Takamatsu. I'll probably be back. Eventually. Maybe.
So there you have it. My Takamatsu Yashima adventure. Messy, imperfect, and entirely my own. And now I REALLY need a nap. Travel safe and be sure to plan your own adventures!
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Unbelievable Takamatsu Getaway: Route Inn Yashima Hotel Awaits! - Your Brain Dump of Questions & Answers (Because Let's Be Real, We ALL Need This)
Okay, Spill: Is this "Yashima" place even worth the hype? I mean, it *sounds* vaguely exotic...
Alright, buckle up, buttercup. "Worth the hype" is a loaded question, isn’t it? Listen, first off, I'm going to be brutally honest (as always). Yashima feels… *different*. It's not your bustling Tokyo. It's not the sleekness of some Kyoto ryokan. Yashima... is kinda… *chill*. And sometimes, that chill is EXACTLY what you need. Think panoramic views of the Inland Sea (seriously, the *views*), a bit of history, and the general feeling of "ahhh, I can finally breathe."
BUT… listen. My expectations weren't *sky high*. I'd seen the pictures, sure, the postcard-perfect shots from the top of the mountain. I imagined tranquility. And then I got there... and it was *windy*! Like, "hold onto your hat or risk it flying into a nearby mountain range"-windy. (I'm not kidding, I almost lost my favorite scarf.) Still, even buffeted by the gusts, the views were stunning. Worth it? Mostly... yes.
The *REAL* gem, for me, was the history and the slightly kooky way they present it. They practically *beg* you to climb up to the top (it's a bit of a hike, mind you, but manageable even for this desk jockey). And once you're there, you can spend hours just wandering and absorbing the stories. I learned so much I didn't know, seriously, I could bore you with all the historical details, but I won't, to save your life.
The Route Inn Yashima Hotel: Is it as… *blah* as it looks in the pictures? (Because, let's be real, Route Inns have a *reputation*.)
Okay, now we're getting *down* to brass tacks. Yes, Route Inns are… reliable. Predictable. They're like the comfy, slightly worn-out shoes you always reach for. Not *stylish*, mind you. Functionally sound. Which, honestly, after a day of exploring Yashima, I *appreciated*.
The room itself? Tiny, but clean! Which, in the grand scheme of things, is all I really ask for. The bed? Fine. The bathroom? Perfectly adequate (and surprisingly powerful water pressure in the shower, which is a major win in my book!). And the *onsen*? Don't even get me started. After a windswept afternoon, sinking into that hot, bubbly water... pure *bliss*. My shoulders just *melted*. I could have stayed there for hours.
But… the breakfast. Ah, the breakfast. Let's just say it's… an experience. A *Japanese* experience, which is great if you *like* Japanese breakfasts. Lots of rice, miso soup, some questionable-looking pickled things (I bravely tried one… and it wasn't my thing). But hey, there's toast and eggs*, too! (thank god).*
Food! FOOD! What's the *real* deal with Takamatsu food? And, importantly, what's CLOSE to the hotel? My Google Maps skills are… lacking.
Okay, food! This is where Takamatsu REALLY shines. Udon! It's *everywhere*! And honestly, it's mostly *amazing*. You're *obligated* to try it.
Okay listen. Forget "fancy". You're here for the *udon*. I had this tiny little place down on the road from the hotel. It wasn't even that fancy, it was just a tiny shop with some tables. And the *udon* there? Out of this world! I mean, fresh, chewy noodles, simple but perfect broth, and a sense of utter contentment after every bite. I went back three times! It was a *problem*. A Delicious, carby problem.
As for your Google Maps deficiency… The area around the hotel isn't exactly a culinary mecca. There are a few small restaurants, a convenience store or two (thank god for *konbini*!), and the aforementioned udon places that I mentioned before. But don't expect Michelin stars, okay? Think "authentic, local, and delicious in its simplicity." And if you have a car (which, I didn't), you can venture further afield. But honestly? I was perfectly happy with the udon, and a Lawson's convenience store run, after a day of hiking. Honestly, don't stress. The food scene is solid.
The Yashima Temple: Worth the trek *up* the mountain? (I'm not exactly known for my athleticism.)
Alright, let's talk temples and treks. The Yashima Temple is *part* of the whole Yashima experience. It's not just *any* temple; it’s a pretty significant one, with a decent bit of history. Yes, you have to go up (or take the bus, which let's be honest, is what I did on the way down after my legs screamed in protest).
But here's the thing: It's not *just* about the temple itself. The path up is peppered with little sights and spots to stop that keep your interest peaked.. But *the views though* from the top are truly special. Honestly, the fact it's a former battlefield makes it inherently fascinating, even if you don't buy into the spiritual vibe. (I'm more of a history nerd myself.)
Okay, the Onsen... Spill the Beans! What's it REALLY like? (I'm a bit… shy.)
The *onsen*. The *onsen*! Okay, deep breaths. I get it. The whole, "naked and exposed" thing can be… intimidating, especially for us Westerners. But, seriously, if you're even *considering* going to Japan, you need to just get over it. It's part of the culture, and it's actually… amazing.
The Route Inn Yashima onsen? It's not huge, but it’s clean. It has indoor and outdoor baths. The water is lovely and hot. That's the important part! There are no bathing suits allowed, this is the truth. You get a tiny towel and a little stool. You wash before getting in the bath (it's the law!). And then… you soak.
The first time is awkward. You feel self-conscious. You’re looking at other people (who are probably *very* used to it). Then you relax. You let it all go. And after a while, you don't notice anything. You're just… warm. And your muscles are sighing with pleasure. It's *wonderful*. Trust me on this one. Just go. You'll thank me later. I actually went at different times, to avoid being crammed with too many people, at off-peak hours, is what I did.
