TOYO INN

The size of the rooms seems to be average in Japan, but small for U.S. standards. Staff is friendly and welcoming, although they often don't speak much English. This place is old-school: they once seemed to lose my reservation, and when I asked them to double check, they went through a stack of papers. PAPER! Breakfast is included, but be careful with the laminated breakfast cards given at check-in, as you have to hand them in each morning you eat breakfast there. The place is clean and tidy, but often smells of smoke. I was able to work ok on my laptop in this room, and was a short walk away from the Kariya train station. Dry cleaning service is outstanding; good quality and extremely honest. Once I forgot a bill in my pant pockets, and it was returned to me with a note saying it was found in my pocket. Maybe this is representative of Japanese culture as a whole, but was very surprised and delighted by this. Small complaint: the hours dedicated for women to use the bath areas might as well not exist. Typically it lasts only one hour, at a time that is not really convenient (8-9pm). Overall, I like the Toyo Inn, and will continue to stay there on future business trips there.

I stayed at Toyo Inn for business on December. This is my second time staying at this hotel. The rooms are small but that is to be expected. The staff is friendly and accommodating. The breakfast is very good with some variety. I really enjoyed it! The hotel is in a good location. It's next to a grocery store, shops and restaurants. It's also a close walk to other restaurant as well as the JR station. Overall, a good stay and would welcome a future visit while on business.

The 2nd floor traditional bath sets this place apart from all other ekimae choices in Kariya. The breakfast is also near the best with respect to quality and variety day-to-day. They also serve an economical and good dinner in the same dining area if you're not comfortable ordering from local shops. Very near to the station and right next to the convenient Apita shopping for groceries, snacks, gifts, almost anything.