Garland Court Usami Hotel

The appartement was spacious, well equipped and very quiet. It has a with a nice view over the valley. Although english was a bit difficult, the reception was extremely friendly and helpful. The private onsen was very nice and relaxing after a day of visiting the area.

Garland Court was a very nice place for me and my husband to stay. It is far enough away from Tokyo to feel like we had really gotten away from the busy city. If you like to surf Usami is on the coast and has some good waves and is frequented by the locals as a surf location. The staff at Garland Court was very friendly and courteous. We unfortunately don't speak Japanese and there was no one there during our stay that spoke English, but that wasn't a problem for us at all! When we phoned before our arrival the guy on the phone spoke perfect English, but he wasn't there when we arrived. Up on a quiet mountain and fairly easy to find, we were able to navigate the taxis and public transit systems. They also have a free shuttle that will take you into the town of Usami at designated times. The Onsen at Garland Court was cozy, very hot and open to guests 24 hours. They have two private pools that were a perfect relaxation point for me and my husband. Our room was in traditional Japanese style and had a kitchen so we could make our own food. We basically made a giant futon bed on the floor and slept like babies. We spent seven days at Garland Court and really enjoyed our time here. They also gave us a free voucher to use the public Onsen that is within walking distance on the same mountain.