FAQ

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Can minors stay at the hotel without adults?

In accordance with the guidelines of the relevant government agencies, minors staying alone must have parental consent.
We ask that you submit a consent form when you check in. If you do not submit the consent form, we may refuse to allow you to stay at our hotel.
Please use the consent form below.
Consent form for minors to stay

Is sleepwear available?

Original hotel pajamas (top and bottom set) are available in the lobby.
Please contact the hotel regarding larger sizes and children's pajamas as numbers are limited.

Is there any cell phone charger?

It is available at the reception desk.

What kind of equipment and amenities are available in the guest rooms?

[Free amenities] *Available on the 1st floor lobby.
2-piece pajamas, toothbrush, hairbrush, razor, cotton swabs, bath salts, body sponge, skin care products, coffee/tea/green tea

[Guest rooms amenities] *Available in the guest rooms.
Disposable slippers, various towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, deodorant spray

[Guest rooms amenities]
LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, internal telephone, refrigerator, toilet with bidet, air purifier, hair dryer, electric kettle. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our hotel.

Can I choose a specific room?

We're very sorry. We assign the rooms ourselves in order that all of our guests can have a pleasant stay. You won't be able to designate your room or floor. Designations will be accepted as requests, but please understand we cannot guarantee your selection.

Can I make an outside call from the guest rooms?

Outside calls cannot be made from the guest rooms.

Is there a trouser press?

Each floor has a trouser press located in its elevator hall. It is free to use, but we ask that you take it to your room and use it. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Can I check in early or check out late?

Depending on the guest rooms cleaning situation on the day, early check-in and late check-out are both available for JPY 1,000 per hour.
(Normal check-in time is 3:00 pm, normal check-out time is 11:00 am)
In addition, early check-in is available after 12:00 noon, and late check-out is available up to 2:00 pm.
*Please note that there may be some dates on which the service is unavailable.

Do you offer any drinks other than green tea as an amenity?

Yes, we have three types of tea: Coffee, Black tea, and Green tea.

Can I extend my check-out time?

Regular check-out is by 11:00 am, but if you wish to extend your check-out time, it will cost JPY 1,000 per hour (maximum check-out time is until 2:00 pm).
Please note that we may not be able to extend your stay depending on the date.

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Do you clean guest rooms everyday?

If you would like your room cleaned, you must attach a blue tag to the outside of your door by 12:00 noon.
Please note that if the tag is not attached, you will not be allowed into the room.

If you only want your towels changed, please attach an orange sign to the outside of guest roomsS door by 12:00 noon.
Towels will be provided at the door.
*For hygiene reasons, we will clean guest rooms every 4th night.
We may enter rooms on days other than cleaning days for guest rooms maintenance, legal inspections, and emergencies.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
*Some hotels are excluded.

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Is the water in the rooms potable?

Yes, you can drink it. Our hotel is equipped with a water purification system, so all the water in the unit baths in the guest rooms is purified water. Please experience the delicious water - SOU-BI-SUI.

Why does SOU-BI-SUI taste delicious and why is it good for the body?

The water purification system installed in the entire building removes dirt and rust from tap water, and reduces the amount of residual chlorine in the water to an amount that is in the lower levels of the legal concentration limit, making the water hypoallergenic.

What is the SOU-BI-SUI?

It is the name of the water provided by our hotel. We have installed a water purification system in the entire building, so guests get to enjoy purified water throughout our hotel, including the water coming out of the faucets and showers in the unit baths and the toilet with bidet function in the guest rooms, as well as the water from the faucets in common areas and the water used for laundry. Experience water that is not only delicious but is also gentle on the skin with SOU-BI-SUI.

Is there any smoking area inside the hotel?

Yes, located on the 1st floor.

Is there a computer I can use for free?

We are sorry, but we do not lend computers free of charge.

How is the hotel security?

We use contactless IC card keys.
When getting on the elevator, please touch your card key to the sensor and press the button for guest rooms floor.
Only guests staying at the hotel are allowed inside.

Are there vending machines in the building?

Yes, located in the vending corner on the second floor. We've prepared options ranging from soft drinks to alcohol.

Is there a coin laundry or microwave available?

Yes, located in the vending corner on the second floor.

Do you have an ice machine?

There is an ice machine that you can use for free inside the vending machine corner on the second floor. Our hotel has installed a water purification system throughout the building, so the ice in the machine is made from the delicious water called SOU-BI-SUI. Please use the ice machine. There are cups for ice beside the ice machine.

Is there parking?

Our hotel has no dedicated parking lot. We ask that you use the coin parking located nearby.

Please tell me the child rates and accommodation fees for children sharing existing beds.

Admission is free for preschool children (until they have graduated from kindergarten or nursery school).
Children from elementary school age will be charged the regular Adults rate. If there is one Adults and one elementary school student or older, please make a reservation for two Adults.

One child under elementary school age can sleep with you per bed.

Are there any cancellation fees?

Basic cancellation fee: 20% the day before, 80% on the day, 100% for no notice
*Depends on the accommodation plan.

When do I pay for my stay?

Payment is made at the front desk when you check in. If someone other than the guest will be paying, payment must be made before check-in, so please be sure to contact the hotel in advance.
Please note that We accept cashless payments only. We do not accept cash payments. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
When paying at the hotel front desk, please use a credit card or QR code payment. We accept various credit cards and the following QR code payments.
* Credit card and QR code payments are accepted at the automatic check-in machines.
* Credit cards can only be used for one-time payment.

Accepted credit cards: VISA, MASTER, JCB, American Express, Diners, Discover card, UnionPay
Accepted QR code payments: PayPay, d-pay, au PAY, Rpay, Alipay+, WeChatPay

What payment methods are accepted?

Payment can be made by credit card and QR code payment. Cash payment is not accepted. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Accepted credit cards: VISA, MASTER, JCB, American Express, Diners, Discover card, UnionPay
Accepted QR code payments: PayPay, d-pay, au PAY, Rpay, Alipay+, WeChatPay

*Credit cards are only available as one-time payments.
*Please use credit cards or QR code payment for payment at the hotel reception.

I don't have a credit card.

In addition to credit cards, the following QR code payment methods are accepted.

Accepted QR code payments: PayPay, d-pay, au PAY, Rpay, Alipay+, WeChatPay

*Please use credit cards or QR code payment for payment at the hotel reception. Cash payments are not accepted. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please understand.

Can I use VISA gift cards or JCB gift cards?

You can use it.
Our hotel is an affiliated store that accepts VJA gift cards and JCB gift cards.
Many people have gift cards with eco points, etc., so please feel free to use a VISA gift card or a JCB gift card to pay for your stay. (The terms and conditions of use are as stated on the card.) *The name of the VISA gift card has been changed to VJA gift card since January 2011.

Can I pay with a QUO Card?

Unfortunately, we cannot handle payments made using a QUO Card. We ask for your understanding.

Can I request that separate receipts be issued?

To comply with the invoice system, we regret to inform you that we are unable to issue separate receipts for a split accommodation fee for a single room per night or for only a part of the accommodation fee.

Can I send items by courier from the hotel?

We handle shipping through Yamato Transport. We also have cardboard boxes available for sale. Packages will be shipped without a cover, so please let our staff know should you require one.
Please note that we may refuse to accept valuables, broken articles, or packages that require special handling.

Will you hold my luggage for me before check-in/after check-out?

Yes, we will keep your luggage at the front desk before check-in and after check-out.
Please feel free to contact us.
The period for which luggage can be stored is limited to the days of check-in and check-out.
We cannot accept excessively large luggage, excessive amounts of luggage, or items that require freezing or refrigeration.
For more information, please contact each hotel.

Can you make a reservation for restaurants for me?

We are afraid, but we do not make a reservation for restaurants or tickets of amusement parks on behalf of the guests. Thank you for your understanding.

Can I stay with my pet(s)?

We're very sorry we cannot allow guests to stay together with their pets. We ask for your understanding.

Can I send my bags or mail to the hotel ahead of time via a parcel delivery service, postal mail, etc.?

Please include the guest's name and check-in date, select the "check-in date" as the arrival date for your luggage, and send it to the care of the hotel.
Please send your luggage under the same name as you provided when booking.
We cannot accept excessively large luggage, excessive amounts of luggage, or items that require freezing or refrigeration.
Please note that we do not accept cash on delivery, so please make payment at the time of shipment.
Please contact the hotel for more information.

I have a visitor, can I meet with him/her?

For security reasons, we ask that people other than guests not enter the rooms. Please meet with guests in the lobby.

Is there a curfew?

There is no curfew. However, for security reasons, the main entrance is locked between 1:00 am and 5:00 am.
Guests staying at the hotel can use their card key to unlock the door, but guests checking in should call the front desk staff using the intercom.
Also, please let us know if you will be arriving significantly later than the time you registered.

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