KAMENOI HOTEL Kujukuri
8,3/10 Excellent - Based on 112 reviews
KAMENOI HOTEL Kujukuri sits on the northern stretch of Kujukuri Beach in Asahi, Chiba, occupying a tall seaside building that places many rooms with balconies facing the Pacific. The property mixes Japanese-style tatami rooms and Western twin/double layouts alongside family-oriented garden villas with private bathrooms and saunas; some room types include futons and higher-floor sea views. Practical amenities include free Wi‑Fi, complimentary parking, pet-friendly options and a shuttle service, and the front desk can assist with local transfers and basic accessibility arrangements.
Bathing is a central feature: guests can choose between a large first-floor public bath and a rooftop 10th‑floor panoramic onsen that frames wide ocean views, while reservable private baths are available for families or small groups. The spring water is drawn from the local Asahi–Kujukuri thermal source and is valued locally for its saline, iodine-rich character; the bathing complex also includes an outdoor bath, jet and relaxation pools and a sauna, making the property an accessible ryokan with onsen Kujukuri for visitors seeking sea-to-tub panoramas.
Dining is offered buffet-style with an emphasis on regional seafood and seasonally driven produce, and an on-site restaurant provides terrace-facing seating toward the sea. Room options span compact twin units to larger family configurations and garden villas with sauna, so the hotel suits couples, families and small groups looking for a coastal base. Located within easy driving distance of nearby coastal attractions and roughly thirty to forty kilometres from the main international airport, the property presents a practical ryokan with private onsen Chiba option for seaside stays.
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Review summary for: KAMENOI HOTEL Kujukuri
Positive Reviews
Helpful, attentive staff
Multiple reviews praise staff for being kind and accommodating — assisting with taxis, providing yukata and explaining services; restaurant staff noted as friendly.
Large, varied onsen and attractive baths
Guests highlighted spacious bathing areas, a stunning 10th‑floor/infinity bath with views and a good variety of pools and bathing options that made the onsen experience a highlight.
Excellent buffet meals using local ingredients
Breakfast and dinner buffets received frequent praise for quality, variety and use of local produce; several guests said the food was delicious and abundant.
All rooms have ocean views and scenic location
Many reviewers appreciated the unbeatable ocean/front views, sunrise views from rooms and the relaxing sound of waves; the property’s setting and scenery are repeatedly described as excellent.
Clean, renovated rooms and extra facilities
Guests noted recently renovated, clean rooms and enjoyed extra facilities such as glamping/villas with private saunas, karaoke rooms and family‑friendly beach access.
Negative Reviews
Some onsen facilities are worn or broken
Several comments mention aging or out‑of‑order equipment in public baths (broken lockers, torn screens, unrepaired damage) indicating maintenance is needed in parts of the bathing areas.
Remote location and limited nearby conveniences
Multiple reviews point out the hotel is a bit out of the way — far from the station and convenience stores (one noted a 25–30 minute walk to the nearest 7‑Eleven), so transport or taxis are often required.
Room comfort and condition issues in places
Complaints include air conditioning blowing hot air in one room, balconies needing repair, lack of in‑room baths in some room types, and condensation problems inside villas during wet weather.
Childcare/cleanliness concerns for babies
One reviewer felt the baby bed in the bath area looked unhygienic and noted there was no nearby diaper‑changing space, which made bathing with very young infants less convenient.
Language/service inconsistencies and small operational issues
A few guests mentioned a language barrier with staff, reception lacking warm smiles at times, and minor operational problems (vending machines not accepting new banknotes, outdoor lighting turned off) that affected their stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
The hotel offers a range of room types: standard rooms for 2–4 guests, family rooms (Deluxe Family) that can sleep up to six, and larger villa units around 57 m² for families or groups.
Yes — there are public hot-spring baths including a large public bath and an observation bath with ocean views; tattoos may be restricted in public bathing areas, so check the policy before using the onsen.
A hotel-operated shuttle runs between JR Asahi Station and the hotel (approximately 10 minutes); from Narita Airport you can travel by train toward Asahi Station and use the shuttle or take a direct car transfer.
Staff members are primarily Japanese; the hotel provides English information on its site and some front-desk staff can assist in English, but guests may want a translation app for detailed requests.
The hotel serves buffet-style meals with a focus on local seafood and regional dishes; breakfast is served in the morning and dinner service runs in the evening (restaurant hours are published by the hotel).
Pets are permitted only in designated pet-friendly villa units that include a private bathroom, sauna and an outdoor dog-run area; regular guest rooms do not allow pets.
Villa units include a private sauna, but public onsen facilities are shared; private-bath reservations for public facilities are not standard — contact the hotel directly to request any private-use options.
The hotel has an on-site shop selling local products and essentials, and additional convenience stores and supermarkets are available near Asahi Station within a short drive.
Nearby highlights include Kujukuri Beach and coastal spots such as Cape Gyobu, Hasunuma Seaside Park and Inubosaki Lighthouse, all reachable by short drives for half‑day or day trips.
Standard check-in starts in the afternoon and check-out is in the morning (specific times are shown on your booking); the hotel publishes scheduled shuttle departures from Asahi Station and return trips — check the hotel’s access page or confirm at booking for exact shuttle times.