"If you are traveling light, the rooms are passable. If , like me, you have suitcases, the rooms are small.
Staff was very helpful. There was one English speaker on staff, making communication much easier."
"It was hard to access without a car (required a 40-minute bus ride from Kurashiki Station and a 15-minute walk from the nearest bus stop). The public bath house was nice, but some calming music would make it a little more relaxing when it's quiet. Otherwise, the door opening was very jarring."
"I haven't checked out yet, but so far the hotel has been amazing.
The staff are friendly and helpful; the room is large, clean, and comfortable; the bath is big and the shower pressure is strong. The bathroom looks much nicer than the standard tiny unit one most hotels have.
They offer plenty of amenities at check in, and have a range of items available for free loans if you need them, e.g. phone chargers. I will definitely be visiting Alpha-1 again.
My only criticism is that the bed and...
"Love this chain hotel with free breakfast. Walkable distance from Kurashiki station. Free bike rental is a plus for me to move around in Bikan historic area."
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The Shikoku Aquarium showcases marine life from the Seto Inland Sea with interactive touch pools and dolphin shows. Take a ferry to nearby Naoshima Island where contemporary art museums transform the rural landscape into an outdoor gallery.
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 24°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. The rainiest months in Utazu are June, July, September and August, with each month seeing an average of 227 mm of rainfall.
