We stayed just one night, but from check-in to check-out we had an amazing time here. Coming from Tsuruoka JR Station, it cost us 1150 yen one way via taxi and 10 minutes to arrive here. Standing in the middle of a paddy pond amid the freshly planted rice paddies of the surrouding area, the design of the hotel is stunning, modern and sleek. Check-in was a breeze and staff spoke very good English. Every corner in the hotel seemed to have something new to see. As far as amenities, we appreciated the deep soaking tub in our room after a long train journey and the option of the public spa area/gym. We were also very grateful for coin laundry on the 1st floor costing ¥300 for washer, ¥100 for 30 minutes drying and ¥30 for the detergent. We elected not to try dinner at the Terrace, but entrees seemed to run from ¥1200 to ¥3000. Breakfast was an amazing spread of Western and Japanese foods. There is a great focus on local foods and sustainability at the hotel reflected in the food selection and gift selections at the gift shoppe. Overall, I was so impressed with our night here, I wished we could have stayed longer.