Rakuten STAY MOTEL Kujukurihama Katakai vs NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

Same City · Chōshi Distance: 40.8km
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Rakuten STAY MOTEL Kujukurihama Katakai

★★ 2-Star
8.2 8
Chōshi
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NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

★★★★ 4-Star
8.8 25
Chōshi
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.1 (87)
9.1 (86)
Booking.com
8.1 (56)
9.3 (48)
Expedia
7.8 (47)
8.6 (20)
Overall Average
8.2 (190)
8.8 (163)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Rakuten STAY MOTEL Kujukurihama Katakai NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Spacious, modern, and generally clean rooms + Traditional Kedo-style houses remodeled modernly praised in many reviews
+ Ideal location near the beach for surfing and coastal trips + Free minibar drinks (sake, wine, beer) repeatedly mentioned
+ Private hot spring facilities and terraces for relaxation + Comfortable beds and wood-scented bathhouse impressive
+ Convenient parking space for guests traveling by car + Staff friendliness and great location for Sawara exploration
+ Delicious breakfast and high-quality restaurant
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Cumbersome check-in process due to the unmanned system - Rooms scattered across buildings, inconvenient walk to reception and dining
- Difficulty in getting immediate on-site support for facility issues - Dragging luggage on dark streets late at night feels unsafe, repeated in reviews
- Potential for insects due to the surrounding environment

Recommended For

Surfers and beach travelers Family travelers

Recommended For

Couples Solo travelers Families

Guest Reviews

Rakuten STAY MOTEL Kujukurihama Katakai

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Very clean, modern rooms with excellent private open-air bath

Booking.com 2.8 Family

Great location near the beach and clean room

Uncomfortable pillows and noise from the floor above

Agoda 6.0 Group

Spacious and comfortable room

Broken facilities like the washing machine and projector

NIPPONIA Sawara Merchant Town Hotel

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Kedo-style lodging and bathhouse perfect for enjoying Sawara charm

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Historical building with modern furniture, detailed craftsmanship and helpful staff

Booking.com 9.3 Couple

Free minibar and comfy beds, excellent breakfast

No shuttle for late arrival, inconvenient dark walk

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Woody bath scent and unplugged TV-free experience

Booking.com 8.6 Family

Clean modern room by canal, convenient for old Sawara

Inconvenient walk to reception

Location Comparison

Distance: 40.8km

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