Ito Zagyosoh: Far from the hustle and bustle of the city

After staying at Asaba, I stayed at Zagyosoh. The experience was quite different. Both are hot spring hotels, but with very different styles. Asaba highlights traditional Japanese culture. It's hard to imagine that a hotel with a 500-year history can blend so well with modern simplicity. It's spotlessly clean, with an old-money vibe. It's perfect for walking barefoot in pajamas on the tatami mats. The air is full of relaxation. The private baths switch between men and women every few hours, and the guests are international. I like Zagyosoh's location the most. It's located in the dense highland forest of the Ito Peninsula, surrounded by ancient mountain peach trees and vegetation. Between the mountains and the sea, the pulse of life comes to you in the sound of the waves and the wind. At first, Zagyosoh feels like an old resort. It's big, with many rooms and facilities (even mahjong), but it's a bit old. Since there aren't many guests, many facilities are closed (mahjong is closed). On the same day, a Taiwanese senior tour group checked in. The guests at the next table at dinner and breakfast were all Chinese, probably all coming because of Jack Ma. The private bath is small, but the facilities are good. Unfortunately, there were leaves in the bath, which affected the experience. There aren't many staff. The receptionist and the restaurant server were the same cute girl. She served at least two tables at dinner, and the dishes were served a bit hastily. The food was so-so, but the menu was in Chinese.