My fiance and I splurged one night of our Japan trip to stay at Watei Kazekomichi. Our entire stay here was absolutely wonderful. We were picked up from Atami Station by the staff, and upon reaching the ryokan, we were welcomed with a beautiful view of the hillside and ocean, green tea, and small snacks as we were checked in. The room itself was everything I could have wished for - immaculately clean, spacious, and peaceful. The private onsen was the perfect temperature and the futon beds were so comfortable. The kaiseki dinner and breakfast were also delicious, and every step felt like we were being catered to. At check-out, the hotel called a taxi for us to take us back to the station.

Our room was at the very bottom floor so every time we went for a meal or stepped out of the ryokan, it was four flights of stairs up. Small potatoes after walking 8 miles every day the rest of our trip.

The view was immaculate! Just seeing it from their reception already, that you are in for a treat! The hospitality of the place is great as well! They were very kind and very responsive with my request!! The food was amazing as well! I've never had this type of food presentation be that fancy and taste good as well! Props to the chef for the food! I would definitely come back to stay at this place if I ever get the chance again.

It is a bit far away from the city area. That's honestly the only small thing I would complain, but they cover it by asking you if you want a shuttle to which stations to be dropped off, and picked up as well.

The ryokan was gorgeous, beautiful view, very well appointed. The private onsen was incredible, looking out over Atami Bay. I felt very relaxed enjoying the hot tea provided. The dinner and breakfast were awesome and private. The service at the ryokan was exceptional as well, from the email communication beforehand, to the pickup/dropoff service, to our baggage handling, to the servers at the restaurant. High quality pajamas too. All 10/10.

I only wish we could have had dinner in our room! But really not a big deal at all.

It was better than imagined. The staff are extremely nice, the rooms are amazing and so are the views. Dinner and breakfast felt perfect and it was all for a great price.

There aren't many things in walking distance, but the ryokan had everything we needed.

The staff were attentive and very helpful. They would call the room to inform us of meal times (breakfast/dinner) which would usually be a several course meal overlooking the view from a semi-private booth. They also arranged to pick us up from the nearest station as well as drop-off at the end of our stay.

Not a huge complaint at all but during our stay, the night shift staff spoke more English than the day shift staff. Not a huge issue because for the most part we understood each other. There were also 2-3 different types of yukata/casual wear they offered to us to wear during our stay but the intro booklet only explained how to wear a yukata. I wish there was more detail about the other outfits they provided about when to wear them or some history.

Staying at Watei Kazekomichi was an unforgettable experience. The private apartment offered breathtaking views, and having an onsen right there was such a special luxury. The people there were wonderful, going above and beyond to make my stay feel personalized and welcoming. The food was perfect—each meal felt like a work of art, both in taste and presentation. I can’t wait to go back; it’s a place that truly embodies relaxation and beauty. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an incredible stay in Atami. ❤️

The air condition was a bit noisy at night in my room. I would appreciate it if there is a public washing machine.

The experience as a whole. It is really difficult to choose just one thing. Having breakfast and dinner included as add-ons is a MUST for your stay. Try to make it for the shuttle bus time, much easier on the travel. Also add a massage! As soon as you arrive, book one for that night (if you're staying just for one night) because the time slots get filled quickly.

Nothing to note. Truly was an amazing stay.

Wonderful ryokan that matched all the expectations for traditional Japanese hospitality. Very efficient and kind staff. Great service but not in an overwhelming way. My mother and I both loved the onsen with the beautiful view of the ocean. (Bonus - it was fun to watch the trains coming and going through the train station from a distance at night, plus the pretty night view of the small city.) The breakfast was very delicious and beautiful. The owner dropped us off at Atami station when we left. Highly recommend this place.

Nothing.

scenic views, wonderful amenities, breakfast was delicious. onsen was spacious and great. impeccable service. the best place I’ve ever stayed

I’m the beginning when you arrive you are asked to schedule everything for your trip. this is helpful as they are extremely on time but they don’t give you a copy so you have to remember the exact times you put otherwise drivers may be waiting on you. I think it would be helpful if they provided a copy of it to you so you don’t feel rushed