JPN: Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch

10 Huis Ten Bosch-cho, Sasebo, Nagasaki, Japan

Okura Hotels and Resorts is an international chain of accommodations that was founded in Japan in 1958. The group behind the chain also owns Hotel JAL City and Hotel Nikko chains. Inspired by Amsterdam Centraal, the main railway station in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Hotel Okura JR Huis Ten Bosch (4*) stands adjacent to the lovely Dutch-themed amusement park.



The hotel, which has got a total of 320 guest rooms, is only a few minutes away from Huis Ten Bosch train station.

Thanks to one of my BFFs for taking this beautiful panorama shot!


The front desk is located on the second floor. Even though there was a queue, it wasn't long before I completed the check-in process. 



One of the porters helped us with our luggage as we made our way to the eighth floor.



A twin room with the view of the train station is 28 square metres in size. The hotel allows triple occupancy with an extra bed.


I recall watching a Japanese news programme mentioning about smaller bonus for civil servants in 2019.
We were faced the same scenario in Singapore due to the much slower economic growth.

Yes, you see them right. Five pairs of slippers!
The bathroom isn't too small, which is a good thing.



The La Mer series by Thalgo Japon have got interesting aroma, I must say.
Take a look at the vista from the room. Anyway, the rooms facing the theme park are much, much more expensive.


The hotel boasts the area's only natural hot spring. The public bath named Koto No Yu is free of charge for hotel guests.



I can't take a photo of the hot spring bath, of course, so here's the picture
from the information sheet that can be found in the guest room.
An Spa (yes, that's the name of the spa, not a case of incorrect English article) is the place to fulfil your beauty and relaxation needs.


Shop till you drop at the hotel's marketplace.


There's a Family Mart on the other end.



Sailer is a highly popular bakery that has been around for more than 100 years.
The seating area on the second floor is tastefully done without being ostentatious.

"Some Christmas tree ornaments do more than glitter and glow,
they represent a gift of love given a long time ago." ~ Tom Baker


For those who understand Japanese, there are books for your perusal.
Please don't take them away from the seating area.

It's not surprising that the hotel is a popular place for wedding.

There's a boutique showcasing traditional and modern wedding dresses.

That was the very first time I stepped into a traditional Japanese wedding hall.

On the first evening, we decided to have dinner outside. Instead of walking out of from the main entrance, we exited the hotel building from the side facing the amusement park.


Hotel guests with a Huis Ten Bosch passport ticket can use the dedicated harbour to board
the Canal Cruiser to the Tower City area of the amusement park.

There's a chapel at the grounds of the hotel.

"When I admire the wonders of a sunset ... my soul expands in the worship of the creator."
~ Mahatma Gandhi
There are two restaurants where you can enjoy buffet breakfast. One of them is Sakura, which is located on the third floor. I've written a post on it in my food blog.



Breakfast with a view!


Free-flow onsen tamago (lit. hot spring eggs)!


There aren't many choices of drinks
The other is Camellia, a bigger restaurant that's located on the first floor. Once again, do head to my food blog for the review.


Such a pleasant day with a cloudless sky!


Freshly baked bread and pastries from Sailer!


Compared to Sakura, Camellia offers a larger range of beverages.


We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel, even though it'd be even better if there were more facilities, such as fitness centre and swimming pool.

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