Fodor's Expert Review Hotel New Station

Although business hotels are often cold, this one warms things up with a cheerful staff and a lively restaurant that serves freshwater iwana (char)—an area specialty. The rooms are adequate, but small. To get what Westerners would describe as a "full-size" room, request a deluxe twin. Every room has a private bath, and there are also modest, shared Japanese baths. To reach the hotel, take a left from the station exit and walk south for two minutes.