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Unbelievable Abant Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan: You WON'T Believe Your Eyes!

Unbelievable Abant Hotel in Shizuoka: You Won't Believe Your Eyes! (Unless You Book It!) - A REAL Review. Buckle Up.

Okay, folks, lemme just say this: hotels are, like, a thing. You need one. You find one. You hope it's not a total disaster. Well, I just got back from the Unbelievable Abant Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan, and let me tell you… "disaster" is the last thing on my mind. More like… "Whoa, did that REALLY happen?!" This ain't your grandma's hotel review. This is the raw truth, with all the messy bits.

First Impressions (And a Near-Disaster!)

Getting to the Abant was a breeze, thanks to their airport transfer. (I hate navigating foreign airports. The thought of dealing with train tickets after a 14-hour flight makes me want to crawl back into bed.) The drive? Gorgeous. Rolling green hills, glimpses of the sea… you KNOW you’re in Japan.

Accessibility? You Betcha! (And Why It Actually Matters)

Now, listen up, because this is important. Accessibility. It's HUGE. I have a friend with mobility issues, and finding decent, truly accessible hotels is a nightmare. I’m happy to report that the Abant gets a gold star. Wheelchair accessible, elevators running smoothly, ramps everywhere, and I heard a whisper about rooms specifically designed for easier movement. Seriously, folks, this is not just a checkbox; it’s genuine care. They also claim to have facilities for disabled guests, which is a relief.

The Room: My Little Sanctuary (And a Tiny Freakout)

Okay, the rooms… they are not just rooms; they are experiences. Seriously. My room:

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! (Thank GOD!)
Air conditioning. Necessary. Did I mention summer in Japan is… well, intense?
A super comfy Extra long bed.
A Seating area with a view. I’m a sucker for a good view. And that window that opens? Pure bliss! You can actually smell the air!
Blackout curtains (needed for those jet lag induced naps!).
Coffee/tea maker & complimentary tea (because adulting).
Private bathroom. Yes please!
Slippers, bathrobes, and all the toiletries (because, you know, luxury!).
In-room safe box because sometimes you just can’t trust people.
Internet access – wireless

I also need to mention soundproofing. It works. I couldn’t hear a peep from the hallway!

Now, here's a confession. The first time I walked in, I had this minor panic attack. I nearly fainted from the sheer niceness of it all. "Is this real life?!" I whined.

Getting Cleaned Up and Rejuvenated: The Spa, Pool, and That Darned Sauna (Oh My!)

Okay, so the spa. The spa at Abant… is an experience.

Spa/sauna, steamroom, and pool with view
Body scrub, Body wrap, and massage. The massage alone was worth the trip. I think I actually melted.
Swimming pool [outdoor]
Fitness center
Foot bath I spent an entire afternoon hopping between the sauna, the pool (that view!!), and getting massaged until I was putty. The only problem? I almost fell asleep in the sauna. (Don't judge. It was that relaxing.)

Food, Glorious Food (And My Confession About the Buffet)

Okay, the food. This is where things got complicated.

Restaurants,
Asian cuisine in restaurant
International cuisine in restaurant
Western cuisine in restaurant
Breakfast [buffet]
Restaurants, Poolside bar, Coffee/tea in restaurant
Snack bar
Room service [24-hour]

The buffet? OMG. It was… a thing of beauty. The variety was insane. Plus, the servers are always around for help (if you are like me and can’t handle a buffet without help).

My confession: the buffet. I ate ALL the things. It made me feel so incredibly guilty – but so incredibly happy.

Cleanliness and Safety: Peace of Mind is Priceless

Japan is already pretty damn safe, but the Abant takes it to the next level.

Anti-viral cleaning products
Daily disinfection in common areas as well as your room. I'm talking about sanitized rooms.
Hand sanitizer is everywhere. Like, everywhere.
Staff trained in safety protocol
Hotel chain
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, and Security [24-hour] I never felt even slightly concerned. It’s truly a haven.

Services and Conveniences: They Think of Everything (Even the Weird Stuff)

Okay, this is where the Abant really shines. They anticipate everything.

Concierge.
Laundry service and Dry cleaning (because, let's be real, I managed to spill something on myself within the first hour).
Cash withdrawal
Convenience store (for emergency Pocky runs)
Doorman
Air conditioning in public area
Elevator
Luggage storage
Front desk [24-hour] I used the Ironing service, and they provided Essential condiments.

For the Kids and Couples (And Everyone In Between!)

They thought of everyone, from babysitting service to the couple's room or a designated proposal spot.

Internet & Gadgets: Staying Connected (Even When You Want to Disconnect)

The Internet access [LAN], Internet services, Wi-Fi in public areas, were reliable.

Internet access – LAN
Internet access – wireless
Wi-Fi [free] They even offer Laptop workspace

Anything Else? (Because They Really Thought of Everything)

I could go on and on. I might sound like I’m gushing, and yeah, I kind of am. I've barely covered all they offer, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Car park [free of charge], and even a Gift/souvenir shop.

The Abant Hotel: My Verdict?

This place isn't just a hotel. It's an experience. It's a chance to, you know, actually relax. It's a place where you feel safe, pampered, and (dare I say it?) happy.

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Hotel Abant Shizuoka Shizuoka Japan

Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your cookie-cutter, Instagram-perfect itinerary. This is real me, wrestling with jet lag and questionable ramen in the land of the rising sun. We're heading to Hotel Abant Shizuoka, which, honestly, I booked mostly because the pictures on the website looked vaguely promising and the price wasn't going to bankrupt me. Let's see if it lives up to the hype… or if I spend the whole time weeping silently in the lobby.

The Absolutely Authentic (and Slightly Chaotic) Hotel Abant Shizuoka Adventure

Day 1: Arrival and the Great Convenience Store Debacle

10:00 AM (Japan Time): Arrive at Narita Airport. Woo-hoo! Japan! Everything is clean and efficient, which, after a 13-hour flight, feels suspiciously… unsettling. Where are the screaming children and delayed baggage claims? Is this a dream? (Spoiler alert: it probably wasn't. I'm the one who almost missed my connection, not the baggage handlers).
11:30 AM: Train to Shizuoka. The bullet train is… well, it's exactly what everyone says. Incredibly fast, unbelievably smooth. Spent most of the journey staring out the window, alternating between awe and a vague feeling of existential dread. The rice paddies are gorgeous, by the way. Seriously, they're like perfectly sculpted emeralds.
2:00 PM: Check into Hotel Abant Shizuoka. Okay, the lobby does look a bit like a cruise ship from the 80s. But hey, the staff are super polite, and my room… is actually quite charming in a "room where a nice Japanese grandma would live" kind of way. Lots of floral wallpaper. And the promised view of… a parking lot. Ah, well. You win some, you lose some.
2:30 PM: The Great Convenience Store Debacle (and my near-death experience from the lack of sleep, the strange environment, and the general feeling of being a small, confused primate.) Seriously, the convenience stores in Japan are legendary. They're like mini-worlds of deliciousness and wonder. But also… intensely overwhelming. Spent a solid hour wandering the aisles, my brain short-circuiting. Everything is so well-packaged! The sheer variety! I ended up buying a mysterious melon-flavored soda (still not sure what I was thinking) and a suspiciously large bag of what I thought was seaweed chips. Turns out? Those were tiny, individually wrapped, fish chips. I almost gagged. But I did power through two. It was necessary.
4:00 PM: Nap. A deep, glorious, coma-like nap. Jet lag is a beast. I woke up slightly more human than before and somehow still more confused.
6:00 PM: Exploring Shizuoka City. Wandering through the streets, I got hit by a wave of this thing. It's just…different. The city's not a blur, but it has a palpable feeling.
7:30 PM: Dinner: Attempted ramen at a local place. The menu was entirely in Japanese (surprise!) and I pointed at a picture of something that looked vaguely like noodles in broth. It was… intense. Flavorful, salty, and probably the most authentic Japanese experience I've had so far. This is the high point to the day, and with it came the first existential crisis of the trip.
9:00 PM: Collapsed back in the hotel room. Attempting to understand Japanese TV, I dozed off trying. It's a good thing I did.

Day 2: Tea Ceremony and the Zen Garden of Mild Confusion

8:00 AM: Woke up with the sun, bright and early. And a serious craving for coffee. Found a tiny, adorable coffee shop down the street. The barista was a tiny woman with a smile that could launch a rocket.
9:00 AM: The Cha experience. It's a tea plantation tour and a tea ceremony.
10:00 AM: Tea Ceremony. The tea ceremony. Oh. My. God. It was beautiful. The precision, the grace, the quietude. But also… I'm pretty sure I spilled tea on my kimono. (Trying to be graceful is hard work, okay?). And I felt like I was ruining it. The zen feeling was so intense I started thinking I was a tea pot at one point.
12:00 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant. The best tempura.
2:00 PM: Shizuoka Castle Park. The park is like a fairytale. Strolling and taking pictures.
4:00 PM: Return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day resting. The trip is exhausting.

Day 3: The Abysmal View & a Surprisingly Delightful Dessert

9:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel. I wanted something simple. I was trying to find the coffee and toast.
10:00 AM: Going to the nearby museum.
12:00 PM: Lunch and returning to the hotel.
2:00 PM: I wanted to try the local desert shop. I found a shop.
3:00 PM: Back. Rest.

Day 4: Departure and the Lingering Smell of Ramen

9:00 AM: Last breakfast.
10:00 AM: Departing from Shizuoka.
12:00 PM: Leaving.

Post-Trip Reflections (aka, The Rambling Aftermath)

Okay, so Hotel Abant Shizuoka. Would I recommend it? Well… it depends. If you're looking for luxury, probably not. If you're looking for a quirky, authentic experience, with a bit of a "lived-in" feel, then maybe. The staff were lovely, the location was decent, and the memory of that ramen will stay with me forever.

Japan? Absolutely. It’s a sensory assault in the best possible way. It's beautiful, baffling, and utterly, utterly captivating. And I can't wait to go back. Just… maybe with a phrasebook next time, and a stronger constitution for fish chips.

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Unbelievable Abant Hotel in Shizuoka: You WON'T Believe Your Eyes! - FAQs (Because Honestly, I Still Can't Believe It)

Okay, Seriously, What IS Unbelievable About This Place? Like, Beyond the Hype?

Alright, buckle up, buttercup, because this isn't your cookie-cutter hotel stay. Seriously, I walked in expecting… well, *something*. Shizuoka is beautiful, sure, but I wasn't expecting Abant to be a portal to another dimension, possibly run by very stylish, slightly bewildered robots. The sheer… *scale*. Imagine a regular hotel lobby, then triple it. Now fill it with bizarre art installations, a koi pond the size of a small swimming pool *inside* the building, and a staff who all seem to speak fluent 'enigmatic smile' as their first language. That's a start. And oh, the food is… look, we'll get to the food. It's a whole *thing*. It's less "hotel" and more "sensory overload, but in a good way… mostly."

Is it Actually in Shizuoka? My Map Says Different…

Yes! Technically. It's *near* Shizuoka, maybe a slightly ambitious bus ride away (or a taxi that will likely cost more than your first-born, but trust me, it might be worth it). Double-check the address, but yes. It's nestled deep within the beautiful-but-slightly-out-of-the-way countryside, which, looking back, is probably why it *feels* like you've stumbled into a secret society of art-loving squirrels. Or maybe I just needed more coffee that morning.

Let's Talk Rooms. Are They… Normal?

Normal? Bless your travel-worn heart. Normal doesn't exist at Abant. Mine was described as having a "minimalist aesthetic," which is code for "looks like a sleek spaceship designed by a minimalist with a severe case of the jitters." Think clean lines, vast expanses of polished wood, and strategically placed (and mostly confusing) mood lighting. The bed was comfortable, I'll give it that. The *view*, however… Oh, the view! Mountains, rice paddies – it was postcard-perfect. Until a giant, metal… thing… that looked suspiciously like a robotic giraffe, started silently rotating in the background. I swear, I felt like I was being watched. (I probably was. Maybe. I may have also had a few too many sakes.)

The Food. You Mentioned the Food. Spill the Tea (or the Kaiseki, I guess).

Okay, the food. The *food*. It's… an experience. Forget "buffet". Forget "standard hotel breakfast". This is "Kaiseki with a Dash of WTF?". The presentation alone is worth the price of admission. Dishes arrive like tiny works of art, meticulously arranged on lacquered trays. The flavors? Complex, surprising, and often involving ingredients I'd never even heard of. One course featured something that looked like a tiny, perfectly formed jellyfish suspended in a clear broth. I tentatively picked it up with my chopsticks, braced myself, and… it was actually delicious! (And before you ask, no, I'm not exaggerating.) The entire dining experience is a performance, really. The servers are unbelievably polite (and possibly telepathic, because they always seemed to anticipate my next drink order). The only downside? By the end of my meal, I felt like I'd had ten miniature weddings in my mouth. And I needed a nap. A *long* nap. Post food coma levels were insane.

Is it Kid-Friendly? Or Should I Leave the Little Monsters at Home?

Ah, the million-dollar question and I would say, yes, they are. In my opinion, it depends on your "little monsters". The place is super clean and well put. The staff, while exceptionally polite, might give you subtle side-eye if your offspring decides to make a break for the koi pond. There's a distinct vibe of 'refined serenity' that might not mesh well with a full-blown toddler tantrum. I'd say teens and older might *love* the unusualness of it all. Tiny humans, maybe not so much, unless they're exceptionally well-behaved art enthusiasts. Consider this: a hotel this weird is either going to be an absolute hit with kids or a giant, expensive, stressful disaster. Choose wisely.

What About the Amenities? Spa? Pool? Robot Giraffe Rides? (Okay, Maybe Not the Last One…)

Okay, the spa is lovely. Really, *really* lovely. Traditional Japanese onsen with all the bells and whistles (or should I say, tinkling bamboo fountains?). Think hot springs, steam rooms, and enough fluffy towels to build a small fortress. The pool? Yes, there's a pool. It's… well, it's a pool. Clean, refreshing, and probably watched over by the aforementioned robotic giraffe (I never saw it *in* the pool, but I wouldn't put it past them). I was too busy trying to figure out how to operate the self-flushing toilet in my room to spend much time there, to be honest. It did have a nice view, though, from what I recall.

The Staff – Are They… Friendly? Helpful? Secret Agents?

Friendly? Yes. Exceptionally so. Helpful? Beyond belief. Secret agents? Hmm… I'm going with "possibly." The staff at Abant are the epitome of Japanese hospitality. Polite, attentive, and always one step ahead of you. They speak impeccable English (or at least, they did when I asked about the giant, rotating giraffe). They're also incredibly discreet. I may or may not have tripped over a particularly large and ambiguous art installation (it looked like a bunch of twisted metal tubes), and not a single raised eyebrow. They just… helped me up with a serene smile and asked if I'd like a refreshing glass of water. The robot giraffes probably have cameras.

Is it Worth the Price? Because it Looks Expensive.

Look, let's be honest, it's not exactly a budget backpacker's paradise. It's definitely an investment. But is it worth it? That depends. If you're the type who appreciates the unusual, the unexpected, and the occasional existential question posed by a piece of modern art, then absolutely, positively, yes. If you're expecting a generic hotel experience, then prepare to be bewildered. And if you're on a shoestring budget, I'd suggest saving up. You won't regret spending the money, but you might regret not saving more earlier. I am still dreaming about that Jellyfish and the robotic giraffes.

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Hotel Abant Shizuoka Shizuoka Japan

Unbelievable Abant Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan: You WON'T Believe Your Eyes!