The private onsen was perfect, truly a once in a lifetime experience to relax like that with a beautiful view of the pacific and the city of Atami. The food was also some of the best we've ever had and an outstanding example of japanese cuisine. Both dinner and breakfast were a master class in cooking and hospitality. We personally took a walk up from Atami station and despite the heat found the views along the way extraordinary. Once we arrived there we were treated to some of the best service I've ever experienced at a hotel. Truly an exceptional staff.

I have no real complaints. Just be prepared this is an authentic Japanese ryokan and dinner and breakfast are served within a specific window. So be prepared to eat at those times.

This private property and its kind staff are incredible. We had two traditional Japanese dinners and two breakfasts with our stay, and the variety and quality of meals were excellent, light but hearty, with reasonable prices for sake add-ons during dinner. They even provided menus for the extensive meal sets in English and spoke to us frequently in English, which we did not expect but so very much appreciated as our Japanese is not great. The Aoi room is beautiful and private - it's setup with a living area (that can accommodate futons) and a more western bedroom with the shower and private onsen patio. The roomwear included ensured we had clean houseclothes for time spent out of the onsen, and yukata are provided for dinner. When we arrived, they placed our luggage on a mat to ensure our outside baggage did not touch/damage the tatami mats - that's how clean and attentive they are. The amenities (soap/shampoo/etc) were amazing, and I think they even filter their shower water because it was quite soft. The provided free drinks (soda, beer, water) in the fridge, coffee service, and tea service with locally made tea and wagashi in the living room were excellent perks and ensured our two night stay, extended to further enjoy the ryokan in addition to Atami, was a great choice. This ryokan also provides a shuttle down the winding road into town, which we used daily and easily picked up/dropped off at the Atami train station depot. I was honestly sad to leave, I think about the bath probably every day.

This is so small I feel silly even mentioning it, but I love the scent of incense and wish they had burned even more of it in the room corridors to add to the ambiance

I stayed at this ryokan with my partner. We had never stayed at one before, and learned Atami was renowned for being a weekend getaway for Tokyo salaryman during the 1950s-1980s and famous for their hot spring resorts, so Watei Kazekomichi checked many boxes for being a traditional styled accommodation with private baths for shy guests. Our stay at this beautiful ryokan was to celebrate our anniversary, and to my surprise, our engagement. We wanted to visit somewhere outside of Tokyo and my partner fell in love with the coastal town of Atami. We were picked up and dropped off at Atami Station by the hotel staff, who were extremely friendly, helpful, and kind. We stayed in the Kiritsubo room and it offered beautiful views of the city from the main living area and from the bath. There is also an outside shower room and a toilet room. The bedroom offers two full/twin sized futons. We enjoyed kaiseki styled dinner and breakfast in intimate private booths, which we both greatly appreciated after the people fatigue we experienced from Shinjuku Station and Tokyo in general. I want to thank with all of my heart the staff at Watei Kazekomichi. You were all so kind and understanding and patient, and I enjoyed being able to use what little Japanese I knew to talk about Babymetal and punk music with one of your staff members. I hope we conveyed how much we appreciated the town of Atami and those who live and work there. I hope we can return again and experience more of your beautiful town. You made the trip of a lifetime an unforgettable beautiful memory.

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.

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 property is very cozy and offers a stunning view of Atami. The staff members are extremely attentive. Both breakfast and dinner are delicious, featuring fresh vegetables and meat. Be sure to come with a big appetite, as they serve generous portions. Additionally, the resort provides a shuttle service to and from the property. Thank you to everyone for making my daughter and me feel so welcome.

We have nothing to say except that we missed the place.

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.

The room is beautiful with spacious private onsen overlooking Atami from above. Everything in the room is meticulously designed for beauty and function. The dinner and breakfast were good.

The dinner was in this tiny 2x2 meters with closed door and no window. I felt a bit claustrophobic. Some guests got to sit in a cubicle with huge window overlooking Atami. We made a request and we got it in the morning.

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 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.