The Hotel New Seika, located near Mito Station, has an impressive wooden charm. Passing through the entrance, you will be enveloped in a nostalgic atmosphere as if you were lost in the Showa era. Going up the stairs, you will encounter a low ceiling that almost hits the thick wooden beams, and a staircase leading to private rooms facing the corridor.
All rooms are Japanese-style, with tokonoma alcoves, paper lanterns, and white wooden walls creating a serene atmosphere. The built-in air conditioning may feel a bit old, but you can indulge in its old-fashioned functional beauty. The bathroom has a Western style, but details such as traces of mold at the door give a sense of the passage of time.
In the separate male and female large public baths, you can enjoy an atmosphere reminiscent of an ancient hot spring resort. A weathered wooden sign is hung at the entrance of the bath, and the impressive thick pillars are found in the dressing room. Immersing yourself in the bath, it feels like entering another world beyond time and space. Here, you can stray from modern Mito city and enjoy a moment of peace of mind.
The Hotel New Seika, with its retro atmosphere that seems left behind by time, stirs up the desire to leave the present day. A single stay will allow you to immerse yourself in the charm of old Japan. Recommended for those who want to create unforgettable memories, it is a wonderful inn like a hidden retreat.