We loved the APA hotel. I was skeptical as this was my first time in Japan and I had no clue where to start with accommodations. The pictures did not do the building justice, it was modern, elegant, clean. Staff was very friendly and spoke English. Room was very small but comfortable, the interactive hotel TV was a neat touch, and the onsen was one of the best I’ve been in - clean, large, indoor/outdoor, and even with these little single person outdoor hot baths. There was also a WiFi rental box in the hotel which was useful. Breakfast was consistently good every morning, offering a good mix of traditional Japanese options and more western style buffet.