In September 2023, we stayed in Kumihamacho. We woke up early and decided to take a walk along the beach before breakfast. Kumihamacho holds special memories for my husband, as it was where he received swimming training during a school marine camp when he was young. As we walked through the vast sea views from the hotel to the beach, he shared these memories with me. Despite having a hearty buffet dinner the night before, our appetite was still strong after the morning walk, especially with the delicious breakfast buffet featuring freshly grilled dried fish at the live kitchen. The hotel may show its age, but the location and views were fantastic. They had hot springs with open-air baths and private baths, as well as a kids' space on the 3rd floor and a dog house in the back. It seemed like they catered to various types of families, whether they wanted a quiet stay, a lively family trip, or to travel with their beloved pets. We visited during the off-peak season, but I imagine it must be even busier during the summer beach season or winter crab season.

I visited Kumiham in September 2023 for an overnight stay. To be honest, it was still early in the crab season so the accommodation price was affordable. I didn't have high expectations for the buffet menu, but I was pleasantly surprised. Upon being seated at a table assigned by room number, we received an explanation of the buffet area. There was a live kitchen with grilled turban shells, hand-rolled sushi, and matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot, as well as a variety of seafood such as sashimi. I tried various other side dishes, all of which were delicious, and the fruits at the dessert corner (watermelon and grapes) were sweet and tasty. The dinner buffet menu included beef sukiyaki with mushrooms, matsutake mushroom steamed in a pot, matsutake mushroom rice, grilled beef teppanyaki, seafood sushi, grilled turban shells, fried foods, assorted sashimi, fresh vegetable salad, seasonal rice, chawanmushi, pickles, fruits, dessert, coffee, tea, and juice. In the room, there was a message, origami crane, and traditional Japanese sweets from the affiliated confectionery shop, along with a coupon for a gift when visiting the shop. Additionally, the 5th-floor observation lounge offered a panoramic view of the vast Sea of Japan and Kumiham Bay.

After finishing Sunday observation at 11 o'clock and having Monday off, it's the perfect time for a family trip! We headed to the Japan Sea side of Kyoto, which took us about 4 hours (lol). We checked in around 5 o'clock and first thing we did was soak in the bath (*´-`). There was even an outdoor bath to relax in. Since our family has a lot of picky eaters, staying at a place with a buffet was a lifesaver. We enjoyed trying a little bit of everything, drinking beer, and feeling happy ♥️ My wife silently went back for a third helping of out-of-season crab (°Д°) Looking forward to breakfast in the morning too~(*´-`) Thank you for the delicious meal m(__)m

Every winter, I go to a crab all-you-can-eat restaurant. They offer crab hot pot, boiled crab, grilled crab, chawanmushi, ramen, and many other dishes. I know I should focus on eating crab to get my money's worth, but everything looks so delicious that I end up trying a bit of everything! The tempura, sushi, and roast beef were particularly tasty, especially the sauce. The dessert selection was also surprisingly good for a buffet, especially the donuts! The view of the Japan Sea outside with a full stomach is a great feeling.

All-you-can-eat crab is so much fun for the whole family! There are plenty of crab dishes available, but the grilled crab and crab sashimi are my favorites!

I stayed at the hotel in July with a group, but it was terrible. The food was not delicious at all, and I will never go back again.

We stayed with our family in January, but it was a far cry from the brochure. We will never go back again.

We stayed with our family in January, but the crab was not delicious, the room was small and different from the brochure. We will not go back again.

I came back to Kanibiking again after enjoying it before, this time for the autumn plan. The bath was fixed this time, so I was able to relax and enjoy the hot springs. There seemed to be more Chinese staff, which made communication a bit difficult during the buffet, but their attitude was not bad so I could tolerate it. However, I did get a little upset when I asked when the food would be served and the response was "I don't know!" The breakfast buffet had more Japanese food options than before, which made me happy. I might come back to this inn if the price is right. Please make sure to teach the Chinese staff more Japanese!

In December 2015, the price increased by 2000 yen from last year to 11980 yen for the same content. I enjoyed an all-you-can-eat crab feast. In December 2014, the price was 9980 yen for a day trip bus tour including transportation and hot spring fees, with a crab buffet featuring crab sashimi, grilled crab, steamed crab legs, crab tempura, crab miso, crab sukiyaki, crab porridge, crab rice, crab cream croquette, crab chawanmushi, crab sushi, and crab gratin. There were also many other menu options available and everything was delicious. When I entered the open-air bath, it was snowing and there was a slight breeze. The snow fell on my warm cheeks, creating a pleasant sensation. It was lucky to be able to soak in the hot spring surrounded by a snowy landscape.

I visited Minato YuYu in Kumihama during the crab season ⭐ I had used their crab buffet once in the past and was quite satisfied, so I decided to come back this time as well ( ・∇・) They have various buffets for each season, but I really enjoy the all-you-can-eat crab. It's not often that you can eat crab to your heart's content (laughs). First, I relaxed in the hot spring and felt refreshed ( ￣▽￣) There are a lot of families here, with many children around (°▽°) And then, the long-awaited dinner time arrived. There seems to be a 90-minute time limit, so I geared up (laughs). The dining area is lined with rows of crab♪ There are also other dishes like sashimi, sushi, steak, etc., offering a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine⭐⭐ I resisted the temptation of other dishes and focused on eating crab (;^_^A Crab sashimi, grilled, steamed, in hot pot, tempura... you can enjoy various types of crab, and the conversation is minimal as everyone is focused on the crab (laughs). After enjoying a variety of dishes, I finished with crab porridge, crab rice, and dessert, and my stomach felt like it was going to burst (///∇///) Since it's a buffet, the taste may not be as good as in a high-end restaurant or inn, but I like the fact that you can enjoy crab at a reasonable price in a cozy atmosphere. I would like to visit again during the crab season! Thank you for the meal.

All-you-can-eat crab. I went on a day trip bus tour to Kumiham in the Japan Sea. Even though it was early December, a major cold wave hit on Saturday, turning the scenery into a snowy landscape. Upon arrival, I had to wait for nearly 40 minutes before being able to start eating. I wished they had delayed the departure time by 40 minutes instead. Each table had a crab pot set on a cassette stove. The all-you-can-eat menu included steamed crab, crab sashimi, crab tempura, crab claw croquette, crab cream croquette, crab gratin, crab miso, sweet shrimp, and more. Tea and yuzu juice were complimentary drinks. I focused on eating steamed crab and crab sashimi while sipping on hot Japanese tea. The time limit was only 90 minutes, but I saw many tours with only 50 minutes, which I think is not enough. When I got tired of steamed crab and sashimi, I moved on to the pot. Shabu-shabu with the sashimi crab in the pot was delicious. Vegetables were also unlimited, and they refilled the broth when it ran low. Although the crab was not Matsuba crab but probably Russian crab or something, the taste was rich and enjoyable. While I do feel a bit hesitant about eating foreign crab instead of Matsuba crab when visiting the Japan Sea, Matsuba crab is expensive and limited, so I opted for the all-you-can-eat option. However, I don't think I will go on this tour again. The route from Sannomiya through Himeji to the Bantan Road is too long and tiring for Kobe locals.

I stayed at a hotel with a crab buffet plan from Jalan. I believe the price was around ¥11,000 per person. It seems like the hotel was previously some kind of facility owned by the Kayamatsu Group. It was nice to be able to soak in the hot springs at Koutenkyo Onsen. The meals were buffet style for both breakfast and dinner, and the quality of the male snow crab at the crab buffet dinner was good. However, the male crabs were probably frozen. The breakfast buffet had a wide variety of dishes and the rice was delicious. The miso soup with seaweed was especially good. Considering the reasonable price, I would like to stay there again.

During a recent trip, there was a flowing somen event at the inn which was fun. Dinner was a buffet with dishes like grilled sweetfish, turban shell, and grilled prawns. The turban shell was delicious. The freshly fried large prawn tempura was the best. Steaks were cooked on a hot plate and cut into pieces for you to enjoy as much as you want. I tried a variety of dishes, including squid rice. The dessert, honeydew melon, was tasty. I also had churros and ice cream. The sweets were not that great. Breakfast was also a buffet with options like rice porridge and bread. The rolled omelette was delicious. I had visited in the winter before when they had all-you-can-eat crab, which I recommend. Kumihama Minato Yuu, 2102-10772-83-2329, Kumihamacho Minatomiya, Kyotango City, Kyoto.

Once a year, the general affairs trip, which used to be an overnight trip in the fall with the department, has recently been changed to a day trip in the winter. This time, we went to Tango-Kumihama by chartered bus to eat crab, soak in a hot spring, and return. The destination was "Kuminohama Minato Yuuyuu" in Kumihama. We drank beer and sake on the bus, and Kiiko-san's daughter, who was with us, played a card game called "ONEPIECE Mahjong." Before we knew it, we had arrived. We quickly went to the hot spring before the banquet started. There was about 30 minutes until the banquet started. We enjoyed a boat of sashimi, a whole boiled crab, crab sashimi, crab sukiyaki, and grilled crab. The boiled crab up close. The picture below shows the shell opened. Shrimp and crab are rich in purines, which are the enemy of gout, but the visual appearance of this crab looks like a lump of purines. After the banquet, we went back to the hot spring and then headed home. On the way, we stopped at a souvenir shop called "Kanihan" for shopping. We were able to return safely without developing gout. Everyone who participated in the trip received one box of crab as a standard souvenir. They were selling them for a bargain price of 1,000 yen per box at "Minato Yuuyuu." Apparently, they sell the leftovers at a low price because if they had an all-you-can-eat crab buffet, everyone would eat only the legs, leaving the hands and stomachs untouched. There weren't many places to eat the stomachs, after all. It's a waste to eat crab, drink sake, soak in a hot spring, and return on a bus without enjoying the beautiful scenery by the sea. If you agree, please click the like button.

I went to Minato YuYu. It's always popular even on weekdays for some reason. There is also a Silver Plan for people aged 60 and above, which is affordable for staying, so there are quite a few elderly people. After checking in, I went to my room. There are two types of rooms, Western style and Japanese style. The Western style room has a bed, but the toilet is still the wheelchair-accessible toilet from before Minato YuYu was renovated. Also, the room is divided into two parts, and one of the rooms is not very convenient to use, so I ended up staying in the room with the bed. The Western style room might be good for people using wheelchairs. The Japanese style room has an 8-tatami mat area plus a veranda. The futon will be laid out while you are having your meal. The toilet is clean and of a normal size. I think the Japanese style room is good for families. I ate traditional Japanese sweets while watching TV in the room, took a little break, and then went downstairs for dinner. Dinner is served from 6 pm, and you can stay until the last serving time if you want. The meal is a buffet with all-you-can-eat options. The menu varies depending on the season. In spring, there is a strawberry fair, in summer, there are more seafood options, and in winter, there is crab, which is quite pricey. I wouldn't recommend it during the crab season. In other seasons, there are various dishes lined up in small portions, and the variety is very rich. You can have freshly made sushi in front of you, or have meat grilled for you, so you can enjoy freshly cooked dishes. After dinner, I went to the bath. Before going to the bath, I chose a yukata on the second floor. Compared to other Kajitsu-en group yukatas, it has been used quite a bit, but it fits the body very well (laughs). The bath is also on the first floor. In summer, there are many families with children returning from the beach, so sometimes the floor of the changing room is full of sand, so be careful. The bath is spacious, and there is also an outdoor bath. Breakfast is also on the first floor, like dinner. It's a buffet from 7:30 am to 9 am with all-you-can-eat options. The breakfast menu is also very rich, with both Japanese and Western options. It's perfect for chatting with friends or families with children.