Business Ark Hekinan Hotel Shuttles

Located east of the Tokoname-Handa region, Business Hotel ARK is placed in the eastern suburbs of the small Japanese sea town of Hekinan. The economic stay includes tatami mats for sleeping and chabudai-style tables for dining, not to mention spacious cubbies and a mini-fridge. Lockers are available in the front, as as well as an entertainment area that includes a computer, library and lounge area. A communal bathhouse is also available and includes non-private group showers alongside a large hot tub, while a massage chair in the recreation room offers further relaxation. On-site bike rentals provide easy access to the surrounding neighborhood, as does the nearby Yonezu Train Station. Have the freedom to explore surrounding towns by booking your own ride instead, choosing between the simplicity of private vehicles like quaint sedans and super-sized chartered buses, or relying on relaxed meet-and-greet services like quiet taxis and luxurious stretched limousines.

Once all the logistics of your trip are figured out, find out how you’re going to enjoy yourself with a readied plan. Start the morning with glowing views of the Yahagi River, a sporadic flow that connects to various landmarks including the stoic Yonetsu Bridge as well as the riverside greenbelts of Yahagigawa Nishio Ryokuchi Park. Equidistant from the hotel is the Hanba River on the north side, home to a sprawling bike path that winds through the north side of Hekinan and ends along the quiet northern shores of Chita Bay. For something simpler and right around the corner, consider going on a stroll through Suigen Park’s friendly neighborhood space home to scenic structures like a modest waterfall and several shaded pavilions, afterward moving onto popular nearby restaurants ranging from authentic Izakaya at Daisen (大仙) to traditional Chinese courtesy of Misashima Washizuka (美志ま鷲塚).