About this Stay
I stayed at Narita Tobu Hotel the night before my departure when traveling overseas from Narita Airport in January 2023. This was my second time staying at this hotel, and I chose it again because the dinner buffet is excellent.
Each dish at the dinner buffet is carefully prepared, delicate, and very delicious, which made me want to experience it again. There are also a variety of international dishes, and the overall quality is truly impressive.
After dinner, I also visited the hotel’s gym.
Breakfast was served as a buffet as well, and I enjoyed it very much.
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Arrival at the Hotel
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From Narita Airport to the Hotel
I took the free shuttle bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to get to the Tobu Hotel.
Shuttle Bus
This is the shuttle bus bound for the Tobu Hotel.
Stone Garden by the Airport Road
This is a view from the bus during the transfer. Near Narita Airport Terminal 2, there is a small stone garden-like area.
It features stone lanterns, stone arrangements, and a tsukubai (a traditional water basin used for ritual purification).
Guest Room
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Bed and Room Interior
After arriving at the hotel, I entered the room. This is the bed and the interior of the room.
Bathroom Amenities
These are the amenities provided in the bathroom.
- • Body towel
- • Hairband
- • Toothbrush set
- • Razor
- • Hairbrush
Bathroom
These are the shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided in the bathroom.
View from the Window
This is the view from the room.
Dinner
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Buffet Information
This is the buffet information displayed in the front lobby. The price is 5,800 yen, but the quality is so high that it’s well worth it.
During my stay (January 10 to February 28), a special menu featuring authentic mala hot pot and Nordic cuisine was being offered.
Western Appetizers
I came to the restaurant for dinner. This is a buffet the Tobu Hotel prides itself on, with a wide variety of high-quality dishes.
This is the section for Western-style pickles and smørrebrød (Nordic open sandwiches).
- • Homemade pickles
- • Roast beef open sandwich
- • Shrimp open sandwich
- • Smoked salmon and lettuce sandwich, etc.
All of the sandwiches look very delicious.
Salad Section
This is the salad section.
- • Purple cabbage
- • Red cabbage
- • Yellow carrots
- • Sliced onions
- • Lettuce
- • Cherry tomatoes
- • Red radish
- • Cucumber
- • Baby leaf greens
There are as many as six types of dressing available.
Mala Hot Pot
This is the mala hot pot mentioned on the poster.
“Hot pot” is a Chinese-style dish cooked in a flavorful broth. This one features a spicy broth with Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, giving it a numbing heat. It’s very delicious.
Tempura
Tempura freshly fried right in front of you.
On the plate are sweet potato, pumpkin, and lotus root.
Matcha salt is also available for dipping.
Western Dishes
This is the Western dishes section.
As part of the Nordic cuisine theme, dishes from Sweden, Denmark, and other countries are featured.
Icelandic Fish Stew
This is an Icelandic fish stew called “Plokkfiskur.”
I tried it, and the creamy white sauce tasted very authentic.
Chicken in Dill Cream Sauce
This is chicken stewed in dill cream sauce.
This is also a Nordic dish.
[Editorial note: Dill is a type of fresh herb.]
Danish Roast Pork
This is Danish roast pork, “Flæskesteg.”
It is made by seasoning a block of pork with salt and pepper, inserting cloves, and roasting it in the oven.
[Editorial note: Cloves are a type of spice used in curries and meat dishes.]
Meatballs
This is Swedish-style meatballs.
They are typically served in a creamy sauce, and here two types of sauce are available: cheese sauce and raspberry sauce.
They are very delicious.
Potato and Anchovy Gratin
This is a potato and anchovy gratin called “Jansson’s Temptation,” a classic Swedish dish.
[Editorial note: Anchovies are salt-cured sardines preserved in olive oil, known for their rich and salty flavor.]
Sweets (1)
This is the dessert section, featuring strawberry sweets.
All items are strawberry-based: tart, cheesecake, daifuku, mille-feuille, and roll cake.
There are also rabbit-shaped cream puffs inspired by the 2023 zodiac.
Sweets (2)
Another dessert section.
More strawberry items: strawberry chocolate in a glass, strawberry jelly, and shortcake.
Other desserts include panna cotta and chocolate cake.
Fruit Section
This is the fruit section.
- • Melon, grapes, oranges, pineapple
- • Fruit cocktail
My Dinner
This is what I had for dinner.
- • Mapo tofu
- • Shrimp tempura, cherry tomatoes
- • Danish roast pork
- • Steak
- • Icelandic fish stew
- • Swedish potato and anchovy gratin
- • Mala hot pot, etc.
Second Serving of Steak
After trying a variety of dishes, I had another serving of steak.
They grill your preferred cut (such as fillet or sirloin) on the spot, which is irresistible. The meat is especially delicious.
I also enjoyed a glass of sake called “Chomeisen.”
Dessert
This is the dessert.
- • Three types of cake and a strawberry parfait
Gym
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Fitness Center Hours
After dinner, I went to the gym to get some exercise.
This fitness center includes a gym, a swimming pool, and a bath and sauna.
Treadmills and More
The gym is equipped with various exercise machines like these.
- • Treadmills
- • Exercise bikes
Strength Training Machines
These are strength training machines.
- • Multi-press machine
- • Leg extension machine
Gym Overview
This is an overview of the gym.
Breakfast
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Buffet Style
This is the breakfast venue.
When I stayed here previously in 2017, breakfast was not served as a buffet but rather as a plated meal brought by the staff. This time, however, it is offered as a buffet.
Japanese Buffet (1)
This is the Japanese-style buffet.
- • Simmered hijiki seaweed
- • Kinpira (stir-fried lotus root and carrot)
- • Sardine fishball soup, pickles, natto
- • Japanese rolled omelet (dashimaki tamago)
- • Chikuzenni (simmered chicken and vegetables), etc.
Japanese Buffet (2)
- • Sardine fishball soup
- Condiments in front can be added as desired (grated daikon, green onions, bonito flakes, grated ginger, tofu)
- • Three types of pickles
- • Natto
Western Buffet
This is the Western-style buffet.
In addition to boiled eggs, there are about five different dishes available here, although they are covered.
Salad and Dressings
This is the salad section.
- • Ham, soft salami
- • Lettuce
- • Cherry tomatoes
- • Cabbage, etc.
Fruit Section
This is the fruit section.
- • Oranges
- • Grapes
- • Pineapple
- • Melon
- • Bananas, etc.
My Breakfast
This is what I had for breakfast.
- • Omelet and French fries
- • Udon noodles
- • Soft salami and cherry tomatoes
- • Curry rice
- • Sardine fishball soup
- • Milk
Breakfast Restaurant
This is the breakfast dining area.
Narita Airport
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International Terminal
After checking out of the hotel, I took the shuttle bus and arrived at the international terminal of Narita Airport.
Drugstore
This is a drugstore at Narita Airport.
International Departure Lobby
This is the departure lobby and the security checkpoint area.
