While this is a 3-star hotel (meaning don't expect a full kitchen or jacuzzi), it's probably the best one I've ever used, and I lived in Japan for several years. It's a short walk from the train station, right at the end of the usual "otaku" lane foreigners love. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. While freebies like ice cream and ramen aren't exactly the highest quality, they're still free. Best freebie? LAUNDRY! Not just the water, but soap the machines add automatically, free of charge (dryer is 100 yen for 20 min, which is pretty standard). Free public bath too, if that's your thing.