8/10 Good
David
Travelled with family
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly people = Great 1st Ryokan Experience
Our first stay in a ryokan. Obviously when one is used to staying in "western style" hotels, a place like this will be different. But my family and I were up for it. It was fun!
Pros:
- a warm welcome *by name* as we exited the taxi upon arrival
- innkeeper and all staff very friendly and accommodating
- we had no issue communicating our needs in English
- fresh kimonos provided each day we were there
- inn is located in a beautiful, surprisingly remote location
- meals were very traditionally Japanese
- "western" bathtub and shower available in our room in case one isn't comfortable using the public bath house
- innkeeper provided us with complimentary umbrellas to use all day as it was rainy--so nice!
- innkeeper also provided us with complimentary shuttle transportation to the nearest JR Rail station, where we easily connected to other trains. They also dropped other guests off at nearby temples
- Wi-Fi was fast and free
Cons:
- hallway smelled faintly of smoke, as smoking appears to be allowed in some (all?) rooms. Our room itself did not smell of smoke
- interior is more traditional (some would call the decor "dated"), which may be an issue with people
- if one does not eat breakfast or dinner at the inn, there are only a few other restaurants within walking distance, and none of them were open during our time there (late March)
David
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024