とても楽しかったです。We had a fantastic at Shibu Onsen and at Shibu Hotel. The staff were so helpful and friendly and made our stay very special. Breakfast was the best we have had anywhere! The onsen at the hotel were also wonderful! We wish we could stay for longer will be recommending Shibu Hotel to all our friends!

R.C.
From London, England
Jan.'09
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

I loved it! I would come back again!

Maren
From U.S.A.
Jun. '09
Stayed at Ryokan Ichi-Fuji, Nagoya

This 240year-old Gassho-style inn could not possibly be more charming. Located on a hill overlooking the town and the snow-covered mountains in the distance, it is serene and beautiful. Meals were traditional, simple, delicious. The staff were immensely pleasant and helpful. The only downside was car ride back and forth to town. But it is offset by the suttle service during our stay.

D.R.
From San Francisco, U.S.A.
Apr.'09
Stayed at Hida-Gassho-en, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture.

The atmosphere was best, considering that we're in Osaka centre. We would recommend the hotel. The hotel was absolutely safe to stay. Osaka is a great place for shopping and party as well as encountering with nice people.

J.I.
From Switzerland
Apr. '09
Stayed at Yamatoya Honten, Namba Dotombori, Osaka

The hostel itself wasn't very exciting but it was right in the heart of the shopping and nightlife areas. And the staff was friendly and helpful. the room was simple but clean.

From U.S.A.
Apr. '09
Stayed at Kaneyoshi Ryokan, Osaka Prefecture.

Fabre
From France
May '09
Stayed at Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula, Shizuoka Pref.

We found Seifu-so on the web site JapanHotel.net and thought it souded and looked great. The ryokan is easy to find - just short minute from the Yudanaka station. We were welcomed very warmly by every staff and also given the information about monkey park and the bus that goes there. The owner even drove us there himself! The ryokan itself is great - clean, comfortable and warm. The food is great and the baths too. Especially the outdoor one. We can highly recommend this ryokan.

Caroline Wishart and Stefan Toos
From Hamburg, Germany
Oct.'09
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

Great atmosphere. I will recommend to others. I liked the private bath area. There was a safe box in the room. Could be better with more English signs from ferry port and pick-up if possible. Staff were very helpful and nice! We wanted to have an opotion either having the dinner in room or at the restaurant. Nonetheless, it was a great experience! Thanks and regards.

William Tan
From Singapore
Feb. '09
Stayed at Benten-no Yado Itsukushima, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture.

A weekend away starting from Beijing, with a little daughter of three years old. Wonderfull place in Bunkyo-ku, a very quiet place in Tokyo. Real japanese style and kindness. Daimachi is the most peaceful and traditional of the three.

From Italy
May '09
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Very nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and we felt safe in your hotel. And yes, we found the hotel easily. We would recommend this hotel to our friends. Thanks.

From Finland
Apr.'09

Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa, Nara City

The character and the atmosphere of Shibu Hotel gracious and special. The staff picked us up from the station and greeted warmly at arrival. They went out of their way to help us do what we wanted (given time limits) and visit the Jigokudani monkey park. It was quiet time of year so few restaurants were open but we recommend the Sushi place next door. Our room was cozy and good size. I wished we could be here a week instead of only one night!

C.H.
From Sydney, Australia
Jan.'09
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

Hida Gassho-en is definitely one of my favorite places in Japan! The ryokan is very beautiful and a definite must for travellers who want to experience a little of traditional Japan. The staff were very kind and the service was outstanding. I recommend to have meals - dinner and brekfast were divine. Takayama is beautiful in winter but I will be back again Japan to experience every season. I will be staying at Hida Gassho-en.

Daniel Baker
From Brisbane, Australia
Mar.'09
Stayed at Hida-Gassho-en, Takayama, Gifu Prefecture.

This is a very nice and traditional Japanese Inn. The small streams, koi-pond, rotenburo and spacious room made for a very pleasant stay. The entrance has a very authentic Japanese experience. The staff worked diligently and cheerfully to make our stay a wonderful experience.

Dylan Monaghan
Living in Tokyo, japan
Mar. '09
Stayed at Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula, Shizuoka Pref.

The location of the hotel is great, very close to a subway station so it's easy to get around. It has a very nice atmosphere and surpasses our expectations of Japanese-style hotels. The hospitality in this hotel was something. The hotel deposit boxes are very useful, there was nothing to worry about and the hotel was very safe. The staff were exceedingly so helpful, they helped whenever they could. Overall it was a great experience to be able to saty in a traditional hotel, especially with the classic Japanese breakfast.

M
From Belgium
Apr. '09
Stayed at Yamatoya Honten, Namba Dotombori, Osaka

The room has a really nice atmosphere. We will definitely recommend to our friends. The slide doors and the futon, we enjoyed very much. It was easy to find. We saw the snow monkeys and enjoyed the private onsen as well. The staff were very friendly and helpful!

V.Z. and J.Z.
Living in Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref.
Feb. '09
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

We recommend Hotel Shirakabaso for its hospitality and great service, we spend a fantastic week there. Great thanks to Sato san and all staff, they are very kind and polite. Sato san was willing to help us on any question we had, for example how to get to the different places, what bus to choose or what's the weather in this or that area of Shigakogen, really great help! Also Hotel Shirakabaso has perfect open-air and private onsen. It's very cool to relax in it after whole day of snowboarding/skiing. The meals was very delicious, rooms were clean and comfort. By the way their equipment (snowboards and skis) also in good conditions most of them are new. I can say, we were fully satisfied that we've chosen this hotel and now we are planing to return there again. So have a nice stay at Hotel Shirakabaso too! :)

Shishlenin Ilya
From Russia
Jan. '09
Stayed at Hotel Shirakabaso

We enjoyed our stay very much and can recommend the Benten-no Yado Itsukushima for its special atmosphere that blends traditional and modern Japan to full satisfaction. Thank you very much!

M. K and H.K.
From Germany
Oct. '08
Stayed at Benten-no Yado Itsukushima, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture.

Hotel New Wakasa was peaceful, quiet, comfortable and relaxing. Well located with easy walk to Nara Park. We felt very safe at the hotel. Japanese-style accomdations were very comfortable.

Sharon and Ray McAllister
From U.S.A.
Mar. '09
Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa Nara City

Stayed at Hida-Gassho-en, Gifu Prefecture.

It was a nice hotel. We liked the Japanese style room that didn't smell smoke. It was located in a very pleasant neighborhood but it was noisy in the morning even on the 6th floor. It was quite easy to find the hotel. It would be nice if we could of used the fridge for our own things.

P.P.
From Lyon, France
Stayed at Yamatoya Honten, Namba Dotombori, Osaka