Ryokan was definitlly worth money, staff were very helpful and obliging, they sorted out how to get to kansai airport, without even asking. Would definitly stay there again, area is a bit different, but then that what travelling is all about.

Tony Scott
From Ireland
May '13
Stayed at Kaneyoshi Ryokan, Namba Dotombori, Osaka.

Apr. '13
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

An excellent place to stay in a good location for seeing the sights in Tokyo. The staff on the front desk had a good grasp of English which was very helpful as a traveller who doesn't speak Japanese. Highly recommended.

From England
Apr. '13
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Just perfect, the owners are very helpful! They even gave me a ride to the monkey park, that was very kind! Japan style bedrooms, 3 types of natural hot bath with energizing water. Also u can wear a yukata just for fun!

From Brazil
Apr. '13
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano

From Hong Kong
Mar. '13
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

Very helpful staff! Gave us lots of information about where we were going next, and provided hot water on tap. We were also able to check in early. A little noisy at night, but it is in central Osaka!

From England
Mar. '13
Stayed at Kaneyoshi Ryokan, Namba Dotombori, Osaka.

It was the small things that made a difference. Upon checking in I was directed to where the onsens were. I was taken up to my room and the on desk brochure and key to the town onsens were explained. Ladies in kimonos were there to assist with the check out the next morning. When I was checking out they asked if I was going to he monkey park and gave me an immediate lift and offered to pick me up when I wanted. Upon arriving back at the hotel by walking (my choice) they offered me a lift to the train station, once again immediate lift when offer accepted. Couldn't fault the place.

From Australia
Mar. '13
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

A lovely ryokan. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and although the staff hardly speak any english, they went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Japanese breakfast was served in our own separate room, which was beautifully presented and very tasty. We wish we had the keisekei dinners there. We tried 3 out of the 4 onsen, some are male or female only, but they swap the times round so you can try different ones. Their driver took us up to the snow monkey park for free. Highly recommended.

From England
Mar. '13
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano

I loved the heavy, winter, greenish, olive colored kimono that goes over the yukata. I would like to buy one! The building is beautiful and historic, the online information could say more about its historic character. For visiting the sights in Ueno and Asakusa, old Tokyo, it is very well located. It is also close to the train to Narita airport. The staff was really helpful and patient with our group. Thank you!

From U.S.A.
Feb. '13
Stayed at Homeikan, Tokyo

Featured in La Vie as one of the fine ryokan with the history of over 100 years. La Vie is a popular travel magazine in Taiwan.

Dec. '12
Visit Seikiro homepage at http://www.seikirou.co.jp/english/index.html for more photos and reservations.

Most friendly and warm welcome host family i have ever met in japan Nice and spacious room with comfortable leg warmer Blanket. But the indoor bath is too hot to soak in Too bad. We did not have a chance to try the outdoor onsen but it also looks nice.

From Thailand
Feb. '13
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

From Hong Kong
Feb. '13
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

Food was excellent - both dinner and breakfast - Very enjoyable experience.

From Canada
Jan. '13
Stayed at Kaneyoshi Ryokan, Namba Dotombori, Osaka.

This is our second 5-day night stay in this hotel - the first stay was in 2006. We are veterans of ski resorts around the world, and to us, Shirakabaso is one of the very best. Mr. Sato, and family and staff treat guests with great warmth, charm and efficiency. Nothing is too much trouble - everything is patiently and expertly explained, so that we always felt our needs were catered for. The food and service are exemplary; the location is central, with easy bus or on-skis access to all ski areas. Mr. Sato and staff advise well on weather and the pros and cos of the various ski areas. In short, this is a top class to enjoy the beauty and fresh air of Shiga-Kogen!

Elizabeth Walker & John Lam
Hong Kong
Feb. '13
Stayed at Hotel Shirakabaso, Shiga Kogen, Nagano

From U.S.A.
Jan. '13
Visit Seikiro homepage at http://www.seikirou.co.jp/english/index.html for more photos and reservations.

For those seeking an authentic traditional Japanese room and experience this place is great. Prepare for some communication difficulties if you want to do more than just check in at the hotel as the managers don't speak a whole lot of English (though thankfully, I knew enough Japanese to get by) but nonetheless they were warm, friendly and helpful and all the facilities and rooms were top notch, including the onsen bath. Very close to the station so not diffcult to find or access. Book now!

From England
Jan. '13
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

We decided to drive from Tokyo to Shibu Onsen (a great experience), and we arrived at Shibu Hotel in the mid afternoon. We were welcomed warmly by name, and they took care of parking the car for us. Staff were very friendly despite limited English. Our room was lovely, being on the corner meant we had double the view - a waterfall out one window and the mountains out the other. Being a traditional room, the bed is not set up until night time (it magically appeared while we were at dinner).
We opted to have both dinner and breakfast at the hotel, which was a very interesting experience and worth doing. If you're not a big fish eater you will find it challenging.
We tried a couple of the public spas but found them incredibly hot. We ended up using the private onsen at the hotel as being very small it was easier to regulate the temperature. We checked out the following morning and drove up to see the Snow Monkeys - they are really beautiful. The hotel also offers a shuttle service for those without a car. It is an expensive side trip, but worth it for the experience.

From Adelaide, Australia
Aug. '12
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

From Hungary
Jan. '13
Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa Nara City

This is a wonderful place to stay! I am thinking of going back to yudanaka just to stay at this ryokan again. The owners are so friendly & the location is fabulous (less than 5mim slow walk from the train station) the owners gave us a lift to the entrance of the monkey park and were so friendly. The onsen were lovely, I tried out 3 of the 4 avalible and loved them all! We also ordered the breakfast ~ it was delicious & filling. Next time I would definitely order the dinner to try. Stay here!!!!

From Australia
Dec. '12
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

Thank you very much for the hospitality. We enjoyed it very much!

Leo Lee
From Hong Kong
Dec. '12
Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa Nara City