I had an excellent stay at this hotel. From the moment I stepped into the ryokan it felt very friendly and comfortable. The staff were the most helpful staff I have ever met even going so far as to pick us up from the station and take our luggage. Oishiya is easy to find as it is situated just a few hundred meters away from the sea front. The food is AMAZING! I have never eaten so much food that is that delicious and you don't have to lift a finger. I will recommend Oishiya to everyone in England.

Lee Daniel
From England
Dec. '09
We stayed at Oishiya, Mie Prefecture

Nice hotel in the Hasuike area, staff were excellent and very polite and friendly. Private onsens were great as was the public outdoor onsen. Good food and free internet access. Only 30 seconds from the nearest bus stop to get to from Shiga Kogen and the rest of the ski areas. Recommended!

M.W.
From Australia
Dec. '09
Stayed at Hotel Shirakabaso, Shiga Kogen, Nagano

TEST Entry for EBESA, Snow Monkey

EBESA, tours for the real Japan experience in northern Nagano - Yamanouchi (Yudanaka, Shibu and Shiga Kogen)
http://www.info-yamanouchi.net/english/ebesa-tour/index.html

Perfect location. Authentic hotel and township. Loved walking the streets. People were very helpful and nice. Private dinner was fantastic. Onsens were beautiful and enjoyed the kimono. Monkey park was extraordinary. Staff were lovely, pleasant, accommodating and attentive. I will come again.

Nick Goward
From Sydney, Australia
Dec.'09
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen near Jigokudani Yaen Koen (Monkey Park), Nagano Prefecture

Very helpful staff and nice rooms. Only thing that is mentionable is the 12 o'clock curfew. I highly recommend this ryokan to anyone!

Martin
From Sweden
Aug. '09
Stayed at Kaneyoshi Ryokan, Namba Dotombori, Osaka.

We enjoyed very much. We were very pleased to find a hostess who speak good English. She was so kind and helpful.

Yves and Viviane Hemmendinger
From France
Nov. '09
Stayed at Hida-Gassho-en, Gifu Prefecture.

We enjoyed a wonderful stay. The hotel staff are very friendly and the food was delicious. The hotel has a very Japanese character in a beautiful location. All facilities are very good also.

Greg Sawers
From New Zealand
Sept. '09
Stayed at Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula, Shizuoka Pref.

The staff could not be more friendly and attentive. It made our stay relaxing and comfortable. They strived to help if we had any questions even though we only speak English. The room was beautiful and the general feeling was peaceful with the bonus of soaking in the baths. We would most definitely recommend to anybody visiting Japan.

Peregrine
From England
Oct. '09
Stayed at Benten-no Yado Itsukushima, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture.