This is the best place I have been to in Japan. The welcome is very warm with a cup of green tea. Not all the staff speaks english, but they always get someone who can translate for you and they are very very nice. The place is a little bit outside the town, but they provide a shuttle service and on the other side it is close to the Hida folk village, one of the major sights around Takayama. If you don't like public bathing, try to get a room with separate shower.

Pit
From Luxembourg
Apr. '10
Stayed at Hida-Gassho-en, Gifu Prefecture.

It is a nice hotel to stay. The environment is good. Quiet and safe. The staff is nice and friendly.

Robert Tang
From Hong Kong
Oct. '09
Stayed at Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula, Shizuoka Pref.

Feel and experience the traditional life style of Japan. Our hotel has been around for 300 years to provide accommodations to travelers. We welcome you to this sacred land and hot springs. Our hotel used to be a place to do aizome (indigo dyeing) during the Kyoho years of Edo era and also a place to offer accommodations to visitors who seek to treat their illness in the hot springs of Tamatsukuri Onsen. Izumo is a birthplace of ancient Japanese tales. Our hotel, Konya, is situated in the beautiful green area of Tamatsukuri Onsen, which is known as the sacred springs of the Japan gods. Izumo is in the eastern part of Shimane Prefecture. Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine, the Japan's oldest shrine is about 50 - 60 minutes away by car from our ryokan.

Konya Ryokan, Tamatsukuri Onsen, Izumo Matsue Shimane Pref.

Wonderful atmosphere, great views and comfortable rooms. I would recommend it to any friends wanting an authentic experience of traditional Japan. Security is great, I felt safe at all times and the place was easy to find. Torii was my favorite attraction. It would be nice to have an English menu if at all possible, but the food and service was fantastic none the less. Would come again:)

Celina
From Australia
Mar. '10
Stayed at Benten-no Yado Itsukushima, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture.

What a fantastic hotel. Beautiful Japanese rooms, interior decorations and a wonderful atmosphere. Our room was immaculate. Breakfast was very traditional and super! Hotel staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. We will definitely recommend!!

Carly Powderly
From England
Mar. '10
Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa Nara City

A lovely place to relax. The location is good if you want to get out of the Nagoya city centre. Excellent service by staff and very comfortable accommodation.

Cass
From Australia
Mar. '10
Stayed at Ryokan Ichi-Fuji, Nagoya

Overall, I enjoyed my stay very much. All members of staff were friendly and helpful and spoke good English. This especially helped as my Japanese isn't that good. Thank you very much! I will remember the hotel in mind for future stay in Japan.

A.P.
From Finland
Dec. '09
Stayed at Yamatoya Honten, Namba Dotombori, Osaka