Nice atmosphere. I will recommend to friends. It had a very traditional feel. I felt very safe during the stay. It was easy to find the hotel. Good staffing and service. The long history of this onsen attracts our stay.

Andy
From Hong Kong
Sept. '10
Stayed at Mukaitaki, Higashiyama Onsen, Aizu Wakamatsu Fukushima Pref.

Lovely ryokan and perfect destination in middle of Kinosaki, close to all onsens. Great atmosphere, our room had garden view and it was very clean and enjoyable. Staff speaks enough English to guide us through our stay. We would especially recommend dinner menu in room and trying all their local beers.

Jan Cerovsky
From Prague, Czech Republic
Oct. '10
Stayed at Yamamotoya in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture
http://www.kinosaki.com/en (English site launched in June 2010.)

Absolutely fantastic stay! The food was amazing, I suggest you try. We came quite late, past closing time, and a DAY EARLY. They still woke up, phoned the manager(their son?), and arranged us a room. FANTASTIC service! Only thing to worry about is the coin laundry is quite a ways from the building. If you are going for a ride to the monkey park with the staff, be sure to asks where it is. One of the staff even gave us a gift of homemade apple jam when we left : ) which we enjoyed!

D
From Canada
Aug. '10
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

We enjoyed the "furo", it was beautiful and refreshing. The food was delicious. The staff was very, very friendly, helpful and attentive. They spoke good English and were able to help us with our needs. We appreciate all their help and kindness!

From Hawaii, U.S.A.
Oct. '10
Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa Nara City

It was a wonderful stay and experience at a traditional ryokan. The building was magnificent. The staff was friendly. Highly recommended! Well done!

Paul Yang
From Singapore
Oct. '10
Stayed at Mukaitaki, Higashiyama Onsen, Aizu Wakamatsu Fukushima Pref.

Dear Mr. Seiji Arai:

We would like to thank you, your wife, and your wonderful staff again for an
unforgettably memorable and exquisite experience at the ryokan.

It exceeded our expectations and we wish we could have stayed longer. The
room, service, onsens, and food were excellent. Everything was beyond what
we imagined.

We deeply appreciate your hospitality and the patience of your staff with
our limited Japanese and we apologize for any difficulties or inconveniences
it may have caused.

You have made our vacation to Japan particularly unique and we wish you all
the very best.

C.C.and A.P.
From Canada
Oct. '10
Stayed at Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula, Shizuoka Pref.