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- 2010.03.04: Fantastically friendly staff!
- 2010.03.04: We had a fantastic stay at Oishiya and enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful Japanese-style room overlooking the ocean.
- 2010.02.21: The family and staff were so warmhearted, friendly and helpful.
- 2010.02.21: It was the perfect stay!
- 2010.02.10: EBESA tours for experiencing northern Nagano "Yamanouchi (Yudanaka, Shibu, Shiga Kogen) finally launched.
- 2010.02.09: The view of the misty hillside from the outdoor onsen during morning was simple breath taking!!
- 2010.02.09: The traditional style rooms were very well equipped and extremely comfortable, especially the futons.
- 2010.01.30: We would most definitely recommend to anybody visiting Japan.
- 2010.01.30: The hotel has a very Japanese character in a beautiful location.
- 2010.01.30: We enjoyed very much
- 2010.01.21: I highly recommend this ryokan to anyone!
- 2010.01.21: Private dinner was fantastic.
- 2010.01.18: TEST Entry for EBESA, Snow Monkey
- 2010.01.08: Nice hotel in the Hasuike area, staff were excellent and very polite and friendly.
- 2010.01.08: The food is AMAZING!
- 2009.12.23: Taking a dip in the onsen made me feel like I was in heaven.
- 2009.12.23: The hotel is very well located right near all the atractions such as Shinsaibashi and Namba.
- 2009.12.11: We really enjoyed the hot baths.
- 2009.12.11: We really enjoyed our stay in Nara and the Nara-deer are so lovely.
- 2009.11.26: Nice atmosphere and excellent Japanes food.
- 2009.11.26: We felt like we had a true, traditional Japanese experience.
- 2009.11.03: We have never felt more welcome at a hotel.
- 2009.11.03: It has a good atmosphere and is so near from Dotonbori street that we could see it from our window.
- 2009.10.18: Food was delicious-best in Japan.
- 2009.10.18: I would stay there again and highly recommend it to anyone going to Yudanaka.
- 2009.10.09: We felt very much at home and want to stay there again whenever we return to Nara.
- 2009.10.09: From France
- 2009.09.28: We really enjoyed the bedrock sauna, it was very relaxing.
- 2009.09.28: Very friendly location, next to Namba Metro.
- 2009.09.17: We spent a very pleasant time there, and can nothing else as to recommend this place to everybody who seeks for a reasonable, lovely ryokan.
- 2009.09.17: For us wearing the traditional clothing while walking around the onsen was a highlight.
- 2009.09.09: We would highly recommend staying at Hida Gassho-en to complete a trip to Japan.
- 2009.09.09: To me, the Yamatoya Honten is the best hotel that you can find in the central area of Namba.
- 2009.08.27: Tres bon ryokan.
- 2009.08.27: The hotel had a good Japanese atmosphere.
- 2009.08.14: The staff was very patient with us explaining everything.
- 2009.08.14: The room was big, pleasant and very clean and comfortable.
- 2009.08.04: I felt that this was truly a Japanese experience.
- 2009.08.04: The staff were very friendly and will do their utmost to please.
- 2009.07.24: Staying at Hida Gassho-en is our best part of the trip.
- 2009.07.24: Beautiful house, inside and out.
- 2009.07.15: The staff go completely out of their way to help you out.
- 2009.07.15: The ryokan is also convenienetly located near Yudanaka Station.
- 2009.07.03: Our stay in Japan began the best way possilbe, all thanks to you!
- 2009.07.03: Nice atmosphere, the Japanese-style was most appreciated.
- 2009.06.30: The onsen at the hotel were also wonderful!
- 2009.06.30: I loved it! I would come back again!
- 2009.06.19: Located on a hill overlooking the town & snow-covered mountains in the distance, it is serene, beautiful.
- 2009.06.19: Every thing was perfect!
- 2009.06.09: It was right in the heart of the shopping and nightlife areas.
- 2009.06.09: Tres bon ryokan.
- 2009.05.23: The food is great and the baths too. Especially the outdoor one.
- 2009.05.23: I will recommend to others. I liked the private bath area.
- 2009.05.16: Wonderfull place in Bunkyo-ku, a very quiet place in Tokyo.
- 2009.05.16: Very Nice Atmosphere.
- 2009.05.09: The character and the atmosphere of Shibu Hotel gracious and special.
- 2009.05.09: I recommend to have meals - dinner and brekfast were divine.
- 2009.04.29: The staff worked diligently and cheerfully to make our stay a wonderful experience.
- 2009.04.29: Overall it was a great experience to be able to saty in a traditional hotel, especially with the classic Japanese breakfast.
- 2009.04.19: The room has a really nice atmosphere.
- 2009.04.19: We were fully satisfied that we've chosen this hotel and now we are planing to return there again.
- 2009.04.09: Recommend the Benten-no Yado Itsukushima for its special atmosphere that blends traditional and modern Japan to full satisfaction.
- 2009.04.09: Japanese-style accomdations were very comfortable.
- 2009.03.31: Stayed at Hida Gasshoen Hida Takayama
- 2009.03.31: We liked the Japanese room that didn't smell smoke.
- 2009.03.23: The open air bathes were wonderful and the Kaiseki food and service was simply the very best.
- 2009.03.22: Staff were very friendly.
- 2009.03.16: We apreciated your kind hospitality very much.
- 2009.03.16: Very safe and staff are all lovely & friendly.
- 2009.03.05: Food was delicious.
- 2009.03.03: The Maiko performance was so beautiful. We enjoyed the Kyoto "Kaiseki" cuisine too.
- 2009.02.18: I would highly recommend Hida Gassho-en to anyone who wants a genuine Japanese experience.
- 2009.02.18: The rooms are nice and the food is EXCELLENT!!
- 2009.02.10: We enjoyed a relaxing hot spring bath and delicious dinners here.
- 2009.02.10: Excellent value for a more quiet and traditional stay in Japan.
- 2009.02.02: We recommend my friends to try the onsen bath and the delicious meal.
- 2009.02.02: Konnnichiwa / I will definitely return to stay.
- 2009.01.22: It was a great stay, Thank you!
- 2009.01.21: Very nice Ryokan, with feel for Japanese tradition
- 2009.01.13: The delighted dinner will warm you up after a day tour in this lovely town.
- 2009.01.13: We loved our stay at the Shibu Hotel.
- 2009.01.09: Kyoto Cuisine & Maiko Evening at Gion
- 2008.12.24: The ryokan was beautiful and clean and gave us a great taste of Japan.
- 2008.12.24: It's a beautiful old Japanese style inn- comfortable, unpretentious, and very welcoming.
- 2008.12.19: Another review web site Family-run, Friendly, Cheap Inns lanched.
- 2008.12.17: Staff were very attentive and friendly.
- 2008.12.17: This is a great hostel, quite small but perfectly formed!
- 2008.11.26: Your hospitality far exceeded our expectations!
- 2008.11.26: We felt special to be in a small town with lots of locals using the onsen.
- 2008.11.17: The hotel is next to a bus stop. Very convenient.
- 2008.11.17: Guest Photo 1 -- Hida Gassho-en
- 2008.10.22: The staff was friendly and the room was great; also bigger than what we'd gotten used too.
- 2008.10.22: Its special atmosphere blends traditional and modern Japan to full satisfaction.
- 2008.10.02: They go the extra mile to make sure you get the best stay possible.
- 2008.10.02: Extremely helpful staff. Number one!
- 2008.09.21: Beautiful and relaxing outdoor onsen with great views.
- 2008.09.21: The staff were helpful and friendly.
- 2008.09.05: This place is so amazing for the price!
- 2008.09.05: I am just letting you know how my stay at tsuribashi-so went.
- 2008.08.22: Gassho-en is a very original place and a little bit isolated.
- 2008.08.22: Both the room and meals were fantastic and the private hot springs were great.
- 2008.08.14: This island is magic and your place is fabulous.
- 2008.08.14: The hotel was great, the staff were extremely friendly and the baths were awesome.
- 2008.08.04: Rooms are exceptionally clean and the Ryokan is set in beautiful grounds near the Hida Village and is very peaceful.
- 2008.08.04: Todo ha sido perfecto.
- 2008.07.17: This was the best place I stayed in Japan.
- 2008.07.17: The food was delicious and we really enjoyed eating authentic Japanese meals.
- 2008.06.27: We spent 2 special days in a traditional Japanese atmosphere.
- 2008.06.20: Would stay again for sure.
- 2008.06.19: It was a great traditional Japanese inn experience.
- 2008.06.12: A truley Japanese experience.
- 2008.06.12: The continous waving on leaving will never be forgotten.
- 2008.06.04: Homeikan was great and I would highly reccommend it to everyone!
- 2008.06.04: The owner drove us directly to the Jigokudani Monkey Park.
- 2008.05.29: All in all we had a really relaxing stay here and would definitely recommend the hotel.
- 2008.05.29: The hospitality was awesome!
- 2008.05.21: All in all a lovely place with lots of character.
- 2008.05.21: Enjoyed my stay here in the ryokan-style room.
- 2008.05.14: Great location, close to Shibu onsen and snow monkeys.
- 2008.05.14: The best part was the cosy furo bath we sneaked in the evening with our Yukatas.
- 2008.05.05: We would recommend it for its fantastic originality.
- 2008.05.05: Fabulous staff, highly recommend this place.
- 2008.04.29: It is perfectly situated on the beautiful onsen street and within walking distance to Yudanaka.
- 2008.04.29: The hotel has a lovely atmosphere and the staff are incredibly freindly.
- 2008.04.22: Shibu Hotel was a memorable experience!
- 2008.04.22: The staff did an amazing job on everything from explaining the food to creating a super nice atmosphere.
- 2008.04.07: The room was a fantastic classic Japanese room, very large and comfortable with beautiful furnishings.
- 2008.04.06: Staff are very kind, friendly, helpful and caring.
- 2008.03.21: The atmosphere of the hotel is good, a lovely garden and many different onsen.
- 2008.03.21: The staff are friendly and most speak some English.
- 2008.03.10: The atmosphere is calming, the staff work hard to make you feel relaxed.
- 2008.03.10: We had an amazing stay here.
- 2008.02.27: Great atmosphere, nice interior and a convenient location, useful facilities!
- 2008.02.27: The rooms were nice and the place had a lot of character.
- 2008.02.19: Sato-san (the manager) is very helpful, friendly and efficient.
- 2008.02.19: The staff was very kind and attentive to our needs.
- 2008.02.13: The food was fabulous, among the best of any places.
- 2008.02.09: Very luxurious.
- 2008.01.28: The dinner is fantastic. The staff are very helpful
- 2008.01.25: A very traditional and spacious hotel.
- 2008.01.22: We loved our room.
- 2008.01.22: The staff were just wonderful and so helpful.
- 2008.01.07: The location and view are superb.
- 2007.12.24: Thank you for making our stay special.
- 2007.12.21: The room was fantastic and very authentic, and the bath facilities was excellent - traditional Japanese style with a hot bath as well.
- 2007.12.13: It was very unique Japanese experience.
- 2007.12.09: Introduction of Shibu Hotel by Administrator
- 2007.12.03: This was my ultimate Japanese experience!
- 2007.11.24: Your staffs served us with their hearts.
- 2007.11.13: Fully recommended , I will stay here again.
- 2007.11.03: The Japanese room is wonderful and big.
- 2007.10.27: Hotel Nishiyama gets 100 points from us.
- 2007.10.23: Cozy little ryokan with very friendly staff.
- 2007.10.12: The staff has been very helpful. Whatever we requested, they would try to help.
- 2007.10.01: The staff were friendly, happy and helpful from the moment arrived.
- 2007.09.27: It is a great place to stay.
- 2007.09.21: You cannot go wrong with Homeikan.
- 2007.09.11: We had a wonderful time at your hotel. The room was fantastic.
- 2007.08.29: The staff were fabulous and very very friendly.
- 2007.08.24: The service was great--much better than anywhere else I've stayed in Japan.
- 2007.08.14: Congratulations for the smile of the reception staff.
- 2007.08.02: The room, tha bath and the food were by far the best we encountered during our trip to Japan.
- 2007.07.31: Great atmosphere and great food.
- 2007.07.19: A large onsen ryokan in the famous Gero Onsen
- 2007.07.10: This was the best meal we had in Japan.
- 2007.07.02: It is a beautiful hotel surrounded by the hills and a waterfall runs very close to it.
- 2007.06.21: The food was authentic and delicious.
- 2007.06.18: Great view, impeccably clean and the decor was beautiful.
- 2007.06.10: The meals were outstanding and absolutely reasonable.
- 2007.05.28: The tatami mats of various colors give this ryokan an elegant look and feel.
- 2007.05.22: The staff was very good and helpful.
- 2007.05.11: We were immersed in traditional Japanese culture and superb hospitality.
- 2007.05.02: Absolutely recommendable to others.
- 2007.04.29: The features we enjoyed the most were the gourmet meals and the baths.
- 2007.04.25: Nice place to stay
- 2007.04.13: The sunrise in the morning of the wedded rocks were impressive.
- 2007.04.08: We particularly enjoyed the private bath and the massage chairs.
- 2007.03.30: It has a wonderful atmosphere which immediately put us at ease.
- 2007.03.30: We will recommend this inn to all of our friends.
- 2007.03.23: Amazing onsen sauna and massage chair.
- 2007.03.20: It is a holiday destination we would recommend to all.
- 2007.03.10: The ryokan has a really Japanese atmosphere.
- 2007.03.06: Your English-language website was very helpful.
- 2007.03.01: A very big Thank You to Sato-san and the staff.
- 2007.03.01: The information about Daisyoin Temple was useful.
- 2007.02.23: Good service, outside spa and the good seafood.
- 2007.02.13: We enjoyed the "Kaiseki" dinner!
- 2007.02.09: I would recommend Shirakabaso for its great hospitality.
- 2007.02.07: Took a trip to the Monkey Park
- 2007.01.28: Delightful staff, AMAZING food.
- 2007.01.26: We found it a fabulous cultual experience.
- 2007.01.23: Onsen baths are very relaxing after a day skiing.
- 2007.01.23: Very good food and clean room.
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- EBESA, Snow Monkey, Yamanouchi Town
- Family-run, Friendly, Cheap Inns
- Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula
- Hida Gassho-en, Hida Takayama
- Homeikan, Tokyo
- Hotel New Wakasa, Nara City
- Hotel Nishiyama, Kyoto
- Hotel Shirakabaso, Shiga Kogen
- Kaneyoshi Ryokan, Osaka
- Kyoto Cuisine & Maiko Evening at Gion
- Minshuku Sosuke, Takayama
- Naraya, Kusatsu Onsen
- Ogawaya, Gero Onsen
- Oishiya, Ise / Mie Prefecture
- Ryokan Ichi-Fuji, Nagoya
- Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano Pref.
- Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen
- Tsuribashiso, Izu Peninshula
- Yamatoya Honten, Osaka