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2012.05.17: Such beautiful and charming staff.
2012.05.17: From Norway
2012.05.06: Very Nice old house and personnel helpful.
2012.05.03: The family are very friendly and the ryokan lovely and traditional.
2012.04.19: I love the place.
2012.04.19: What a lovely room.
2012.04.06: Loved staying here, wish it could have been for more than one night.
2012.04.06: It is very warm and welcoming and we felt very comfortable.
2012.04.03: Introduction of Honjin Hiranoya in Takayama town
2012.03.22: We miss them already.
2012.03.22: The guesthouse and its staff were lovely as were the meals and onsen baths.
2012.03.01: Our stay here was wonderful.
2012.03.01: The staff are very friendly and helpful.
2012.02.09: From France
2012.02.09: The room and overall ambience was nice and very traditional.
2012.01.26: Excellent ryokan.
2012.01.26: From Denmark
2012.01.20: Excellent service, very friendly owners/staff and just a very charming hostel/hotel.
2012.01.20: The views from our room onto the garden are splendid.
2011.12.29: I would highly recommend coming here.
2011.12.29: It was the most beautiful I have stayed in with the best value!
2011.12.19: The Japanese garden with the koi pond is very relaxing.
2011.12.15: Great place for an authentic Ryokan stay without leaving Tokyo.
2011.12.01: From Singapore
2011.12.01: Onsen bath was good.
2011.11.17: It is a beautiful old traditional Japanese inn, all wooden, very unusual.
2011.11.17: Staff/service is excellent.
2011.11.04: Excellent, helpful and friendly staff.
2011.11.04: From U.S.A.
2011.10.13: A traditional ryokan in the middle of Tokyo.
2011.10.13: It greatly exceeded our expectations.
2011.09.30: Introduction of an onsen ryokan in Yamashiro Onsen, Hokuriku
2011.09.30: If you would like to try the ryokan experience i'd recommend it.
2011.09.29: You made our stay amazing.
2011.09.15: Great staff.
2011.09.15: From Singapore
2011.09.01: Very good atmosphere.
2011.09.01: Thanks for the wonderful service.
2011.08.18: Great location!
2011.08.18: The owners go an extra mile for their customers.
2011.08.04: From Taiwan
2011.08.04: Awesome place for an authentic japanese-family run hostel.
2011.07.21: Once more a very good choice!
2011.07.21: Wonderful breakfast!
2011.07.07: I had a good time.
2011.07.07: The staff were very friendly and helpful.
2011.06.28: The atmosphere is calming, the staff work hard to make you feel relaxed.
2011.06.23: Thank you for the very good service!
2011.06.23: We slept very well in our clean and comfortable room
2011.06.09: The facilities were spotless and the staff were very helpful and kind.
2011.06.09: Big, spacious traditional rooms and excellent service.
2011.05.26: The Ryokan is traditional style with nice rooms and an Onsen.
2011.05.26: The atmosphere was lovely and relaxing.
2011.05.12: Excellent Japanese food.
2011.05.12: This kind of service, I can never find in Hong Kong.
2011.04.28: They are so kind.
2011.04.28: It is the ultimate Japanese experience.
2011.04.14: I really felt that I spent a day like a Japanese.
2011.04.14: From China
2011.04.01: Visit Kaga Hakusan in Ishikawa Pref. -- Rich History and Fine Onsen
2011.03.30: We had both breakfast and dinner in the Inn, they were amazing.
2011.03.30: The staff spoke excellent English.
2011.03.11: Everything was fantastic!
2011.03.10: All the staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
2011.02.23: Traditional old Japanese-style ryokan with typical atmosphere.
2011.02.21: Great location, can walk everywhere!
2011.02.21: A nice friendly lodge with wonderful public and private onsen.
2011.02.10: Lovely authentic atmosphere and a very nice escape from busy streets.
2011.02.10: Onsen was fabulous and the owners were just lovely.
2011.01.31: We loved the feeling of being in a traditional setting - a bit like a living museum.
2011.01.31: The staff were lovely and very helpful.
2011.01.20: We felt very comfortable here and enjoyed bathing in the onsen.
2011.01.20: Everything was perfect!
2011.01.10: Charming Hostel and nice staff.
2011.01.10: We would recommend this hotel to our friends.
2010.12.30: Yamatoya Honten is located near Dotombori street and open 24 hours.
2010.12.30: The hotel had a charming atmosphere and made for a very pleasant stay.
2010.12.20: The owners were extremely friendly, welcoming and helpful.
2010.12.20: The atmosphere of the Hotel was great!
2010.12.10: The room was much better than expected.
2010.12.10: The room was spacious and comfortable and the onsen was fantastic.
2010.11.30: We enjoyed the beach and hot springs during our stay in Kinosaki.
2010.11.30: We tried the private bath. It was super!
2010.11.20: You can't get better value for money in Japan.
2010.11.20: Fantastic place.
2010.11.10: I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone.
2010.11.10: It was very traditional.
2010.10.30: The room, service, onsens, and food were excellent.
2010.10.30: The building was magnificent.
2010.10.20: The staff was very, very friendly, helpful and attentive.
2010.10.20: The food was amazing, I suggest you try.
2010.10.09: We would especially recommend dinner menu in room and trying all their local beers.
2010.10.09: It had a very traditional feel.
2010.09.30: From U.S.A.
2010.09.30: The room was big and attractive.
2010.09.25: The staff were very helpful.
2010.09.21: Location is great - close to all onsen and right on the canal.
2010.09.15: This is definitely a traditional style inn.
2010.08.30: This ryokan has a beautiful setting, making our stay here extremely relaxing.
2010.08.30: From U.S.A.
2010.08.21: The evening meal and breakfast were delicious and it was lovely to try out new tastes.
2010.08.21: I loved the external look of the buildings and the gardens.
2010.08.11: We had a delicious dinner in a private room.
2010.08.09: Your kind hospitality is greatly appreciated.
2010.08.09: I would recommend to stay at this ryokan for anyone.
2010.07.30: The room looked very traditional and had everything needed for modern comfort.
2010.07.30: Perfect service, top location in the middle of Kinosaki with different onsen.
2010.07.22: The owners were extremely welcoming and even gave us a lift to the monkey park.
2010.07.22: From Italy and Spain
2010.07.11: Yours is the best place I've stayed anywhere in the world.
2010.07.10: Such an amazing place to stay.
2010.07.01: The private bath is very good and is exclusive.
2010.07.01: The hostess was so kind and helpful.
2010.06.25: Yamamotoya in Kinosaki Onsen
2010.06.21: Very beautiful and authentic Japanese style thatched-roofed house, harking back to a lost era.
2010.06.21: Discussed with us where we are going and gave us useful tips.
2010.06.10: A wonderful Japanese experience.
2010.06.10: We hope to be back in the next couple of years to enjoy great food, wonderful hospitality and the lovely weather.
2010.06.01: Experience of a lifetime.
2010.06.01: I would highly recommend staying here for all round atmosphere and value for money.
2010.05.20: I will remember the hotel in mind for future stay in Japan.
2010.05.20: Excellent service by staff and very comfortable accommodation.
2010.05.10: Breakfast was very traditional and super!
2010.05.10: I would recommend it to any friends wanting an authentic experience of traditional Japan.
2010.05.03: Konya, Tamatsukuri Onsen -- Newly added ryokan introduction
2010.05.01: The environment is good.
2010.05.01: This is the best place I have been to in Japan.
2010.04.26: We both enjoyed the onsen.
2010.04.26: We particularly liked the fact that we could enjoy the onsen amidst the snow.
2010.04.10: The best place in Japan where we slept.
2010.04.10: We stayed in a Japanese-style room and loved it.
2010.03.30: Location is convenient and the ambiance is awesome.
2010.03.26: Beautiful spot- excellent staff - delicious food and soothing baths.
2010.03.15: It was an excellent experiences staying at Shibu Hotel.
2010.03.14: The room was cozy and comfortable.
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!
2008.08.22: 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.
2008.08.04: 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.
2008.06.04: 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.
2007.09.21: 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.
2007.08.14: 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.
2007.06.21: The food was authentic and delicious.
2007.06.18: Great view, impeccably clean and the decor was beautiful.
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.
2007.03.10: 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
2007.01.26: 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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