This is very much a Japanese style and not a Western hotel, so please adapt your expectations and behaviour accordingly. Good: 1. Access - easy to find off the main road along the river and an easy walk into the main attraction - Toshogu -...More

I was expecting my annual holiday badly and looking forward to staying at this famous osen (hot-spring) hotel very much. I booked it from an online Japanese booking system and, to me, it was a bargain (however, I booked it almost 3 months ahead). Everything...More

The hotel provided transfer from railway station. The room was very pretty. The hot springs was confortable and very relaxed. The dinner was expensive and the waiter was too in hurry...we couldn't finish our dish that he was pushing with the following course. I recommend...More

A lovely Ryokan style hotel. Spacious and comfortable bedroom even if you do have to sleep on the floor! Actually it's on a futon and really quite comfortable. Meals severed in individual rooms in a main dining area, with a high standard of cuisine. It...More

This was our first experience of a ryokan and we thoroughly enjoyed our two-night stay. It was a very nice touch to see my name by the door of our room and the room itself was immaculate, spacious, light and with a lovely view over...More