“Wonderful stay, worthy of a five-star hotel”

Before arriving, I must admit I felt a bit hesitant. After making the reservation, I came across many negative reviews, which made me unsure — especially because, based on the photos on Booking, the hotel looked extremely attractive and welcoming, which didn’t seem to match the ratings I was seeing. Even so, I decided to take the risk. I have been working in hotel management for many years, and I know that reviews should not always be taken at face value. Upon arrival, my perception completely changed. The service was simply wonderful — we were welcomed with a level of hospitality truly worthy of a traditional ryokan. This is an older-style ryokan, perfect for those looking to experience the atmosphere of Japan from decades ago. The hotel is located in a more remote area, surrounded by nature, offering incredible views and absolute tranquility. It is truly a wonderful place. From the moment you enter, the staff guides you and introduces the hotel in a very attentive and thoughtful way. On the first floor, there is a shop offering a variety of items, from food and souvenirs to clothing, as well as kimonos and yukatas available for guests to use during their stay. Also on the first floor, you will find a large and spacious dining area where breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served (upon reservation). The male and female onsens are also located there and are excellent. In addition, there is the option to reserve private onsens, ideal for those seeking a more intimate experience — whether as a couple, with family, or even alone. All of them are spacious and offer beautiful views. There is also a game room with table tennis, massage chairs, and a very comfortable space to relax. Near the onsens, you will also find a quiet area with mattresses and pillows, perfect for taking a nap after a bath. Moving up to the rooms, the experience remains impressive. The rooms are extremely spacious, almost like small apartments.

“Very poor”

Started out poorly with wrong address provided on booking.com. This was stressful because we were travelling through Japan on bicycles and we feared we would not find the hotel by dark. Eventually arrived at around 3.45pm and were told that we could not have dinner at the hotel restaurant - this made things extremely difficult because the hotel was quite a distance from town and we had no car. The room had mould on the windowsill and was smelly and stuffy. Beds were uncomfortable. No tea-making facilities in the room.

“Nice and clean.”

Have onsen I the hostel, but need to pay 150 yen per person.

Traditional Japanese style accommodation, lots of room with public baths and some nice scenery in the area. Easily accessible from the local train station. Local restaurant choice is limited, so something to consider during your stay. Very relaxing experience overall

Quiet location up on the mountains, right next to a train station so it is very convenient to visit other places for day trips. The room was big and clean, and the yukatas where confomrtable (they had an XL size that fit me). The breakfast had a large variety. The staff was helpful and welcoming.

Big onsen, spacious rooms, quiet location. There is a train station nearby therefore it's easy to commute.

“Read the description of the hotel beyond”

I am going to explain this accomodation to all WESTERN TOURISTS: So we decided to book this hotel because it was on the way to Koya san and next to a railway Station. But the hotel was 400 metres a bit on the hill (just to know if you have big or much luggage). The hotel is the biggest building in this little mountain village and there's not much around accept jungle like forest. So when we arrived in the evening there was no place to eat nearby accept 1km over the hill was one restaurant open. We couldn't somehow eat at the hotel, even if we would have paid for it. That was strange. To the hotel itself: It has 5 floors with different room options. We stayed at the economy room which is Japanese style which means you have those futons, small table and "chairs" and at night you have to put a mattress on the floor by yourself for sleeping. That was a nice experience. You have an extra toilet and a baisin, a fridge, a rice cooker in the front room and that's basically it. The discription says "shared bathroom" but this is the onsen on the 1st floor. So you go with your yukata (bath robe) downstairs where you find onsen for men, women and a family option you can pay for additonally if you wanna.have some privacy or want to experience the onsen with your partner. We tried both and we really liked it. It's a great experience in Japan.

“Great place no food”

The place was clean and the room was comfortable and spacious.

The room is huge, clean and bright and has a nice view of the mountains. There's a little entrance area with a fridge, sink and toilet. The hotel is located in a quiet area close to the train station.

Good location, close to local shops and Main Street. Close to public transport.

“The location is just a quick train ride away but next time I will prob pay a bit more for a more authentic Ryokan experi”

1. Quiet, Not many people there 2. The traditional yukata were quite colourful for the ladies 3. The japanese staff were really helpful, he tried his best despite language barrier

“Far away, a bit overpriced for what they offer, outdated venue.”

The breakfast option was Japanese style. I enquired on check-in about vegetarian options and was told it was a buffet. The first day we ate rice and had coffee. A distinguished gentleman made a note and made sure we were catered for the next day. The kitchen staff also was very accommadating. the onsen was amazing