They had the biggest room we've seen in the 2 weeks we were in Japan! Facilities were a little old, but very clean. Love the Onsen! The breakfast and dinner were also great.

Staff very friendly and we asked direction to our next hotel which is nearby but to carry our luggage is difficult for us and they were kind to drive us there.

“A pleasant stay with an affordable private onsen.”

We were extremely grateful to the staff for assisting us with a unique scenario. They were so kind and accommodating. I wasn't sure we would be able to use an onsen during our stay in Japan, but they made it happen!

“Onsen totally worth it.”

The staff were amazing. They spoke a lot of English for a rural town and insisted on taking our heavy bags even when we were more capable, true hospitality. The room was old, but clean and amazingly presented. Considering the age of the town its certainly well above expectations. A tip to any westerners: getting naked in a public bath is more nerve wracking than being naked In a public bath. Push past that first hurdle, and the Onsen experience is well worth it.

“Memorable. Like stepping back in time.”

Location was convenient right near the bus stop to and from Shibukawa. Meals were superb, the ryokan was spotlessly clean and the staff were so friendly and helpful.

“A pleasant and relaxing stay.”

The property is well maintained , fairly clean.

The food was absolutely amazing both for diner and breakfast, the baths were super clean and the view from the roof…beautiful! The room as spacious and comfortable. Also, I want to thank everyone at the hotel, they are the sweetest persons! Thank you for making my stay an unforgettable memory!

“A pleasant stay with an affordable private onsen.”

We were extremely grateful to the staff for assisting us with a unique scenario. They were so kind and accommodating. I wasn't sure we would be able to use an onsen during our stay in Japan, but they made it happen!

“The Onsen Musume gallery is pretty cool”

“Nice accomodation in traditional onsen town, I recommend.”

Good service, very attentive staff and nice Japanese room, bath with outdoor bath and good dinner and breakfast.

“10/10 would come back again if have the chance”

Very friendly staff, some of them could speak English well, the room was spacious and had a very good view of the mountains, futon was comfortable to sleep in, appreciated that they topped up the water in the kettle, the onsen was delightful, the snacks were delicious, amenities provided were good quality, location was up on the steep hill but the bus stop is maybe about 100 meters away. Overall, it was worth it and a delight to stay in.

“Thank you for the experience”

Mimatsukan to us was quite a traditional accommodation, initially was worried about sleeping only on the tatami mattress but it was all good and comfortable!!! The private onsen was nice as well!

“A beautiful hotel with lots of small details to make your stay a memorable one”

Old world style and class, a very well kept premises

“Friendly ryokan with excellent staff, amenities and recognizes the shibukawa link to major anime.”

Atmosphere, service, baths and amenities, views from the room and the private onsen on the roof top, staff that did utmost to make our stay memorable and comfortable.

“It was relaxing and very nice. Very comfortable.”

Exceptional friendliness of the staff. Very helpful and they went out of their way to make my stay comfortable. The food was very good. Just the right amount. The onsen was very enjoyable.

“A nice two day stay”

The location was nice and the food very nice. It was very close to the 365 stone steps.

the balcony onsen its the highlight but the room is good and the gift shop is really good. they have a displays for the animes that have connections to this site including inishl d and yama no susume and sell some merchandise for the onsen susume girls. the staff had good English and were accommodating to us keeping our bags there earlier than 3pm.

“Good hotel for trying out public bathing and Onsen.”

It's a nice traditional hotel half ryokan.

“Comfortable and relaxing place to spend a day in.”

Located just next to Ikanho steps. Owner was helpful to drive our car from the open car park down the hill into the hotel’s sheltered car park making it easy and convenient on check out day.

“Very homely and comfortable, worth the price if you wan to just chill”

- Outdoor and Indoor onsens were great - Staff were great, very respectful and even would help you to valet your cars - Room was very comfortable