We couldn’t open the windows (apparently due to termites). I would have liked to have known this beforehand as part of the reason we booked was to enjoy the mountain air! The room wasn’t cleaned whilst we were there and rubbish not emptied/towels changed. This did not reflect the price we paid to stay here.

Great location and lovely view from the room. We loved the Onsen. Was good place to relax in.

Stayed in July 2025

Pleasant stay all around, delicious breakfast.

Stayed in June 2025

This is a beautiful and meticulously kept Ryokan. The rooms are beautifully decorated, very big and you feel catapulted back in time. Breakfast is a five course meal and was one of the best breakfasts we had in our trip. Although the Inn is not directly located at the beach, it is just a short walk to the downtown area and the ocean. There is ample parking behind the building. We would stay here again.

Stayed in April 2025

The ryokan was a bit quiet when I was there, perhaps because it was pre-summer season. Watch out for low doorways.

This old-ryokan sits atop a hill overlooking the beach town of Shirahama and some of the elegant rooms have ocean views. While the rooms are tatami-mat traditional, facilities are good and there are western beds. The ryokan has a good onsen and the Japanese breakfasts are spectacular, while also giving a nod to Western tastes.i didn’t get to use the bar or billiard room.

Stayed in May 2024

More information on where to eat as we found it difficult to find anything open. It was a good hike to restaurants

There was a short walk from the bus stop up a hill. The staff greeted us warmly and showed us around the hotel which showed it had heritage status with beautiful old furniture. The view from our room was perfect at sunset. The onsen was magic

Stayed in May 2024

Difficult to access the hotel. Narrow winding road.

Very basic service.

Stayed in March 2024

Cold water only at the sink. Also, the room was cold one night, as the heater was too strong and noisy.

Bedroom with onsens for ourselves.

Stayed in March 2024

Book breakfast in advance!

Very friendly, small ryokan , great location just above Ginza street and easy walk to the beach. Traditional hotel, not renovated (maybe better that way?) but well maintained and clean. Way better than staying in a big concrete/eyesore hotel.

Stayed in November 2023

Definitely need clearer address/location as we couldn’t find it with the listed address given on Booking .com & also the name of the property wasn’t coming up on Google Maps

Beautiful building, freshly renovated. Traditional Ryoken with the comfort of actual beds rather than futons on the floor. Quite a good location as close to everything but access is via a steep hill.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Very comfortable beds. Big room. Fantastic outdoor onsen just for us. Just need to get your head around toilet shoes.

Stayed in June 2025

A bit difficult to get to, but the dedicated parking lot is convenient.

Very cute Inn, with charming ambiance, friendly staff and nice onsen. The breakfast was also very good.

Stayed in March 2025

Most of the time there was no one at the reception and the check-in was also a bit weird. I also don’t mind that they don’t clean the rooms every day but they should at least pick up the trash every second day or bring new towels every day for the onsen. I think it’s way too expensive for the “service” that they offer because as I said 99% of the time we did not see any staff member and if we asked a question once we didn’t get any useful answer..

We were lucky I guess because there were no other guests around at the same time, so we had the onsen for us which was nice since it is quite small and could get very crowded with other people around.

Stayed in October 2024

Vintage and authentic ryukan. Quiet and peaceful. Onsen

Stayed in August 2024

Great accommodation with a nice private area to enjoy. Authentic Japanese experience in a lovely quaint seaside onsen town. Friendly staff, would highly recommend.

Stayed in August 2024

It’s a very nice old building. It’s on a slope and surrounded by nature. It’s in a very traditional Japanese style. Very beautiful. Onsen in the terrace. The breakfast is totally a steal, amazing food quality.

Stayed in May 2024

If to pick one it would be difficulty of climbing up the hill with luggage - it would be difficult in hot summer.

The room was spacious and clean with comfortable beds. The breakfast was delicious and very well served. The view from our room was amazing; the residence was located up the hill, giving it a really nice view of the sea and islands without the humidity of residing right beside the sea. The whole residence was very quiet, including the room, lounge and hot spring.

Stayed in May 2024

The rooms are much smaller than in the photos, it generally looks very dark and it smelled musty. We didn't really feel comfortable and at a very high price.

There was a free parking space

Stayed in March 2024

Very nice hotel with extremely authentic Japanese culture experience. It is an old building but can meet all the modern needs. The bath area is unique and big, the hot spring is comfortable. It was a wonderful experience.

Stayed in November 2023

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Real character property, beautifully kept - it has much more history and style than the bigger hotels. Most of our group had never been to Japan before and started their trip here - their first time with futon beds in some rooms and also their first time going to the onsen. There is plenty of parking - we hired a car to drive to Hongu Taisha shrine and Yumomine onsen. The hotel staff were attentive when required and otherwise so discreet that it felt like we had the place to ourselves. We absolutely loved our stay!

Stayed in December 2023

Cleaning at Onsen area. And if they have specialty meal plan , it will be more attractive. Such as crab meal plan for dinner .

Outdoor Onsen and location

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in June 2025

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in May 2025

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Stayed in April 2025