Reviews of RITA Gosemachi
639-2215 Nara, Gose, Nishimachi 1069, Japan
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt gave us a unique flavour of an old world staying in a former fountain pen factory.
The soundproofing is quite poor
Thank you very much for visiting RITA Gosemachi and for your valuable feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the unique atmosphere of our hotel, which was converted from a fountain pen factory. We hope that your time spent in this historic space will be a memorable part of your trip. However, we apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of soundproofing. We are a hotel in a 100 year old traditional house, so there are some differences from modern hotels. We appreciate your understanding and will take your comments into consideration for future improvements. We hope you will enjoy Gosemachi again in a different season. We sincerely look forward to your return visit.
Thank you very much for visiting RITA Gosemachi and for your valuable feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the unique atmosphere of our hotel, which was converted from a fountain pen factory. We hope that your time spent in this h… Show more
Reviewed: 10 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe most charming hotel of our stay in Japan. A hidden treasure in a sleepy town that at first glance seems like it isn’t up to much. It’s a decentralised hotel with 2 buildings and a restaurant. We stayed in the former fountain pen factory. It’s so well designed with a nice blend of traditional Ryokan style and some 20th C Central European design motifs. Our room had a study which looked directly on to Mt Katsuragi. There’s a gorgeous garden which could also be enjoyed from our room and on the ground floor passageway. Great amenities. You can use the local public baths for free when staying at the hot and the restaurant served up a different breakfast each morning of our stay. They even do a decent dinner - well worth a try as dinner options are limited close by. The staff were superb. So helpful. Almost too ready to help out - perhaps that’s just the way here - but they tended to every need and then some. They don’t get many foreigners here which no doubt adds to the charm. If you want a quiet few days and the possibility of some hiking or just reading in your room in quiet luxury then this is a nice alternative to the busyness of Kyoto or nearby Osaka.
If you’re tall you need to watch your head. The door heights for all the rooms are below 6ft!
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at RITA Gosemachi. We truly appreciate your warm and thoughtful feedback. It is a great honor to hear that you found our hotel to be the most charming place you stayed at during your time in Japan. We’re delighted to know that you enjoyed the unique design of our renovated fountain pen factory, along with the views of Mt. Katsuragi and our peaceful garden from your room. We’re also very pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable experience at the local public bath, and that both breakfast and dinner at our restaurant met your expectations. It’s wonderful to know you were able to take your time and leisurely explore the historic streets of Gosemachi. Thank you as well for your kind words about our staff. We are always committed to doing our best to ensure that each guest enjoys a comfortable and memorable stay. Regarding the height of the doors — we understand this may have caused some inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We hope it added to the unique charm and character of this historic town. We would be honored to welcome you back for another quiet escape from the bustle of the city. All of us at RITA Gosemachi sincerely look forward to your next visit.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at RITA Gosemachi. We truly appreciate your warm and thoughtful feedback. It is a great honor to hear that you found our hotel to be the most charming place you stayed at during your time in Japan. W… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel and experience.
Thank you very much for choosing RITA Gosemachi. We truly appreciate your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your stay with us was a special experience. Interacting with you warmed our hearts as well. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you very much for choosing RITA Gosemachi. We truly appreciate your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your stay with us was a special experience. Interacting with you warmed our hearts as well. We look forward to welcoming you… Show more
Reviewed: 25 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly staff! Vouchers for local shops, entry to public bath included and nice hotel concept with interesting history.
Thank you for staying at RITA Gosemachi and for sharing your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our friendly staff and the concept of our hotel, including the local coupons and access to the public bathhouse. Our team is committed to creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Gose! Warm regards,
Thank you for staying at RITA Gosemachi and for sharing your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our friendly staff and the concept of our hotel, including the local coupons and access to the public bathhouse. Our tea… Show more
Reviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe hotel is easy to find, close to both the public bath and the center of town, everything is pretty much in walking distance. The building itself is gorgeous, and while the building maintains its history, the amenities in the rooms are modern and clean. The bed is comfortable, the bathroom and toilet spotless. We enjoyed the service the most. The staff were very kind, gave us recommendations, explained everything in detail and gave us complimentary drinks and snacks on our arrival. The collaboration with local shops and restaurants is something that adds charm to the place as it shows what a lovely community this city has to offer. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone.
Nothing we disliked. But one thing to note is that because the building is old, the windows are weak on windy days and can be noisy if you’re a light sleeper. However, they do provide ear plugs.
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at RITA Gosemachi and for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the charm of our town and the ambiance of our building. Your compliments regarding the room facilities and comfort are truly appreciated. We are especially grateful for your kind words about our service, describing it as “most satisfying.” Such feedback is incredibly motivating for our entire team. It is also heartening to know that the welcome drink, snacks, and local recommendations provided upon your arrival were helpful and enjoyable. Moreover, we deeply appreciate your positive comments about the “Town Walk Tickets,” which connect our guests with local shops. It brings us joy to hear that you valued this connection with the local community. We hope it offered you a unique and memorable experience of Gosemachi as a whole. Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the noise from the windows on windy days, a characteristic of our historic building. We will continue to make thoughtful efforts to ensure our guests have a comfortable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Gosemachi in the future. Warm regards,
Thank you very much for choosing to stay at RITA Gosemachi and for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the charm of our town and the ambiance of our building. Your compliments regard… Show more
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewIf you’re looking for truly unique experience, if your dream is to spend time in a real Japanese house, this place is for you
If you came solely to see Nikko, this place is an hour out of town
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel RITA Gosemachi and for sharing your warm message. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique experience of staying in a traditional Japanese-style house. We also appreciate your valuable comments about our location. Our hotel is situated in a place where you can unwind while immersing themselves in the charm of the surrounding townscape and its history. We hope you will visit us again to explore more of Japan's culture and beauty. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Thank you very much for staying at Hotel RITA Gosemachi and for sharing your warm message. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique experience of staying in a traditional Japanese-style house. We also appreciate your valuable co… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewOverall it is a wonderful experience to stay at RITA. The history of the house, the building, the room, wonderful staff, hospitality and warm welcome and magnificent garden. The breakfast was delicious. The staff recommended very good places for dinner. We absolutely loved the stay.
Nothing
Thank you very much for staying at GOSE SENTO HOTEL “RITA Gosemachi” and for your heartwarming review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We also appreciate that you enjoyed our historic building, rooms and garden, and that you were satisfied with our staff's hospitality and breakfast. We are glad that you also liked our dinner place. It is a great pleasure for us to know that your stay was wonderful and that you truly enjoyed your stay. We will continue to strive to provide you with even better service in the future. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you very much for staying at GOSE SENTO HOTEL “RITA Gosemachi” and for your heartwarming review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We also appreciate that you enjoyed our historic building, rooms and garden, and th… Show more
Reviewed: 4 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was amazing. Especially one lady that did everything to help. My wife is a vegetarian so she needed help with breakfast. The facilities were also great for the price
Not much.
Thank you very much for staying at GOSE SENTO HOTEL “RITA Gosemachi” and for your heartwarming review. We are especially pleased to receive your compliments on our staff's service. It is our pleasure to know that we were able to meet your needs and provide you with a pleasant stay. We are relieved to hear that you were satisfied with our vegetarian breakfast. We strive to provide a personalized service to all of our guests, so it is very encouraging to hear that you appreciated this. Thank you also for your compliments on our facilities and prices. We will continue to make every effort to provide a more comfortable stay for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you very much for staying at GOSE SENTO HOTEL “RITA Gosemachi” and for your heartwarming review. We are especially pleased to receive your compliments on our staff's service. It is our pleasure to know that we were able to meet y… Show more
Reviewed: 13 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewIt was the most beautiful hotel. It looks very traditional from the front, but wow when you go in! To begin it’s a very simple reception area, but what hides behind it is beautiful. One of my favourite hotels of all time.. an old fountain pen shop with nods to its pass everywhere.
That I couldn’t buy a fountain pen or the amazing pj’s they supplied.
Thank you very much for your stay at GOSE SENTO HOTEL ‘RITA Gosemachi’. We would also like to thank you once again for your valuable comments and feedback. We are delighted that you are satisfied with the appearance and interior design of our hotel. We are particularly pleased to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of the reception area and the design of the old fountain pen shop. It is also very encouraging for us that you have mentioned our hotel as one of your favourites. On the other hand, we apologise for not meeting your expectations regarding the fountain pens and pyjamas that you did not purchase. We will take your feedback into account to improve our service in the future. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Thank you very much for your stay at GOSE SENTO HOTEL ‘RITA Gosemachi’. We would also like to thank you once again for your valuable comments and feedback. We are delighted that you are satisfied with the appearance and interior design of … Show more