The traditional pillow was rather tough going!

The staff were charming and full of care. They didn’t speak English but conversed via translations te apps, explaining everything. The traditional meals served in your own private dining room were amazing. The garden was lovely. The onsen was also a good size. The view of the inland sea was excellent. Next to the room we had a lovely seating area to look at the view. The yukatas were crisp and comfortable and you can eat breakfast and dinner wearing it.

Peatumiskuupäev: juuli 2025

No reservation available in hotel's restaurant. In one of our two rooms, the sleeping mats were VERY firm.

Nice neighborhood, traditional rooms, variety of restaurants, very nice staff

Peatumiskuupäev: juuni 2025

Nothing. Everything feels right at Suminoe Ryokan. We hope to return, it’d be our third time.

+ Genuine atmosphere and service + Delicious, healthy, outstanding food + Serene and beautiful garden on the back side of the property + Serene and beautiful sea view on the front of the property + The staff truly cares about your well being + Both management and staff go out of their way to help you

Peatumiskuupäev: juuni 2025

Nothing!

Loved the traditional Ryokan experience - hospitality, culture/food/onsen/views/peacefulness. We were doing the islands bike trail and I’m sure that soaking in the onsen helped my aches and pains! 🚲

Peatumiskuupäev: mai 2025

Incredible garden and a great stopping point along the shimanami kaido!

Peatumiskuupäev: mai 2025

The meals provided were wonderful! Beautifully presented, fresh and locally inspired. Some of the best seafood we had during our trip! The small details were much appreciated by the host. The atmosphere was serene. We loved the garden and the sound of trickling water from the onsens in the background.

Peatumiskuupäev: aprill 2025

It’s a 400 year old Ryokan so shows its age in spots. It’s not brand new.

This is a 400 year old Ryokan so full History. The Onsen was hot and very nice. Our traditional Japanese room we loved. It has a lovely garden. The staff are super.

Peatumiskuupäev: mai 2025

Food was good but nothing too amazing, maybe I expected a bit more given the price. Some of the facilities look a bit dated too, but was still nice. Pillow may be a bit too hard for non Japanese

Nice, historic Ryokan. Friendly staff which gave us a personal touch to our stay, clean place, and really nice garden inside. Food was good too.

Peatumiskuupäev: mai 2025

Thanks for the hospitality and generous assistances.

Peatumiskuupäev: aprill 2025

The property is beautiful. The meals are fabulous.

Peatumiskuupäev: aprill 2025

Relaxing

Peatumiskuupäev: aprill 2025

The pillows!

The service and food were excellent. The room was lovely, bed very comfortable except the pillows which were hard. Onsen and garden were lovely. We visited the temple, art gallery and museum and some restaurants in town.

Peatumiskuupäev: aprill 2025

The bath at the ryokan was out of order (and no bathroom in room) so we had to go to a local onsen. This wasn’t too bad because it was all organised and paid for by the owners, was nearby and very nice

Location and owners were great and meals delicious. Bikes were stored inside

Peatumiskuupäev: november 2024

Sadly the baths were not open however we were given vouchers to use a local bath house which was a welcome substitute.

Beautiful location, helpful staff, wonderful food.

Peatumiskuupäev: november 2024

Nil

Always a pleasure staying at Suminoe Ryokan. It is the second time we have stayed there. It is ideally located just short of halfway across the Shimanami Kaido cycleway. Pleasant helpful staff, comfortable traditional Japanese room. Great to soak in the onsen after cycling. Delicious seafood dinner and a healthy breakfast. Lovely to watch the sun set over the inland sea from your room.

Peatumiskuupäev: november 2024

Nothing

Because older ryokan, beautiful sea view.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

The location, the view, the aithenticity and traditional meals.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

The bath was out of order unfortunately, but they gave us access to a bath house very close.

The room was very clean, the dinner was very fancy.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

As previous reviews say …the pillows were VERY hard! We improvised with spare duvet and cushions. It worked. It may be an idea to give customers the option of an authentic hard pillow or a western style soft pillow??

Staff were so genuine, kind and helpful. We arrived very wet from cycle, they couldn’t have done more to help us dry out. Food very traditional Japanese. Very fresh, freshly cooked, very beautifully presented and lovely explanation by waiter/waitress of what we were eating Location good, near to cafes and local shops if needed. As foreigners we felt we had a very authentic Japanese experience, loved it.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

it was all part of the authentic experience but the beds / futons were seriously hard and the ‘pillows’ were little wheat bags. Actually I loved it all, so traditional and I slept well as we had been cycling the Shimanami Kaido

High standard traditional Japanese ryokan. Same family have run this establishment on scenic Setoda port for 130 years. They were so hospitable, using Google translate to make sure we understood exactly what we were eating for eg. We enjoyed the dinner which was a degustation of amazing food. We had the quad room with sea view which had its own loo. some rooms need to share bathrooms which is just traditional.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

Beautiful location, friends and helpful staff, lovely bathing facilities.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

The onsen was closed but the alternative around the corner was lovely so this was not really an issue.

Fabulous view. Great food. Comfortable room. Excellent location.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

Absolutely nothing to write here.

Amazing place to stay. Wonderful hospitality, a gorgeous room and fantastic food.

Peatumiskuupäev: oktoober 2024

Great location on Shimanami Kaido cycling route with ferry station nearby, japanese style room, delicious breakfast, helpful staff. Everything really.

Peatumiskuupäev: september 2024