We walked from station But they gave us a lift back, which was great !

Super Nice staff Very Friendly Great Facilities Spacious Excellent

Stayed in August 2025

there's only one bath and shower, so you might have to line up for your turn. it's shared between genders so one can be a bit conscious when being in one space.

Traditional Japanese style rooms. Owner was really amazing, helped bring me to the station after check out. He was also very helpful in addressing my inquiries despite the language barrier.

Stayed in July 2025

Only inconvenience for us tall individuals was how easy it was to hit our heads in various passages in the building.

Easy access area with a very friendly and welcoming host. The ryokan had a very lovely and well kept onsen.

Stayed in June 2025

This hotel is fantastic way beyond my expectations. I could live like a Japanese landlord 200 years ago.. the room where I slept it was not a room but a full apartment and it looked like a museum. Indeed, all furniture was 200 years old. The stuff was so kind so helpful they lended me for free a bicycle and even they gave a free lift to the railway station at the end of my stay. In front of the hotel, there is an old fish market so it’s an experience when you jump back into the time. I feel pity that I haven’t booked for more nights here , absolutely worth the price. And the extra is the two beautiful interior gardens What you can admire from your room. Don’t hesitate to book here!

Stayed in June 2025

Absolutely beautiful classic ryokan. Our room was a mini palace, delightfully decorated, with garden views. The host is very kind and welcoming and the location is within easy walking distance to the old town, many restaurants and Hikone Castle. A gem.

Stayed in May 2025

Wonderful private onsen It was open at 5am too!

Stayed in May 2025

The bathroom was downstairs and along the hall but honestly wasn’t that bad, there was a lovely garden you walked past to get there. The host doesn’t speak much if any English but google translate helped me ask any questions I had

Loved the rooms, really traditional feel to them. Even had complimentary green tea! There was also a private onsen/bath which was sooo nice after a long day of travelling

Stayed in May 2025

Loved it…authentic Japanese ryokan. We stopped off in Hikone for one night just to stay at this ryokan, and do pleased that we did 😊. Going to Hikone castle was an added bonus.

Stayed in April 2025

Very traditional - two large tatami rooms and access to a balcony. My son said it was his favourite accomodation on our trip.

Stayed in March 2025

The place for us has been the most genuine experience we had during our trip and made us feel we were really in Japan this time. It’s an authentic place, so it doesn’t have all the mod cons that some travellers might expect, but we were thrilled with the enormous room, the lovely onsen, and the whole feel of the place. The owner was very accommodating and helpful in all respects and also prepared us some great breakfasts and dinners. A very memorable stay in a town that’s definitely off the beaten track but has a lot to offer.

Stayed in March 2025

All was splendid.

Great stay at a tasteful house with a charm, internal Japanese garden, balcony overlooks it from a vast room. Very kind and friendly host family, excellent value at Hikone. Good heating. Lots of eateries nearby. In house hot bath. 7-11 accross the corner. Have a walk at night to see the castle lighted.

Stayed in March 2025

There is nothing I don’t like about it, I will absolutely go again.

It’s is incredible! I feel like being in a dream!

Stayed in February 2025

Room was chilly. But we had plenty of blankets and a space heater.

Historic property. Lovely interiors. Because of its age, it doesn’t have in suite bathrooms. There is a nice onsen which was very welcome as we were here in Feb and it was cold and snowy.

Stayed in February 2025

- a distance from the station

- very helpful & friendly staff - wonderful meals - lovely warm bath - very traditional ryokan - good free wifi - various food options outside of the ryokan if wanted

Stayed in February 2025

However, there’s only one bathroom available, so if someone takes a long time, you might have to wait quite a while. (That being said, the bath is so relaxing and enjoyable that it’s easy to understand why someone might take their time soaking! ) :)

The staff at this hotel were exceptionally kind and welcoming! We arrived on motorcycles and were able to park them for free under the shelter right by the entrance. The room was spacious, and we had a wonderfully comfortable sleep. The bathroom was also impressively large, with an equally spacious bathtub. The location is excellent, making it easy to go for a walk, sightsee, or find something delicious to eat nearby.

Stayed in November 2024

The whole property shared one bathroom facility…..which meant we had to wait for quite a while. Will be very inconvenient for groups with males and females.

The Ryokan was nice, tatamis were very comfortable, location was good, owners were friendly. They helped to send my family to Hikone train station, which helped a lot.

Stayed in November 2024

15’ walking distance to the train station and 10’ish to castle area. Nice neighborhood. Interesting experience of traditional Japanese living. Hot spring bath.

Stayed in November 2024

Maybe the futon was a but too thin for my liking

Overall a incredible stay. Nice rooms, everything working as it should, good location and amazing service from the staff. My friend forgot something and had to go back and was driven to the station a second time.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing

The host made us feel at home as soon as we arrived. We were able to choose whether we wanted to have a large room a bit distant from the bathing area or a smaller closer room. The upstairs rooms would not be suitable for people with mobility issues

Stayed in November 2024

Authentic classic inn. We had a huge room for two of us. Family bath. Nice location on a historic street.

Stayed in October 2024

Forr a ryokan in this price range, nothing could have been better.

Great ryokan in Hikone. Good value for money, nice spa, spacious tatami mat room. Non touristy area with many nearby restaurants. Very peaceful sleep and the owner drove us to the station the next morning. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

Stayed in August 2024

Great house.

Stayed in August 2024

the owner was very friendly, the hotel is traditional and neat. I was surprised when I knew i could occupy the entire bathroom on my own, super nice experience. nice location in town too.

Stayed in June 2024

It was our first time staying in a ryokan and it exceeded our expectations. Nothing to complain about at all.

Beautiful establishment! Gives an old traditional Japanese vibe, still very familiar. Our room was huge, surrounded by Japanese style gardens. Even the kaiseki cusine was good.

Stayed in June 2024