Reviews of Naoshima Ryokan Roka

Cozy, relaxing and comforting place with great hospitality. The architect is artistry, loved the private mood of the room, inroom spa was great with full of natural hinoki scent. Food was also great, Japanese kaiseki dinner was like michelin star dinner and morning breakfast was so delicious as well. Location is also good to visit Honmura region, you can look around Art House Projects and New Museum by walk. Strongly recommended! 꼭 다시 오고싶은 곳입니다 너무 좋아요

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Every single thing. It has been one of my best experiences at a hotel/ryokan, the facilities themselves are incredible, everything feels really well taken care of, the staff was incredible, all of them always kind and attentive to our needs.

Setting - culture -food - hot bath ready when you arrive - Japanese clothes they give you

You need to know you will sleep on the floor in separate beds .

A very special place - traditional but luxurious Japanese style rooms, excellent dining, and great staff. Also was located in the cool part of the island. Wasn’t cheap but was worth it.

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Lovely, lovely rooms…..

Didn’t have sea views! Haha….

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The first thing that stands out is the room: The bed is placed right at the entrance door, on floor level, hard and smelling strongly of sweaty feet—just like the wardrobes next to it. You lie there, staring directly at your luggage, which you can’t even cover up. When I’m on vacation, I want to see something beautiful, not my suitcases! Then, when you get up, you first have to get yourself off the floor and then go down some steps just to reach the toilet. That really makes you think twice about having another drink just to avoid the whole process. The “living room” is down the steps and features the most uncomfortable couch in the world, right next to a half-bathroom. Sit on stone and stare on a sink…Whoever designed this clearly had no idea what they were doing. The chairs on the terrace are so uncomfortable that if you were a smoker, you’d probably quit right away. You can hear the neighbors talking through the walls, and air conditioning units are humming from everywhere—even if you’ve turned everything off. It’s just thoughtless design nonsense without a single comfortable seating option in the entire hotel! The only things that deserve praise are the fantastic food and the very friendly and attentive staff.

Lovely space, excellent service, amazing dinner

It was too early in the year to see the beautiful views that are potentially there

Gorgeous location

Everything was exceptional. The attention to detail in the room, service from staff, preparation, presentation and serving of food. Even though it was winter we sat outside next to the firepit after dinner and it was very comfortable. The beds were very comfortable, the private onsen with view out to the woodland beyond was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The room was spacious and perfectly equipped with everything you might need. Ryokan Roka has managed to combine current cuisine with the type of service that hasn’t been seen in many fine dining restaurants around the world in years. Congratulations.

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healthy, nutritious and a delightful selection of Japanese pickles, vegetables and fish. Beautifully presented and delicious.

As a solo guest paying the same price as a couple, I found the number of bathroom room towels, amenities, and supplies meagre and that they were not replenished daily compared to other hotels I stayed in during my travels in Japan. While having breakfast, I was asked to complete a questionnaire about how I would like the room cleaned, which confused both me and the staff.

the rooms are so lovely & the beds were insanely comfy. the staff make you feel so welcomed

nothing to not like about the property

Everything about our stay was exceptional! Every moment was a delight, and the staff went above and beyond with their kindness and attentiveness, ensuring that everything ran seamlessly. I truly appreciated how they paid attention to even the smallest details, from personalized service to the thoughtful variation in the menu throughout our stay. Each dish was absolutely divine. The perfect balance of modern comfort and traditional Japanese culture made for an unforgettable experience. I'd love to return and highly recommend to anyone seeking an authentic experience of both worlds!

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The staff was friendly and very helpful. The room was spacious and great with well-equipped amenities.

However, the ryokan dinner was a disappointment. We found a hair on one of the dishes. The staff did apologize and changed it for a new one. Other than that, everything is fine.

Everything about our stay was absolutely lovely. The room was so nice and we enjoyed the 45 degrees Celsius hot rub in our room as well! All of the food was delicious and made with such care. We will definitely stay again. Thank you to the staff for their warm welcome!

We aren’t as used to the Japanese beds so didn’t sleep so well, but it may have been just our experience!

The staff is wonderful. Everyone were very kind and helpful.

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Ryokan Roka is located on what they call the "Art Island" Everything was Fabulous. Amazing. Perfect. Gorgeous. The staff was so helpful and willing to solve any problems or questions. We were provided with drivers and vans to help us get to the museums and galleries. Our room was the largest we had in our 6-week trip to Japan. Unusual and amazing - what a treat! The food was beyond fantastic... it was Mouthwatering delicious. We had all come to view art, and it was wonderful to also be surrounded by art throughout the hotel So, so happy we stayed here.

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