We’re excited to share that three inns from our Japanese Inn Group have been ranked in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025 list for top ryokans in Japan! • 9th place : Kashiwaya Ryokan in Shima Onsen, Gunma• 13rd place : Hinodeya in Izu-Kogen, Shizuoka• 14th place : Kamesei Ryokan in Togura-Kamiyada …
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Kyudo! As my main purpose to come to Japan was to practice Kyudo (the way of the bow), I was very happy to find this unique Ryokan. The owner holds the 6th Dan, and the Ryokan does not only have a hot spring to enjoy, but very unique a dojo (bow and arrow shooting range) …
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Very nice ryokan in a good location I wanted to stay in a traditional hostel during my first trip to Japan.Meiryu is a nice place to stay, very close to the Kamimaezu subway station. The room was very comfortable and the staff is very friendly (although only one of them speaks English). Bathrooms are nice …
Awesome traditional experience The facilities were clean and beautiful (tatami floors) also they lend you yukatas to wear inside but you can also take them out if you want. The meals were delicious, we tried both breakfasts and the plentiful dinner. The personal was very attentive and helpful, always at hand whenever we needed help, …
Best relaxing Japanese culture immersion ever We stayed here for two nights in the Kame room and we couldn’t have chosen better. All the staff is amazing, charming and welcoming. Since you step in the Ryokan you get fully into the Japanese ways. Food is top top top (go for the Japanese option, you won’t …
Thank you for a memorable experience! The outside spring bath and their custumer service, care and engagement were top! Thank you for a memorable experience! I had one of the best experiences in my life. The host was super friendly, they helped me organise my day, and recommended places to eat. The spring bath was …
Our week exploring Tokyo! A home-from-home in the Tokyo suburbs. Ito San and Chieko were fantastic hosts who made us feel extremely welcome in their 300-year old family house. They couldn’t do enough to help us and help us make the most of our stay. We even had a sake evening with them and other …
Cozy I had to write an exam in Tokyo at Temple University (Japan campus). I specifically looked for a hotel that was conveniently located for me to take the exam early in the morning. I picked Hotel Fukudaya for the convenience but was wow’d overall. The people working at the reception were all very friendly. …
A very large earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula (Ishikawa pref., Hokuriku area) on New Year’s Day in 2024. Our group has four inns (ryokan) in Hokuriku. These ryokans are located outside the Noto Peninsula (Kanazawa City and Takaoka City), so they were not damaged by the earthquake and are operating as usual.We look forward …
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Best Place to Stay in Toyko! We have stayed here at least seven times over the past 16 years, and this is still a gem! Only a 5 minute walk to Gotanda JR Station, very inexpensive, very knowledgeable/ friendly/helpful owner and staff, this is “our home away from home” in Tokyo. The rooms are clean …
