Sasanoyu

"Very worth it, clean"

Hotel Shimeikan

"My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our 30th year of employment. The first thing that impressed us was the dinner we had upon arrival. The sashimi platter, braised Shimonita pork, a small hotpot of conger eel, grilled sweetfish, and stone-grilled Joshu beef sirloin were all delicious. My wife, who is usually quiet, commented, "I feel like I'm enjoying the most delicious beef I've ever had in my life." The room was also cozy and spacious, like a living room. The view from the window and the sound of the babbling river were soothing. The hot spring water left my skin feeling smooth, and the view from the open-air bath, surrounded by the forest and the sound of the river, created wonderful memories for us. On the way back, we stopped off at Doai Station, Japan's most popular mole station, which I'd always wanted to visit, and it was a fun trip. I'd like to return in a different season. Thank you for your hospitality."

Hirando Ryokan

"Although it states that meals are not included, both dinner and breakfast are provided. This is a picture of the dinner, which was very generous. The host was also very friendly. The location was right next to the bus station, making it very convenient to board the bus the next morning. However, there are no amenities nearby, so it's recommended to prepare food for the hike and check in at a convenient time."

Apple farm glamping villa HARASAWA

Oyado Matsubaya

"Feel like home is an old-fashioned ryokan, but the interior looks clean and modern. The owner takes good care of you like you are family. There is a large public bath separated for men and women. The room is large and not cramped. If I come again, I will book here again. Recommended."

Forest Resort Sarugakyo Seikoso

Kurayashiki

"This is an inn where you can really feel the Japanese atmosphere. With the lake stretching out before you, you can wake up in the morning in a pleasant mood. For breakfast, we had rice with rice toppings and seasonal vegetables."

Joetsukan

Kinshuusanso

"To say that it is a luxury ryokan in a beautiful setting with perfect service and amazing food is a joke. It is a standard business class hotel with an enhanced bathroom - big soaking tub and big picture window - it has no decor, no closet, no space. There is no public area at the hotel (no sitting room, terrace, anything), no outside grounds/gardens (it just sits in the curve of a serpentine road), no views, just your room and a long corridor. The service is non-existent as there are only 2 people on staff at any given time at the hotel, and they are useless and rude, they don't even answer emails or phone calls. Refused to serve us dinner although it is out of town with no other food service nearby. USD300 was a big mistake, $100 would have been more adequate."

Kinseikan Seseragi

"Traditional Japanese style room with comfortable environment"

Minakamisansou

"It is said to be suitable for families with children, but from my experience staying there, it may not be suitable for families with children. There is no baby shampoo or baby bath. Depending on the room you stay in, strollers may not be suitable because there are stairs, so a baby carrier is essential. There are a lot of stairs. There is only a very basic baby chair (without a belt). There seem to be picture books, but there are no toys. There are no diaper changing tables in the toilets, etc. It is a bit strict for families with children, so it may be that the inn is not welcoming to families with children. There are quite a lot of dishes for infants, and the meals for adults are also delicious. However, when it is crowded, I don't know if there is a shortage of staff or the estimated time it will take to eat is too long, but it was hectic afterwards, as it seemed like they would not be able to make the last order. I secretly thought that with that amount of menu and alcohol, 2.5 hours would be tough. The hot spring is very comfortable and wonderful. For some reason, the bath attached to the room is a jacuzzi (the contents are natural hot springs, which is great), which ruins the atmosphere, but if you open the window all the way, it could be called an open-air bath. The food and hot springs are great, but there are a lot of things that are a bit disappointing. If they are not child-friendly, I wish they would be honest about it."