Ito Kowakien

A really lovely ryokan with kind and polite staff. We stayed here for a night. It was a classic japanese room with tatami and futon. The breakfast and onsen was the highlight of the stay. Breakfast had a bit of everything such as sashimi & enoki (that you could sukiyaki), salad, tofu, yoghurt, yakizakana, chawanmushi and rice. It was really tasty. The breakfast place is right next to a koi pond and it was really relaxing. The onsen was spacious and clean- and there were a few different types like hot onsen and warm onsen. I really recommend the open air onsen. There are some great places to visit around the ryokan- we particularly liked orange beach.

Location was perfect for a short getaway,no busy. The bus stops right outside the hotel, so convenient. We stayed in a japanese style room with tatami mats and it's comfortable and clean. Supermarket located just behind the hotel. The star attraction were the onsen and also the japanese style breakfast. It was so scrumptious and grand. We would definitely stay here again.

I did a 30 day streak breakfast included trip in Japan this time, and I think this is the only hotel offering breakfast meal (vs buffet style). With the garden in the back, The relaxation is just about supreme, and the meal volume is good enough for me who eat quite a bit + quality of course.

The staff who checked us in was really helpful and even though she preempted us that her English was not as good, she was clear and helpful all the way through her guidance. All the staff we friendly and helpful. We booked the night with dinner and breakfast and both meals were prepared with local specialty ingredients (red snapper, certain vegetables and abalone) which really added to the experience. The rooms were really clean, spacious and tidy. The property may look old externally and certain amenities do show signs of age but you really have to pay close attention to notice. It felt modern and comfortable by most standards.

my first time in a ryokan: great experience altogether. very confortable room with futons, nice living/bedroom with two little tables, fridge, kettle with complimentary green tea + a sweet. the use of the internal onsen was great, very clean, quiet. complimentary yukata to use while there was amazing to get into the real atmosphere. free toiletries were also great. the ryokan is 10min by public bus from the main station, close to supermarkets and a couple of places to eat. Village centre is 10min walk.