We paid for accommodation and food for three nights. Japanese breakfast and dinner were amazing - really hit it out of the park - with changing meals. The onsen (two, artificial) were also great and frequently available for private use (locks on the doors). Would go again.
Wonderful experience from beginning to end. The innkeepers are sweet and friendly. Westerners should get the Japanese meals if they're feeling adventurous, it was delicious.
You just can't find hospitality like this anymore. The owners will treat you like extra-special family members the minute you walk through the door, and will continue to do so until you leave. Each meal was fantastic in its own way. For a westerner, it takes some getting used to, but I promise it's all worthwhile. For those who think the Ryokan is slightly run down, remember that it's over 100 years old. For how old it is, it's in quite good shape.
Amazing traditional Japanese style Ryokan in Takanawa. The owners are lovely, the premises are great, the bath rooms are great, everything is very clean. Would highly recommend. Please note that you'll sleep on the floor with a futon and you'll share toilets and bathing facilities. If you don't feel comfortable with that, please try a more westernised hotel.
This place is amazing, the environment, the people, the food, it's a legit ryokan, the owners are amazing, really helpful and friendly, the room is really traditional and they have great private baths and a beautiful garden for a relaxing time. I loved it and would definitively come back and recommend.
Authentic, warm, clean. Wonderful hosts in an enchanting part of a beautifully snowy old town. Great breakfast served with warmth and humour.
Good location and not too expensive. The staff were very friendly. The meals were also very good and recommended.
Although expensive, I would definitely recommend at least two nights in this fabulous place. Personally, my favourite part was having the food brought to you- very nice food in very large quantities. They have options for Japanese and continental breakfast, as well. Overall, it was an amazing stay and I would highly recommend it to anyone. Also the onsen is very nice and the staff are very funny.