a simply amazing traditonal Japanese experience, bamboo floors and mats to sleep on, with kimono/pyjamas provided for sleeping. meals were simply incredible and the staff very friendly and speak great english
Magome Chaya is a very well located guesthouse, perfect for when you want to walk (a part of) the Nakasendo trail. Upon check in the hostess seemed a bit rude when saying a couple of times that we didn't include a meal plan. Yet later on, when asking for weather information, she was very open and friendly. The room and beds were fine, yet the pillows were too hard for our liking. The facilities were very clean. In the end I'd rate it a 3/5.
Genuine Japanese guest house. The beds are hard and the nights cold. And there is a surprise for you every day at 6.30am.
The food was great, and the communal spaces were great for our big group of 7, and food was fantastic. Had a couple of dietary requirements that they catered for well. Super friendly hosts. Very Japanese style tho so be prepared for a nice hard bed and a very small pillow. Would def recommend, just a short uphill walk from bus stop. Great location.
The rooms were spacious. The bath was awesome. The lounge area was a great place to meet people and eat your meals. It was great that they provided free tea and coffee. The only thing I was not impressed with was the rule that you could not eat or drink in your rooms. I did it anyway :p
Great little place in a cute traditional Japanese town. Affordable and the owners speak fluent English.
Magome is a wonderful little place and this ryokan is everything good with it. You feel the history, you have a view across a vast forest and valley from your window, and food that is both good and makes you feel refreshed.
A confortable guest house. The dinner was traditional Japanese one and very healthy and delicious. The staff can speak English perfectly, you don't have to worry about it.
Very nice authentic Ryokan (Japanese hotel) and a beautiful location. All facilities are quite new and clean. The staff is friendly, helpful and fluent in English. One disadvantage is the price.