Yoshiike Ryokan (solo trip)

It was my first Ryokan experience, so not sure my praise is too valid. This was an astounding experience. The service from the staff was impeccable. They spoke quite good English as well. The room was a stylish and large traditional japanese tatami mat room, and with a great view to their amazing garden. The garden is a sight to behold. Take a stroll before and after sunset to see the visual in...

The hotel has a magnificent garden. I have never seen such a beautiful garden in my life. The Japanese are at a different level of gardening. I have seen many beautiful gardens in Europe but Japan is very, very good at it. Very natural, very peaceful, very calm. The garden looks natural and a bit wild, but at the same time it is well organized. My congratulations and respect to the person who is t...

The women’s public baths have two inside and two outside. They are both very pleasant. I wish they had a cool pool for plunging during summer. I also wish I had brought a swimsuit to use the communal pool. They allowed my two small tattoos to go uncovered and for that I’m thankful. It did feel a little awkward for just day use - that might just be me though. Although they said ticket covered the w...

I rarely give poor reviews so want to take time to give the breakdown of why I chose a 3. My boyfriend and I booked this location for the end of our 2 weeks in Japan so we were so looking forward to this experience to end the trip. I would use the word underwhelmed for this experience. Let be begin with the good things … Service - outstanding! Everyone was so friendly and helpful - best part abou...

I very much enjoyed this stay. It has the most beautiful gardens within the hotel, with streams and imperial bonsai trees. The hotel has public hot spring pools, which hotel guests can visit (provided they are free of tattoos). Since I have lots of them, I could not visit the public pool, however, the room we booked had a private hot spring bath and that was wonderful! If you can, book a Japanese ...