Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Orrel
United States · Group of friends · October 2026
+The kaiseki dinner and the breakfast were over-the-top, but just what I was hoping for as part of the ryokan experience. We loved our unexpectedly large suite of rooms with its little sitting area overlooking the creek. The staff was very helpful; the vibe was sublime. It was a lovely but too-short stay. I would recommend two nights so that one could relax and enjoy the whole experience.
Daniel
Israel · Couple · October 2026
“Perfect”
+The place is beautiful and impressive. We stayed in many ryokans in Japan and this one was the most amazing one so far! Everything about the experience was just perfect. We especially enjoyed the cave onsen and the magic show at night.
Tanya
Canada · Couple · October 2026
“Would recommend for an authentic onsen experience. Staff was wonderful and gracious.”
+Felt very relaxing and authentic. The river running along side was very relaxing. The dinner was a wonderful experience but not a lot of food so if you come with a big appetite, bring some snacks. The free drinks in the mini bar were a nice surprise although we barely had any.
−Could use some sprucing up. The bathroom shower area was a bit tired. Would not recommend more that one night
Grazia Spiga
United States · Solo · October 2026
+This was a superb stay in a peaceful setting by the river. We loved our traditional Japanese house, the incredible meals, and the rock onsen. Highlight was the communal sake by the fire where we interacted with guests from all over the world and the friendly magician. Staff was very polite and explained every dish served.
−Some stink bugs on property.
Fatih
Germany · Couple · October 2026
“Disappointing stay in a wonderful setting”
+It is in a wonderful setting but far from everywhere. Public baths are nice. Food is up and down. One evening was good other evening was a disaster.
−Worst 5-star ryokan in our trip. First night we stayed in a villa called Garyu. Cold, dusty and filled with spider webs. Even in relatively warm autumn weather, it was difficult to warm it up with kerosene burning heater which has a timer of 3hours and needs to be turned on. Service was abysmal, except 1-2 ladies the rest of the staff was ignorant and unwelcoming. It was difficult to reach them when you needed support. First night dinner was shabu shabu, started with dried out meats and tasteless appetisers. Second night kaiseki was good. Breakfast was better in general in terms of quality and choices. We were served a bitter, spoiled melon at breakfast and we complained in Japanese about that, we received just a simple sorry. This showed us the level of hospitality and care. It was an expensive mistake.
Arie
Israel · Couple · October 2026
+Excellent!!! Feels like heaven
Giorgio
Italy · Couple · September 2026
“A dream of a past in rural japan”
+Location is a dream. Rooms are enormous and quiet, making you enjoy the sound of the river. Staff is super attentive, but without being invasive as in other ryokans. Though dinner and breakfast menus are strictly traditional kaiseki, they are very accomodating to food tastes if asked. Considering the age of the property and the middle-of-the-woods location, rooms are surprisingly clean and well maintained (we stayed in the main building).
−The bathouse experience in the woods is awesome, but the bathouse itself needs some renovations. Also, while the party tricks with sake after dinner were folkloristic and gave the perfect excuse to stay by the fire and enjoy the beautiful common room, we found that the experience would have been improved either with just sake and conversation (even facilitated by a translation app), or if it was at least shared alongside the other guests.
Daniela
Spain · Couple · October 2026
“Una estancia mágica e inolvidable en plena naturaleza”
+¡Nos encantó absolutamente todo de este alojamiento! La habitación era súper amplia, preciosa y muy acogedora. El lugar es mágico, rodeado de un bosque espectacular que lo convierte en un sitio encantador y especial. El personal fue increíblemente amable y atento en todo momento. Además, hubo un señor mayor que nos hizo unos trucos de magia que nos parecieron súper divertidos y que hicieron que la experiencia fuera todavía más especial. ¡Un detalle que recordaremos con mucho cariño! La comida también estaba muy buena y contribuyó a que nuestra estancia fuera perfecta. En definitiva, fue una experiencia inolvidable. Un lugar con muchísimo encanto, ideal para desconectar y disfrutar de algo verdaderamente especial. ¡Lo recomendamos totalmente!
Ilaria
Italy · Couple · October 2026
+Wanosato è un luogo di rara bellezza, immerso nella natura di Hida, dove l’architettura tradizionale giapponese si integra perfettamente nel paesaggio. Il fiume che attraversa la proprietà, il verde che circonda gli edifici e gli interni in legno creano un’atmosfera raccolta e suggestiva. Le travi a vista e il tradizionale focolare irori conferiscono agli ambienti un fascino particolare, capace di far percepire tutta la storia e il carattere del luogo. Io e il mio ragazzo abbiamo scelto una casetta indipendente, bella e confortevole: una sistemazione che ha reso il soggiorno ancora più intimo e speciale. È il tipo di posto che invita a rallentare e a vivere pienamente l’esperienza del ryokan. Molto belli entrambi gli onsen, uno in cipresso e uno in roccia, anche se quest’ultimo mi ha colpita decisamente di più. L’unico piccolo rammarico riguarda la possibilità di scelta: abbiamo potuto indicare l’orario, ma non quale onsen utilizzare, e purtroppo non siamo riusciti a goderci insieme quello in roccia. Un dettaglio che sarebbe stato piacevole poter concordare. La cucina è uno dei grandi punti di forza della struttura. La cena kaiseki e la colazione sono state entrambe eccellenti, con
Elisabetta
Italy · Couple · October 2026
“Una “perla” per il nostro viaggio di nozze”
+Semplicemente perfetta