Reviews of Taiya Ryokan

Classic Ryokan style accomodation, can't say much, I stayed only one night and left. The staff and facilities are great. They do speak english, kind of. You will definitely understand the rules and staff will kindly help you.

The staff were nice. The manager was always happy to say hello and had good English.

Where to start… I mean it wasn’t bad, but I wouldn’t stay here again. The bathroom was all mouldy and set off my asthma everytime I went to toilet. The showers were unisex and 3 floors below. The onsen was quite dirty really and sides were mouldy and same with floor. The bathroom door didn’t go all the way to the ceiling so was very very self conscious having a shower incase someone could look over as I kept hearing people talk right outside. There was no soap in the toilets to wash my hands in so had to go buy some myself to use, same with a toilet or tissue for hands. I got told I was on ladies only floor but my next door neighbor was male. They made me give my key back everytime I left - which I get to an extent of not wanting me to loose it, but it’s left in a basket on front desk that is not manned all the time so anyone can come in and take key and find room number and go in, this caused me loads of anxiety and in the end took so much of my stuff with me throughout day I hurt back carrying it all up the mountain. The kitchen looked horrendously unclean from a distance. It’s very loud in street below and as the walls are very thin, neighbors are very loud. I hardly slept because the bed was very uncomfortable, the head was lower than the rest of it so I was sleeping at an angle, the pillow was a bean bag and ended up just sleeping on a hoodie instead as that was a lot more comfortable. I also said I didn’t need room cleaning during day and left the inner door slightly open to my hand width to see if anyone would go in, but came home to it being completely shut so someone did. The walls in bedroom didn’t fit either, there was polystyrene blocking up the hole into the room next door. Was just the building and up keep really. Gave me too much anxiety staying here. And wouldn’t again. But staff were nice and had good English, so not all bad.

The hosts were very patient with me despite my late arrival. Very nice accommodation with options for self-catering

Perhaps the only challenge was the bathroom being in a different floor and they only have shared showers

I didn’t realize the significance of this ryokan before staying

Very kind people. The room was very spacious and we saw Mt.fuji right from our window. Great place to stay.

This place is a historic gem. It gives a very traditional feel, with modern amenities like Wi-Fi and air conditioning / heating. Rooms are beautiful, the hot spring bath is great, and the staff is very kind and helpful. Have stayed here on multiple occasions, and will come back for sure.

The street downstairs with many bars can get a bit noisy on some weekends, but nothing too troublesome

Clean and cozy room with shade bathroom. Helpful stuff and good location. They have a spa as well. Recommended.

The first day I felt the place is a little bit creepy, old and not renovated, but the second day I used to it and stayed for 4nights together. The receptionists are very nice and take care of you all the time they see you (what can be even sometimes too much:) The hotel has bath thumb and massaging chairs (but old ones) and you have a separate room just for you - so it is advantage - looking at price. You have the view for fuji mountain from your room.

Only 1 bath connected with bath thumb for whole hotel, so it can be a problem if someone spends 1hour in a thumb. I could hear some mouses/rats through walls in my room (wooden building), but i did not see them anywhere. No kitchen, you cannot cook there (but receptionist boiled my eggs one time and gave me plates etc). there is only a room where you can eat sonething heated in microwave. The hotel should be renovated, as it looks a little bit scary. futron was quite hard and not co.fortable.

This hotel is just as shown in the pictures. The rooms are enough for spending there some time there and sleeping well. The main street is a little bit busy at night, if you can not sleep with some noise is better for you to buy some earplugs. The staff is really nice and helpful and the hotel is amazing (if you like the old style Japanese vibe).

Extremely friendly and helpful staff, have a room to yourself for the price of a dorm room and the have a spa pool you can use whenever you want, the best place IV stayed in in Japan as a budget traveler

There's nothing I didn't like.

I felt I was having a real Japan experience while I was there! The staff is very kind and helpful.

If you're looking for quiet and comfy break while travelling, this is a great place to breath! I liked mostly the inside onsen open at any time, came back from trecks in the mountain and was pleasent to find a spot where to regenerize.

I have stayed at Taiya Ryokan twice. It retains an old-fashioned charm, the tatami rooms are basic but clean, and on clear days, those that look out over the main street have a fantastic view of Mt. Fuji. Steep stairs to the second and third floors. If you don't speak Japanese, a smile and a bit of effort will go a long way, and will be reciprocated by the excellent staff. There is a small bath on the first floor, as well as a communal room with refrigerator, microwave, etc., plus a library of Japanese books.

Old traditional Japanese ryokan, loved the experience, and the staff was so nice and helpful all the time.

Somewhat old building

Very nice roykan with the nicest owner and Staff. We felt right at Home! I find the rooms charming, everything is kept clean and it was quiet at night. Many restaurants and bars are nearby, and the bus stop towards Fuji and shin-Fuji station is just a 3 minute walk. Will definitely stay here again should I be back in Fuji.