- it is quite old and you should not be too fussy about cleanliness etc

- simple, old school accommodation with very friendly owner - they have onsen - good Japanese style breakfast included

Stayed in July 2024

The facility is a bit old, sometimes rough around the edges and well-worn, but felt sufficiently clean for the most-part, and good for the budget-conscious traveller. The place is in an area with lots of onsen on the outskirts of Aizu Wakamatsu, so I would say it's most easily accessible by car- might be difficult just by walking or public transit?

The owner was extremely kind and attentive and gave lots of good recommendations about places to visit in the city and nearby. The bath was really hot and the breakfast was consistently good. The room felt fairly private and spacious. Simple and retro in a good way :)

Stayed in June 2024

It was okay.

Hot spring was good.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing.

Very friendly staff. Good breakfast!

Stayed in April 2024

If only they had a rotemburo...

The owner was very kind. We had a chat, he made me a breakfast and dropped me to sake factory in the morning. Good value for the money.

Stayed in December 2023

It's a very old building and ryokan so a few rough edges and not the cleanest but a great atmosphere like staying at your grandparents home

Breakfast and an onsen Friendly host Great value

Stayed in February 2024

It's a very old building and it shows.

Great breakfast, absolutely lovely staff! Good onsen!

Stayed in November 2023

Wifi is slow and unstable

I like a boss of hotel

Stayed in October 2023

The doors to rooms are kind of thin, so I could hear the guy next to me talking on his phone for 2 hours straight.

The staff were wonderful - the two owners were very friendly, and one of them speaks English very well! The breakfast was great, and the location relative to the onsen was very good.

Stayed in June 2023

I didn't know where the hair dryers and yukatas were because there was no information. You can't expect amenities. There is no convenience store nearby. But I think it wouldn't be a problem if I could check in a little earlier and ask a lot of questions.

He was a very friendly owner and took care of me despite the last minute reservation. You can soak in the hot spring for twenty four hours. The breakfast was simple Japanese food, and the miso soup with mushrooms was very delicious. And most of all, it is very cheap. If you don't care about simple locks, sound leakage, old floors and hot springs, it will be the best retro and extraordinary experience.

Stayed in May 2023

this isn’t a non smoker hotel, which is quite pity!

quite rare Onsen-ryokan originally built 100 years ago and still keeps its 60‘s interior and service style. my stay was full of nostalgia, thank all guys who support this hotel.

Stayed in April 2023

The only thing that I would say I had an issue with was the transportation. I would have loved if the frequency of buses was a bit more but that is fine, the host helped me out a lot

The place was amazing in a small hot spring village. It gave me the authentic feel of living in a traditional ryokan. The hosts were amazing and very helpful. They were able to help prepare a vegan breakfast for me. The hostspring was also a really great add on. The place was quiet and overall amazing. The best stay for me in Japan

Stayed in July 2025

We were looking for accommodation in the Aizu Wakamatsu area. I would categorize it as Minshuku and good value for the price. It is run by three elderly gentlemen who are very friendly and helpful. One of them went out of the way to ask in the nearby restaurant if they were still OK to accept us rather late in the evening. It has it's own onsen in the basement, quite interesting climb 'down' there. Excellent breakfast in the morning served in a tatami room and very traditional style.

Stayed in November 2024

Great Old Style Japanese Inn (Ryokan). The building is a bit old but really gives traditional Japanese Inn vibes. The owner is friendly, helpful and very accomodating (can speak any language with translator). Most likely one of the few places in Japan left where you can experience this. OFC the building and facilities are old, but they have everything you need including appliances, washing machine, high-speed Wifi etc. Incredible value for money, being very cheap and coming with FREE complimentary breakfast at any time you want. The location is great if you like quietness, beautiful natural landscapes (recommended during Momigi season in Autumn or during snow season in the Winter) and just enjoy the Onsen (thermal bath). When i went there no one else was using the public bath at the same time, and was like having a private onsen. also, the water quality is much better than the much fancier much larger Inns of the areas (which are also 3-4x more expensive)

Stayed in November 2024

Very special authentic family onsen!

Stayed in November 2024

I loved the customer service

Stayed in April 2024

The owner is very kind. The hospitality was just amazing. The owner even dropped me to the station with his car when I checked out. Breakfast was amazing too. I loved the vintage vibe of the ryokan. It was very aesthetic. I’d go here again!!!

Stayed in January 2024

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Great hospitality, really enjoyed our stay

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing.

The staff was very good!

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing everything was great.

Very kind men who prepare a delicious breakfast and are very nice and helpful. A bonus : there is an onsen !

Stayed in August 2023

Not very clean, but acceptable.

The owner was so friendly with us, he even brought us with his car to the station. The onsen was not big but very good, and the Japanese breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in July 2023

Wonderful traditional Ryokan atmosphere, delicious breakfast, and relaxing onsen. But most of all, the hosts were extremely kind and generous - Sato-san not only brought me to the station, but also added natto to the breakfast after I told him that I enjoyed it. Thanks for an excellent stay!

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing in particular, just expect creaky floors and pretty steep stairs of a nearly 70 years old building.

Very comfortable bedding, fully in Japanese-style. Excellent home cooking for breakfast, freely refill rice and miso soup as much as you want. Very accommodating hosts, helped arranged a trip back to Aizu-Wakamatsu station in the early morning to catch the train back to Koriyama. Amazing hot spring water to soak in! They provide a kotatsu, stove and heater for the rooms during the snowy winter.

Stayed in January 2023

Old style Ryokan, friendly staff, good traditional Japanese breakfast

Stayed in November 2022