There's really nothing negative to say about this property or the hospitality of the owner.

The owner was very accommodating to prepare vegetarian meals for my wife, and not charging me for the beer either! They had a community donation box on the front desk so we sent the beer money there instead.

Stayed in April 2025

For the price a nice ryokan experience. Why not a high end ryokan it has all the necessary ingredients for a nice stay. Friendly lady willing to help, nice clean tatami mats and nice breakfast. There is a private bath that is shared with the other guests so you could have to wait for it. While not really an onsen, it is a nice and big bath for you to relax. Location is also close to the station

Stayed in April 2025

Stay as a group in one room for 5 persons

Good price a bit old the owners were very nice and helpful

Stayed in November 2024

Some may find the location of the hotel a bit out of the way.

I like that there's potable water and the room is clean and tidy.

Stayed in November 2024

The pillow was hard.

Friendly receptionist.

Stayed in November 2024

Really good-sized room, very quiet. I slept well.

Stayed in November 2024

The room was really big and comfortable, the staff was really nice, the lady at the reception has also recommended us a good kobe restaurant in the city centre that met our expectations and they also let us leave the luggages in the hotel while we went to the animal kingdom. Highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2024

Very central to Motomachi and Chinatown and all the same very quiet neighbourhood. Nice traditional dinner and breakfast. Thank you!

Stayed in October 2024

The head cushion was not comfortable and there was alot of black hair on the floor.

the japanese style room

Stayed in October 2024

Some hairs on the tatami mats, could have been a little cleaner

The lady in charge was so nice although we had some issues with the language barrier, she was still able to give me all of the information, she also actively used her translation app to give me some more info, which was very helpful. The food was spectacular, and the whole stay was so cheap. Dinner was 5 courses and breakfast was 2/3. I had a great time and would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Kobe!

Stayed in August 2024

The one thing I wasn't a fan of was the shower/washrooms. Specifically there was an allotted time for showers and baths on the floor I was staying on. I believe it was 17:00-24:00. It wasn't very clear why this was the case, but I assume it has something to do with the hot water availability. I was traveling in the middle of August, where Japan is at its most humid, and multiple showers a day are something I feel like I need as a traveler who is constantly on walking around. But it may be different for different floors, and they may allow some exceptions. I really wasn't sure on the details.

This was a great experience. The owners are super friendly, and the room I booked was very spacious, which I appreciated. Not to mention that in addition to being friendly, the owners were very helpful as well, one of the older gentlemen working there helped me figure out how to use the AC controls, as they were all in Japanese.

Stayed in August 2024

The breakfast was really delicious. There was homemade katsuobushi flakes, alongside a traditional washoku set. My Japanese is very poor, but the owner was really kind. She could speak English, as well as slow/ easy Japanese, which was great as a new language learner. The bedroom was simple, but there was free green tea, and all of the appliances worked well. The air conditioner, futon and seats all did their jobs! I would highly recommend this place to any visitor, from inside or outside of Japan.

Stayed in July 2024

Bit hard to communicate as an EN only speaker, doable but just harder than the average throughout Japan

Stayed in June 2024

It wasn't the most clean place in the world- found some hairs on the bedding and floor upon our arrival and there was a balcony but it didn't look like anyone had touched it in years. Staff were nice but didn't speak great English so they didn't manage to find a way to explain to us that clearly the check out process or the doors closing at night so we were a bit confused. Futon beds are tricky to get used to but not too uncomfy. The pillows were kind of strange too (felt like straw or hay or something) but was cool to experience as long as you are prepared for something different.

A very cool experience staying in a traditional Japanese room for the first time. We really appreciated the tea pot and water heater, fridge and access to the microwave in the corridor. The location was also great and only a few mins (up a steep road!) from a train station. We paid extra to have our own bathroom and it was money well spent.

Stayed in July 2024

Shared bathroom, but that comes with cost

Location and value for money

Stayed in June 2024

public Tolets

delicious meals for dinner, warm hospitality and friendly staffs.

Stayed in February 2024

Not really clean, dust in a room. Queue for a Onsen.

tasty food, deep dive into old Japan history and traditions. Onsen-like bath separate for man and woman. Great for a kids

Stayed in March 2024

Air conditioner was a bit old, but works. No heating in the toilet area.

I enjoyed the old school tatami room very much. The bath facility (even though originally public use) you can lock and use on your own, was very comfortable.

Stayed in February 2024

The pillow is a little small and hard so it's hard to sleep and there's no water to drink

There is a bathtub for one people even tho it's share bahtroom but I dont mind. The breakfast, is a little cold (except rice) but I know it's usually be this way for Japanese breakfast

Stayed in December 2023

nothing to mention. was a really pleasent stay.

It was a hidden gem. its a guesthouse right in the shopping street. it felt like the guesthouse had 3 houseparts. the main room was full of dark wooden furniture, the cooking place and with a water dispenser. then you had to follow a small corridor with different wallpaint to your room. the facilities were one floor lower. a very nice and helpfull host.

Stayed in August 2023

English not so good, but hey it's Japan right?

Traditional style Ryokan, little retro but I liked that. Big room, so nice I decided to stay an extra night. The staff were awesomely friendly and helpful! Would definitely stay again. 😁

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing to say maybe just a washing machine but there is a coin laundry next to the accommodation.

Very great ryokan style room next to a station and near good spots of the city (convenient store, china town, shopping era, not far from the Kobe flower garden). The room is clean, the common bath is very big and clean, same for the common toilets.

Stayed in July 2023

I didn't like the thin futon and the thick bean pillow. They are a little hard for my body type. I don't like the shower and sink tab are leaky. It made it hard for me to adjust the shower water at first, so maybe just a reminder for the guest before hand will solve the problem.

I like the authentic Japanese family atmosphere and the close location to the Harbor and Kobe tourist center and Chinatown. It is indeed the best place to be for traveling to Kobe for the first time. I also like that I can leave my luggage at the location early. I like the numerous rooms for option. I love the spacious rooms in Wafuku style.

Stayed in July 2023

Not much it was what we expected. Not a place for those who don't want to sleep on a futon. We loved it.

Very traditional Japanese hotel with futons. The staff were lovely and there was everything we could have wished for in the room. The location is really good between Motomachi and Kobe (Hyogo) stations. Handy for train transport and subway. It's an interesting area with funky shops and restaurants.

Stayed in May 2023