Kisoji No Yado Iwaya

Lovely ryokan, great onsen. Garden view room were spacious.

Great location and service

Stayed here mid May for 2 nights. Great experience of a traditional Japanese Ryokan which served beautiful and tasty authentic food. Room was simple, with basic amenities and a futon bed (thin mattresses on the floor). Lovely view of the river, but there was a constant noise of rushing water. Staff were very friendly, spoke limited English but more than enough to get by, particularly one of the waitresses who explained how the dinner worked and what we were eating. We were provided with a Yukata in the room to wear for meals. Were unsure if it compulsory and how to wear it so we asked the man at reception who was very helpful. Everyone wore them to dinner, no one at breakfast. Although the restaurant is small and intimate, we were sat at a table for the 2 of us, larger groups were all sat together. The food was very good and plenty of it. Each meal was different, including the breakfast, wine was not great though, stick to the beer! Location was 10 - 15 min walk to train station, if you dont want to walk there were taxis at the station. Excellent experience in great place.

Traditional and actually very old Japanese style Inn. Family run and conveniently located for Naksendo hike. It has both the charm and idiosyncrasies of an Inn that is of the era. Modern conveniences are present though and the food is good.

チェックイン直前に愛車のエンジントラブルが発覚しました。ちょうど三箇日だったので、カーディーラーも近辺のガソリンスタンドも休業していて万事休す。スタッフのみなさんが知恵を絞って、丁度開いているホームセンターに連絡してくださいました。おかげでその日の用事を済ます前に車のエンジン状態は回復し、安心して過ごすことができました。翌日、無事に帰れたのは言うまでもありません。これぞ、経験値を積まれている老舗旅館の良さと、丁寧な接客の為せる業だと感銘しました。