Kyoto Taizaonsen Sumiheiryokan

"excellent"

Ujo Soan (Adult Only)

"Our recent stay at Ujo Soan was, without exaggeration, the finest hospitality experience I have encountered in my 20 years of traveling across Japan. From the moment we arrived, the level of service was nothing short of superb. There are three highlights that made our stay truly unforgettable: 1. Exceptional Culinary Surprise: We were deeply touched by the hotel's generosity in providing a complimentary upgrade to the prestigious "Tsuiyama Blue Label Crab" set. The quality of the crab and the meticulous preparation were world-class—a true gastronomic journey. 2. Breathtaking Sunset Views: Spending time at the Lounge "AO" on the 8th floor of Bettei Fuka was a spiritual experience. Watching the sunset over the Kyotango coastline with a drink in hand is a memory we will cherish forever. 3. Outstanding Service (Sakura-san): A special mention must go to Sakura-san. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail were exemplary. She anticipated our every need and represents the very best of Japanese Omotenashi. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mr. Yasuhiko Okita and the General Manager, Mr. Nakanishi, for maintaining such an incredible standard of excellence. If you are looking for a sanctuary that combines luxury, nature, and heartfelt service, Ujo Soan is the only choice. We cannot wait to return."

Taiza Onsen Sumihei

"It was awesome!"

Kasyouen Hotel

"very good experience The hotel is beautifully decorated The room is well equipped The food was surprisingly good Very satisfied with the hot spring facilities👍🏽 The location is convenient for self-driving tours Will stay here again if I have the chance"

Hekisuien

"The hot springs were very pleasant. The location is also great."

Kaisyu

Ryori-Ryokan Hamanoya

"I go somewhere every year to eat crab. I always decide to go around January at short notice, so it's often closed. I thought it might be a little old-fashioned, so I went without high expectations. However, the room was a traditional Japanese-style room, but by chance, there was a vacancy and I was upgraded to an ocean view room, which was amazing! They also had a room available, so I was able to enjoy a leisurely meal of a huge amount of crab! They even brought the rice porridge I couldn't finish to my room, so I was able to enjoy it again when I got hungry while drinking in my room, which was great! You can also bring your own alcohol! It's an absolutely wonderful inn! It's the best! (You can also take home any crab you can't finish.) The bath isn't that big, but the bathtub is like a jacuzzi, which was really nice for someone with a sore back. There was also a small open-air bath, so I felt like I was at a hot spring! And best of all, it's open 24 hours a day, which is rare these days! I'm so grateful that I don't have to rush around during bath time!! The breakfast wasn't extravagant, and I'm not the type to eat a hearty meal in the morning, but it was enough. The salted fish served at breakfast was pickled in koji, which was really delicious. I asked the landlady and found out it was homemade, so I bought a few to take home, but my family loved them so much that they were gone in no time, and I wish I had bought more! It's just a regular inn, but the landlady and all the staff were so friendly and helpful, and it was such a great place to stay! I'll definitely return! Since I was there for the crab, they had heaters in the hallways to keep out the cold in the winter, but the shared bathroom was a bit cold because it's old, which is a bit of a downside, but it was worth it! The entire inn was spotlessly clean, and since it was the beginning of the year, we were given toso sake at the front desk. The food and service were far better than at expensive hotels!"

[Panoramic view of the sea!] 28 minutes by car to Kinosaki Onsen

"Clean environment and you can cook and bbq there. Place is quiet and relaxing."

Jukaitei

"We had a full course of crab dishes, including over 200,000 yen worth of Taiza crab for two people, which was very delicious, but the staff were all foreign, and the explanations were in a foreign accent, which half the atmosphere was lost, which was a bit sad. We stayed in the best room on the third floor, but we did not feel any hospitality or warmth that you would expect from a ryokan. I understand the recent cost-cutting measures, but it felt like they had cut costs too much and had not thought about the comfort of the guests. It has been said since ancient times that a ryokan is determined by its female owner, but I think there are many ways to improve the soft aspects. On the morning of our check-out, we were the only group there, and it was only five or six steps to the front door, but the female owner, who was there, did not even say a final goodbye. We will never go again, but for the sake of future guests, I hope they will study more about how the ryokan business should be and welcome them with sincerity."

Mansukero

"The waiters are superb and the food is of excellent quality."

Umi No Hana