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10 Top-Rated Ryokans in Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku
Discover the best Ryokans in Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku including Keishoukan Sazanamitei, Iwaso, Hotel Kamogawaso, Taishakukyou Kanko Hotel Kinsaikan, LiveMax Resort Aki Miyahama-Onsen, Greenspa Tsutsuga, Kono Onsen, Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi, Kokokara, Etajima Onsen Etajimasou.
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1. Keishoukan Sazanamitei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
See why so many travelers make Keishoukan Sazanamitei their onsen ryokan of choice when visiting Fukuyama. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a romantic setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Keishoukan Sazanamitei is a romantic onsen ryokan offering a flat screen TV and air conditioning in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. Plus, guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, which has made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Fukuyama. For guests with a vehicle, parking is available. While staying at Keishoukan Sazanamitei, visitors can check out Kogarasu Shrine (0.2 mi) and Enfuku Temple (0.2 mi), some of Fukuyama's top attractions. During your visit, be sure to check out one of the nearby restaurants that are within walking distance of Keishoukan Sazanamitei, such as Tomonoura Uodokoro Taitei (0.1 mi), Chitose (0.1 mi), or Tomonotsu Myujiamu Cafe (0.1 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Tomo no Ura (0.2 mi), Fukuzen-ji Temple (0.1 mi), or Sakamoto Ryoma Shukuhakuato (0.0 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Keishoukan Sazanamitei as you experience all of the things Fukuyama has to offer.
Beautiful onsen
Reviewed By Terance_BubblePrivate onsen inside room given us extra comfort and relaxing. The Hotel is convenient to the nearest tourist spot such as the famos lighting tower and various temples. Also in the morning we can visit the opposite island.
2. Iwaso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 702 reviews
Finding an ideal family-friendly onsen ryokan in Hatsukaichi does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Iwaso, a nice option for travelers like you. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and air conditioning, and you can stay connected during your stay as Iwaso Hotel offers guests free internet access. The onsen ryokan features a 24 hour front desk, room service, and a concierge. Plus, Iwaso Hotel offers a hot tub and free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Nearby landmarks such as Machiya Street (0.2 mi) and Reikado (0.3 mi) make Iwaso Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Hatsukaichi. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Torinosuke, Hatsukaichi Umehara and Chinese Noodle Ajisen, which are some Chinese restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. If you are interested in exploring Hatsukaichi, check out a park, such as Tsutsumigaura Nature Park Camping Site. Iwaso puts the best of Hatsukaichi at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
Very substandard rooms
Reviewed By KI-NRTWe had high hopes for our stay at Iwaso. My parents stayed there in the 1960s, and spoke fondly about their experience, so my wife and I were eager to retrace their steps. I knew going in that historic Iwaso would serve as a time machine back to old Japan, and that there would be some compromises in the quality of accommodations as a result. We felt that the numerous sacrifices were just too many - we couldn't wait to get out of the room every chance we had. Iwaso is perfectly situated on Miyajima Island. It's right next to the entrance of Momiji-dani Koen Park, which is the where the ropeway takes people halfway up the beautiful Mount Misen. It's also minutes away from the Itsukushima Shrine (and Torii Gate) as well as the main restaurants and shopping area - everything worth visiting is just minutes away. There are 2 separate buildings; the main, classic section is the original one, and has a much more traditional atmosphere compared to the annex area, which is more modern (with less character.) In addition, there are several "Hanare" stand-alone cottages which are a short stroll away from the main reception building, and are considered to be the most charming accommodations in the entire property, and that's where we chose to stay. At first glance, our cottage was charming - it's located across from a small ravine, and surrounded by a forest that is filled with Maple trees. The room design and decor is equally (very) traditional and full of character. Unfortunately, it's way too much of a case of "form over function." First off, the room was tiny - I'm pretty sure it was less than 30m², which is inexcusable for a luxury ryokan villa. There was no closet or storage space for luggage, so by placing them in the main room, it eats into the already-miniscule amount of space. Most luxury ryokans offer a separate living and sleeping area, but not at Iwaso, which was very disappointing and uncomfortable. Typical, non-luxury ryokans usually have one room which is a combo living room/sleeping area, and at night they move the table off to the side and roll out the futons for sleeping. That's nice, but Iwaso does not charge "standard ryokan" rates. The layout was also super weird... the wash basin was next to the veranda and was located across the way from the bathroom and shower - a minor annoyance, but only added to the numerous inconveniences. Also, there was no privacy to speak of, at least when we visited in late November. The main walking trail to the ropeway was on the other side of the ravine, and we saw throngs of tourists hike along the path the entire time we were there, and views into our room were equally accessible to them. We had no choice but to keep the curtains closed, which only added to the claustrophobic feel to the room. Most uncomfortable of all had to do with the temperature in the room; there is no insulation to speak of; it was absolutely freezing, and no amount of heating was able to keep us warm. The heating is limited to the main living area. Any visit to the bathroom or shower will be even more unpleasant. Be forewarned that guests who stay here during the Winter months are likely to be in a world of hurt. Anything else? Unfortunately... yes. There was no internet in the room at all, which is the biggest no-no. It was partly my fault - Iwaso's website does clearly state that WiFi is not available in the Hanare cottages, and I failed to see the big text stating that fact. Oh, and there are no Onsen baths anywhere on the property. After the first night, we asked if we could be moved to a room in the newer, Annex building. Fortunately, they had availability, even though only standard rooms had occupancy. It was less charming, but more comfortable.... just a little bit. At 26 square meters in size, it was even smaller than the cottage rooms. There was better (temperature) insulation and more effective heating, but WiFi was slow and spotty, and these rooms did not offer the one amenity that made our stay in the cottage a tolerable one: in-room dining. All guests staying in the newer wing are required to dine in the main dining room, which we feel detracts from the intimate ryokan experience. All of this is really a shame, when you consider the great service from the friendly staff, the awesome location, and decent (but not exceptional) food. Regarding the food, there were great dishes while some were only so-so. We appreciated the fact that Iwaso put a great amount of focus on local ingredients and produce, including the farmed Hiroshima Oysters and Anago (Conger Eel.) We loved the Oysters, but the Eel was tough and chewy - Anago can be delicious when prepared in certain ways, but their presentation of Anago was not done very well, in our opinion. Also, the local beef pales in comparison to famed Japanese beef from Tajima, Hida or Kobe. We really enjoyed our time in Miyajima and Hiroshima; it's a beautiful place will lots to see and do, even though the famed Torii gate was under renovation and was completely covered up. Unfortunately, it pains me to say that we had a great time there not because of Iwaso, but in spite of it.
3. Hotel Kamogawaso
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 45 reviews
The sashimi was one of the best I've had this year.
Reviewed By tomizuta1953We chose this hotel, because of its convenient location to Takehara and Mihara which we intended to explore and its proximity to Hiroshima Airport. On top of that we wanted to enjoy an onsen bath. We had stayed at the nextdoor hotel and was surprised to learn that it was closed till spring 2019, as the heavy rain in July had caused a mud avalanche in the back. It was early December, but obvious signs of the flooding was clear in this area. I liked the spacious reception area and the beautiful garden next to it. We had asked for a western twin bed room with a tatami room attached to it. We liked it as it means the hotel staff will not have to come to our room to lay down the futon bed. The course menu dinner was composed of local delicacies including steamed oysters, local fish sashimi, a Takehara beefsteak and plenty of local vegetables. The sashimi was one of the best I've had this year. The buffet breakfast was also excellent in that there were many healthy traditional Japanese dishes. The onsen bath was clean and spacious with a small ouside bath area. The stay was good value for money.
4. Taishakukyou Kanko Hotel Kinsaikan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Exceeded my expectation.
Reviewed By tomizuta1953Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) introduces Taishakukyou as “a 15-kilometer-long canyon in the Kibi-kogen Highlands in eastern Hiroshima that was carved into the karst tableland by the Taishaku-gawa River. It has magnificent scenery with a wide variety of features, including precipitous cliffs, caves, mountain streams, depths, torrents, and waterfalls”. We chose this hotel as our foothold for exploring Taishakukyou. We were pleasantly surprised with the hotel facility as I was expecting an aged hotel that you see in many onsens in the mountains. Perhaps because of the unexpected late snow in the Northern Hiroshima area the day before as well as it being still early for the tourist season, there were very few tourists at Taishakukyou. The hotel facilities were clean and well managed. The view from our spacious room overlooking Lake Sinryuu with cherry blossoms was magnificent. We enjoyed the course dinner mostly composed of local dishes. The onsen including the outside bath was spacious and clean. We enjoyed the conversation with the friendly staff. The hotel offered me tasting of local sake, which is good service indeed. It was a very comfortable stay. You should enjoy the boat cruise of Taishaku River if you visit Taishakukyou. The pier is only a five minutes' walk from the hotel.
5. LiveMax Resort Aki Miyahama-Onsen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Live Max Resort Aki Miyahama-Onsen is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Hatsukaichi, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. As your “home away from home,” the onsen ryokan rooms offer a flat screen TV and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour check-in, and a gift shop while staying at Live Max Resort Aki Miyahama-Onsen. In addition, Live Max Resort Aki Miyahama-Onsen offers a sauna and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Hatsukaichi trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is parking available to guests. During your visit, be sure to check out one of the nearby restaurants that are within walking distance of Live Max Resort Aki Miyahama-Onsen, such as Miya (0.2 mi) or Ramen-Shoptsubakiono (0.9 mi). During your visit, be sure to check out popular historic sites like Itsukushima Shrine, Itsukushima Shrine Torii, and Syokei House, which are all a short distance from the onsen ryokan. Enjoy your stay in Hatsukaichi!
Overpriced for what you get.
Reviewed By bindleysThe hotel facilities are decent and the desk staff try very hard to accomodate your needs, despite a lack of English. But many things at this hotel felt like corners were cut and done on a budget. We stayed in the Japanese style rooms and found out on arrival that we had to make our own beds. The quality of breakfast was disappointing and we felt rather ripped off for the price we paid. The location was fine, once you worked out how to walk to the hotel from the ferry terminal.
6. Greenspa Tsutsuga
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
古さ目立つが問題なし
Reviewed By Masaki13三段峡に行く際に前泊として泊まりました。 山間にあるため、10月末でしたが、かなりの冷え込みでした。 早朝には部屋から雲海も見えました。（見上げる感じでしたが） 宿泊した部屋は、バスなし、トイレ付きの小さな和室でした。 古い温泉旅館という感じで、所々にキズやシミはありますが、清掃はしっかりされています。 お風呂は、10人程度が入れるサイズで、温泉旅館としては小さめかと思います。 ただ、そもそも部屋数が少ないので、これでも混み合うことはないかと思います。露天風呂はありません。 食事は朝食のみいただきましたが、特筆すべきものはなく、地味な感じでした。
7. Kono Onsen
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 14 reviews
Plain but cozy inn
Reviewed By 敬 岩Just a short ferry ride from Onomichi side . The fare is only ¥100 for a car, including a driver. This inn is nothing but an artless but very cozy inn, which has a natural hot spring. The hotel owner is very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this place especially for a cyclist who is planning to go biking along Shimanami Kaido. 向島にある天然温泉付きの旅館です。 女将さんも親切でアットホームな雰囲気で、対岸の尾道の景色が綺麗です。 質素で鄙びた佇まいではありますが、しまなみ海道への自転車旅の拠点として利用価値の高いお宿と思います。
8. Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
故郷です
Reviewed By norii2000今は広島に住んでいて、なかなか帰る機会はありませんが、この温泉施設ができてから、帰りやすくなったです。ちょっとした旅行気分を味わえます。
9. Kokokara
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Relaxing, serene. Traditional Edo baths.
Reviewed By seraphic_lynnKokokara is one of 2 establishments on Sensuijima which is only accessible via ferry from Tomonoura Port and is known as a "health facility". The ferry leaves the Tomonoura port every 20 minutes from 7.10 am and then every 30 minutes from 7 pm until 9.30 pm. Sensuijima has no other residences apart from the 2 inns. Kokokara was recommended by a self guided tour and was a wonderful experience. The island itself was serene and calm with a few variation of walks around which we did not get to fully explore due to time. Kokokara is a very short walk from the port, up a short flight of stairs on the right. Reception staff were very friendly but could not speak English and the establishment was not really prepared to have non Japanese speaking guests (some other establishments with staff that could not speak English well had brochures and questionaires translated into English). The staff had several questions about meal times and sizes of yukata and they had to talk us through the different buildings and the Edo bath etiquette. The staff found a travel brochure which had a brief description of the Edo bath and the different components and we were lucky enough to have a Japanese guest who did some translating. The room itself was a Japanese tatami room which was spacious and had it's own small ensuite. The view was of the sea and was spectacular. The room was very clean but showing signs of age and wear. No TV or wifi which did not bother us as we had brought out own portable wifi which worked very well. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious. Dinner was in another building about a 3 minute walk away (which we did not realise) and the reception staff had to walk us out. Dinner was seafood shabu shabu and the chef demostrated using straw to cook a mantis prawn which was delicious. Breakfast was at 8 and included a demonstration (of which all were invited to participate) of making traditional rice cakes. There are 2 public baths. 1 is a standard public bath in the establishment next door. The Edo bath though is the highlight of the stay. The Edo bath comprises a series of saunas and baths which is meant to cause perspiration and detoxification. There are 3 traditional saunas (with herbs and straw mats in a small hut), 2 baths (1 cold and 1 hot) and use of the sea. There is a recommended order which is (roughly) to go into sauna room 1 then the cold bath, then sauna room 2, then the sea etc and finish in the hot bath. The bath is mixed gender and guests are given a polo tshirt and shorts to wear. The experience takes about 90 minutes to complete comfortably. There are Japanese travellers who come just for the use of the Edo bath. After completion of the experience, there is a standard bathing facility (gender segregated) where you can shower and change. Last entry into the Edo bath facility is 4.30 pm and it opens at 10 am (there is an hour to bathe before check out). We would have loved to have had more time to explore the island. A beautiful retreat, facilities a little rustic and used but a lovely experience.
10. Etajima Onsen Etajimasou
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Etajimaso has only 32 rooms surrounded by rich nature and the scenic Seto Sea.
