Arai Ryokan

The location was good.

I was not impressed with the selection of onsen baths, their timing limitations, and variety. Food was okay, but not outstanding. I did not like that meals took place in a shared big room. It felt awkward. Staff did their best trying to show hospitality in a traditional Japanese style, but it came off as very cold and impersonal. Felt standardized. That said, I probably misunderstood the experience - not fault of the staff at all. But I can't help reflecting back thinking of my other Ryokan stays, and comparing them to the experience I had here. Honestly, perhaps I had too high of expectations - given the price.

Es ist ein weitläufiges und wirklich sehr schön gestaltetes Ryokan mit einer langen Tradition und Geschichte. Wer das wirklich authentische Ryokan-Erlebnis sucht, findet es hier.

Die Bäder waren nicht wirklich schön (um ein Onsen zu besuchen, kann man auch in Hotels mit wesentlich mehr Komfort übernachten). Auf Futons übernachten, muss man wollen. Und das mehrgängige Frühstück und Abendessen ist sehr traditionell japanisch (man muss Meeresfrüchte, Fisch, Tofu mögen). Der Ort ist sehr schnell erkundet und im Ryokan ist man ab 20 Uhr auf seinem Zimmer, das dann als Schlafzimmer eingerichtet ist. Als traditionelles Erlebnis für 1 Nacht zu empfehlen. Ansonsten die Izu-Insel lieber an den Küsten erleben.

Bellissima location e ambiente molto tradizionale. Cena e colazione tradizionali kaiseki: tutto servito in camera. Non molto comodo cenare seduti per terra per persone alte

Nulla

Bra Onsen i centrala Shuzenji. Vänlig personal och spännande mat. Ligger völdigt fint vid den lilla floden och bambuskogen

Magnificent wooden house with classic Japanese architecture. Very peaceful location and the hot baths were very hot and very nice. The dinner was fantastic. The breakfast was very surprising. Great walks nearby with views on Mount Fuji.

Wished we could have stayed longer

It is located in the center of Shuzenji by the river. The architecture of the ryokan incorporates water into the Japanese garden that has an ancient tree and the koi pond. The foods were excellent and the cook accommodated our foods restrictions. The quality of the onsen bath water was exceptionally good for your skin. There were four large baths (swap separate women/men by hours) and two family baths (one was for fees). In the family bath, you can see koi swimming from the soaking tub. The staff were very friendly and professional.

Our room was quite far from the main dining room and the large baths. Our room was smaller because part of it was devoted to the stairs, we were on the second floor. It could been nice if they had a hospitality room where you can relax with coffee and tea. Other ryokans that we stayed in the past had this room.