Jinya Ryokan

It is only an hour away from the center of Tokyo, it is a good choice for a spontaneous weekend relaxation trip. The Ryokan is in a residential area. It is sad that there is a mid rise apartment building close to the site. Cons: Very bad room planing, Noisy rooms. The room next to ours is just for banquet, we can hear people talking and laughing loudly until almost 10pm. The service of staff is also varied. And the price on Hotel.com is not including any meals. For the total amount of money we have spend including dinner and breakfast, we would expect a better experience.

The ryokan is located in a suburban setting, but once you arrive to the entrance you'll immediately forget about the hectic city, with its beautiful gardens, ponds and bamboo trees. The staff was very pleasant and courteous. The outdoor baths are very maintained, clean and comfortable. The food at the restaurant was delicious, and obviously prepared with care with their nice presentation. We stayed 3 nights but we should've just did 2, because there's not a lot to do in the neighbourhood or at the ryokan The restaurant only services at meal times, and there's no lounge or bar, but if you're just looking for a relaxing time, hang out in your room with a book, or short strolls in the garden, it's a very good place.