Honmachi Juku

The property is a historic building in an interesting residential area located near the Hikone Castle and old town district. Our host was incredibly friendly and welcoming host. It felt very special to stay here in our cozy Japanese style room.

The building was so old though,everything was clean. The staffs are friendly.

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The staff was helpful and very welcoming right from my check-in until the moment I left. The location is very convenient for getting food from the main street with all the restaurants and cafes, and also close to the Hikone Castle for sightseeing, yet very peaceful in a back street right next to a temple. The room is cozy and I had a very good night's rest on the futon on the tatami floor. The bathrooms and shower/bath areas were spotless, and there is a washing machine that I could use which was so nice after a whole day of cycling. I would recommend this place if you are staying a night in Hikone.

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As soon as I arrived at Honmachi Juku I realised that I had stayed there once before - perhaps 5 years ago. The building is delightful. The elderly gentleman at reception couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming. Indeed, the welcome started with the enthusiastic ladies at the Tourist Information office at Hikone Station, where they gave me a map and drew directions to the Honmachi Juku. En route I stopped at Izara, a bar / cafe on the historic shopping street, where 5 years ago I'd sat outside sipping beer after visiting Hikone Castle. Not only is the castle itself magificent, walking around the extensive moat area is genuinely relaxing: the pairs of swans living on the moat appear to get that, too. Another Tourist Information office is a short walk from the castle: again, friendly, informative, enthusiastic ladies in charge. One place I recommend and which (on this visit) I didn't have time to re-visit is 'Peters' - an Okinawa-themed bar / restaurant a short walk from the JR Station. I will make time next time - soon.

Everything was perfect

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Somehow I never figured out how to use the onsen bath machine

とても綺麗でした！ 機会があれば次も泊まりたいです