Tobaya Ryokan

Loved it…authentic Japanese ryokan. We stopped off in Hikone for one night just to stay at this ryokan, and do pleased that we did 😊. Going to Hikone castle was an added bonus.

Very traditional - two large tatami rooms and access to a balcony. My son said it was his favourite accomodation on our trip.

The place for us has been the most genuine experience we had during our trip and made us feel we were really in Japan this time. It’s an authentic place, so it doesn’t have all the mod cons that some travellers might expect, but we were thrilled with the enormous room, the lovely onsen, and the whole feel of the place. The owner was very accommodating and helpful in all respects and also prepared us some great breakfasts and dinners. A very memorable stay in a town that’s definitely off the beaten track but has a lot to offer.

Great stay at a tasteful house with a charm, internal Japanese garden, balcony overlooks it from a vast room. Very kind and friendly host family, excellent value at Hikone. Good heating. Lots of eateries nearby. In house hot bath. 7-11 accross the corner. Have a walk at night to see the castle lighted.

All was splendid.

It’s is incredible! I feel like being in a dream!

There is nothing I don’t like about it, I will absolutely go again.

Historic property. Lovely interiors. Because of its age, it doesn’t have in suite bathrooms. There is a nice onsen which was very welcome as we were here in Feb and it was cold and snowy.

Room was chilly. But we had plenty of blankets and a space heater.

- very helpful & friendly staff - wonderful meals - lovely warm bath - very traditional ryokan - good free wifi - various food options outside of the ryokan if wanted

- a distance from the station