Ichimaru Ryokan - Vacation STAY 59281v

First and foremost, the staff were absolutely wonderful, and went beyond what they needed to do to help us whenever we requested it. Things like lending us umbrellas after our check-out, taking our bags to the bus stop for later, bringing us drinks after hours when we asked, etc. The room itself was also the largest ryokan room I've ever stayed in, and felt very authentic and comfortable. They had tatami mats on the ground and I would've preferred to see the real tatami underneath, but I understand why they want to preserve the space. The ryokan felt slightly older and was not in tip-top shape, but this made me feel comfortable, like I was staying in a home away from home. It's located in a very ideal place, and is easy to access from everywhere in Tenkawa.

The bathrooms were a bit small, and the bath itself was not the nicest. However, I felt this was counter-balanced by the fact that the bath facilities are private, so you can take turns with other guests and have the whole thing to yourself.