Kappo Ryokan Uoichi

Very typical Ryokan, with pleasant hosts, delicious food and calm atmosphere. We slept a whole 10 hours, which is way more than we are used to. The food was delicious.

Our goal for our trip to Japan was to hike Mount Fuji, but one of the unexpected highlights was our stay at the Kappo Ryokan Uoichi! Post-hike, we moved from Tokyo to Osaka with a stop at the Ryokan in Shimada. Two families (eight of us) stayed at Kappo Ryokan Uoichi and had a wonderful time. The building is a 150-year-old restaurant, and the stay included a shared bedroom with eight futon beds, an adjacent family room, a private bathroom, and a shared onsen. It was by far the best night's sleep I had during the entire trip to Japan. The 12 – 14 course dinner was excellent and served by the super friendly and accommodating staff (they accommodated my meatless diet (fish and seafood are acceptable for my diet and were delicious!) The stay was so peaceful and restful and a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and the other big cities. It was like a time warp back to when you would sit down with your family and friends and have a great meal with great conversations and no electronic distractions. I highly recommend a stay here and will definitely return again on my next trip.

My mother and I had such a comfortable two nights here. Both Issei and Kana are such kind souls, giving me thoughtful recommendations for tourism and meals. I'm also glad that they allowed me to use another room when I needed a space to take my work zoom calls. Thank you so much. And guests must try their dinner menu as well -- it's clear Issei puts deep care into every dish. I hope to come back again very soon.

Hospitality of the kind owners