Taiya Ryokan

I have stayed at Taiya Ryokan twice. It retains an old-fashioned charm, the tatami rooms are basic but clean, and on clear days, those that look out over the main street have a fantastic view of Mt. Fuji. Steep stairs to the second and third floors. If you don't speak Japanese, a smile and a bit of effort will go a long way, and will be reciprocated by the excellent staff. There is a small bath on the first floor, as well as a communal room with refrigerator, microwave, etc., plus a library of Japanese books.

Old traditional Japanese ryokan, loved the experience, and the staff was so nice and helpful all the time.

Somewhat old building

Very nice roykan with the nicest owner and Staff. We felt right at Home! I find the rooms charming, everything is kept clean and it was quiet at night. Many restaurants and bars are nearby, and the bus stop towards Fuji and shin-Fuji station is just a 3 minute walk. Will definitely stay here again should I be back in Fuji.

The staff (mainly older men) was very friendly, although they barely spoke English. But they were energetic and very kind!

Sadly, the room was quite small for the price, and the floor/futon not very comfortable. Everything looked and smelled old, too. The bathroom wasn't the cleanest as well.

Very authentic Japanese accommodation. I loved the private onsen located in the accommodation. Also I liked the authentic rooms. The staff were more than helpful. Super kind, super helpful, even if they don't speak English, they will help you with everything and translate through mobile translator.

I didn't liked that there is a smoking terrace in the back, and if you have your bedroom next to it, you can smell the smoke if you want to open your window. Despite this was everything perfect.

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They spoke both English and Japanese, and were even able to help a Mandarin speaker, who checked in at the same time as me, using a translation app. The room I stayed in was a traditional Japanese room. It featured tatami mats and traditional Japanese decor. This added a lot to the experience. Also, the inn offered free use of their washing machines and even provided detergent!

Although I enjoyed the bath, it was a little old and grimy. That said, the bath water was perfect for soaking. Also, although I appreciated using the washing machines and detergent for free, the dryer was broken.

The staff were amazing and on top of everything couldn’t ask for better

Nothing really everything is advertised as it should be