Ryokan Kurashiki
Location: 4-1 Honmachi, Kurashiki, Okayama, 710-0054, Kurashiki, JP
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Ryokans
About this Property
Charming Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and flat-screen televisions. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and relax in private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers.
Delightful Dining
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the on-site restaurant and start your day with a full breakfast available daily. Spoil yourself with the convenience of complimentary wireless internet to stay connected.
Prime Location
Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and garden while being steps away from Kurashiki Archaeological Museum and Kurashiki Museum of Folkcraft. Explore the historic Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter during your stay.
Book your serene stay at Ryokan Kurashiki today to experience comfort and convenience in Kurashiki.
Important Information
- Reservations are required for private bath/onsen. Reservations can be made by contacting the ryokan prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Water dispenser
- Ballroom
- Kaiseki meal
Rooms Available
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Deluxe Suite (Kura), Dinner served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
756 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Geta (wooden sandals)
- Bed sheets not available
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Luxury Suite (Okuzashiki), Dinner Served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Futons
877 sq feet, located on the ground floor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Location - ground floor
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Suite (Tatsumi), Non Smoking, Dinner Served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
816 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, sitting area, and tokonoma (alcove)
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Suite (Matsu), Dinner Served in the Restauran
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
716 sq feet
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Smoking
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Suite (Yu), Non Smoking, Dinner served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Futons
358-sq-foot room with river views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Suite (Nishi), Non Smoking, Dinner served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
503-sq-foot room with river views
Layout - Sitting area and tokonoma (alcove)
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Tokonoma (alcove)
- Bed sheets not available
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Standard Suite(Higashi), Dinner Served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
695 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Bed sheets not available
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Luxury Suite (Inui), Non Smoking, Dinner served in the Restaurant
2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons
679 sq feet
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, free minibar items, and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and tatami floors (woven mat)
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- stephanie (10/5): Lovely stay in a beautiful town - We had a wonderful stay at the beautiful Ryokan Kurashiki. The food was delicious and building beautiful, and we had a lovely private bath experience. The staff was extremely helpful and nice.
- Pv2017 (8/5): A very traditional ryokan affair - This was a traditional Ryokan! Our room was massive with a cedar bath! There was an Onsen downstairs. To me the highlight of this small hotel was its dinner! We had a great Kaiseki and the breakfast next day was delicious. I enjoyed the Japanese garden and the traditional building, Service was great! I did not realise that we were on the main touristy street! Our room was not noisy at all and in some ways the hotel made it an oasis on tranquility vs all the tourists outside. The town was too busy for me! I was surprised at the number of people shopping etc. But I guess it is a very traditional old Japanese town so a major tourist attraction.
- stephendgoldman (10/5): Ryokan Kurashiki: A restful and elegant ryokan with outstanding food and service. - My wife and I had an excellent 2 night stay at Ryokan Kurashiki in October, 2024. This ryokan is exceptionally well appointed with beautiful gardens, an attentive staff and outstanding meals. We had a recently renovated room which had a large sitting are; a nice, small kitchen; a very modern and updated bath; and comfortable western style beds. The only negative for the two of us, as older travelers, was that our room, Kura, had the bedroom area upstairs and the bath downstairs on the lower level. This was a bit of a challenge in the middle of the night. However, we would definitely return to this ryokan if in the area again, but would request a room all on one level. The food and service were truly outstanding. We had a wonderful but different 9 course dinner both nights, worthy of at least one Michelin star in our opinion. We have eaten at three star Michelin restaurants in the past, and Ryokan Kurashiki's menu would certainly rank high among them. The attention to detail, the dishes used, and the food itself was all first class; The service was flawless. Breakfast was also excellent; we had western style breakfasts overlooking the beautiful garden. There are only 8 rooms and 2 residences, so book early and enjoy the experience! We also met some lovely people who were staying here.
- stevecO7044NV (10/5): Incredible food, beautiful setting and amazing service - We spent 2 nights at Ryokan Kurashiki and wow. Yes, it is a beautiful (and recently renovated) Ryokan, and yes, the meals are astonishing, but what really sets it apart is the service. The staff could not have been more helpful, caring and wonderful to us. This was particularly helpful to us as Typhoon Shanshan was impacting our trip, and they went out of their way (unprompted) to check train services and keep us updated (Arti - thank you so much!). We highly recommend.
- Karimcairo (10/5): Spectacular hotel, Amazing service - Spectacular traditional Japanese Inn in middle of picturesque old Kurashki. Architecture and interior decor sublime. Tatami floors and futons are beautiful. You are served your choice of cuisine, western or japanese. My wife had the western and I had the Japnese menu for both breakfast and dinner. Both were delicious sophisticated gourmet cuisine. The staff is amazing. The highest end Japanese hospitality. They are willing to do whatever you ask. The manager Nakamura San personally supervises and ensures you are comfortable. A menorable experience. Highly recommend it.
- Max_H12345 (2/5): Heavily overpriced both accommodation & restaurant; do not go there - We were traveling through Japan for 14 days and stayed in various hotels and ryokans. This was the most expensive ryokan and by far the worst. 1) Room: We were very disappointed with our stay and in particular with our room. It was cold at night (even with heaters on), loud because of the kitchen next door, the heaters and the neighbors above. No windows that one could open; only the window at the roof, which does not work in case it rains. 2) Location: This is the only good thing about the restaurant, if you want to visit Kurashiki. Irrespectively of the Hotel, Kurashiki is not really worth a trip. 3) Restaurant / Food: Below average e.g. quality of the sashimi wasn’t great; we were the only people in the restaurant. I believe that c. ¥100,000 for one night in this Kura room (I don’t know about the other rooms) is not a fair price. We have asked the owners for a refund given our experience but they were not helpful. To sum it up, please do not stay in this ryokan if you want to visit Kurashiki. It is not worth the money.
- janeb65 (8/5): Very authentic ryokan in a beautiful town. - Kurashiki is a touristy place(when we were there all Japanese tourists..) but it is truly beautiful and we really enjoyed it. In addition to being incredibly picturesque, it is home to a good art museum(Ohara Museum) which is well worth a visit. Kurashiki Ryokan is very traditional but has all amenities for a comfortable stay. General Manager Ritsuko Nakamura took the time to come to our table at dinner and recommend activities and lunch dining options in town. She called a very good okonomiyaki restaurant and made sure we were seated in front of the chef so we could see him make our lunch.. It was a fun experience. Thank you ! The food at our two dinners was good, but the ryokan has problem with personnel. They don't appear to have enough servers in the restaurant(where they encourage you to take your meals) and the service is extraordinarily uneven. Food was brought in rapid succession with very little explanation The second night we felt like they were trying to get us fed and out in record time even after we asked them to slow down.. This could be a post pandemic issue and I would not let it stop me from coming back. All in all we would highly recommend a stay here..
- Heather (10/5): Wonderful - Beautiful ryokan in a lovely location. Service was incredible and the quality of the food was amazing.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 二度目の滞在でしたが、高齢の両親とともにでしたので、こちらに余裕がなく、なかなかゆっくりとはいきませんでした。お料理やお部屋のしつらえは前回同様、大変素晴らしいと感じました。部屋内の冷蔵庫は、フリードリンクでしたが、前泊者の方のものでしょうか、飲みかけののものが入っていたのが少し残念でした…。旅館の方も、とても気さくで、よくして頂きました。
- KI-NRT (8/5): Central location; very nice stay; so-so dining experience - We stayed two nights at Ryokan Kurashiki. The property is famous throughout Japan and is highly regarded, so we went in expecting a a memorable time there. With a few exceptions, it met our expectations. The ryokan is centrally situated along the main canal in the Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter, right along the bend of the river and right in front of the Nakabashi Bridge. While Kurashiki is a rather touristy place, it's gorgeous, authentic and filled with interesting sights. It's not a sprawling tourist area, so 1 full day may suffice for those who enjoy blitzing through various tourist spots. We wanted to take it a bit slow and thorough, so 2 nights was just right for us. The building of the ryokan is historic and well preserved, and exhibits an old-world charm that is appropriate for the area it's located in. Inside is much of the same - it's beautifully appointed with Meiji-era antiques and furnishings, all in darned good shape. We chose to stay in the Luxury Suite Inui, a room located on the 2nd floor of a stand-alone building just across the rear garden of the main building, and a sufficiently spacious 63.1m² in size. We selected this Suite because it appeared to be the newest of the rooms, with the most modern appointments. While we did not get to see the other rooms in the property, we felt a bit cheated in one respect... it was the only room where they didn't offer the option of being served meals in the room. Ryokan Kurashiki does not note this fact online. When I asked why they didn't offer it for guests staying at Inui, they said that the stairs were too steep for the servers to continually bring food to the room - they consider it a hazard. While we can't argue with that, we definitely wished we were made aware of this limitation in advance, as part of what makes a great ryokan stay is the ability to dine in the comfort of one's room. The Inui Suite itself was what we expected it to be, for the most part. it was bright, airy and thoroughly modern. It was far from the largest Suite we've stayed at, but the vaulted ceilings and the light-colored wood gave the room an airy feel. One minor nitpick: there was only one sink, which is unusual for a ryokan of Kurashiki's caliber. One other thing to note: there is no Onsen (hot spring bath) in the room; your only choice is to pay a visit to a small Onsen bath in a separate facility that is on premise. Meals (especially the dinners) were generally of high quality. We enjoyed the vast majority of dishes, which were well presented although not particularly innovative - it was straightforward Kaiseki fare, and what they offered was more than satisfactory. Breakfast, on the other hand, was a bit lacking. The portions were on the small side, and the variety of dishes was less than what we're accustomed to from our stays at other luxury ryokans. But the big irritation with our dining experience had to do with the service itself. We were assigned the same waiter for each meal, which is good... if only he was more knowledgeable and passionate about his work. We were very disappointed in his inability to thoroughly and deeply explain each dish that was served. When you consider that Kaiseki meals are elaborate affairs with tons of little dishes that contain a bountiful of ingredients, there is absolutely no way that a printed menu can do it justice. Not to mention, some courses consist of 5 or more little plates, each containing a wide variety of ingredients. I want to know all about them. On multiple occasions, when we asked about some of the food, he grabbed the hand-written menu that was on our table, and read it out loud. Umm, we can read, too... we expect more than what's written, in a way that's not unlike a connoisseur would like to enjoy fine wine - you don't just read the label and call it a day. You need to dive deep. You need to tell a story. Kaiseki dining is about as much about being educated and delighted, not just about eating good food. If the executive chef is truly proud of his/her creations, I would like to think that he/she and the ryokan management would have the wherewithal to train the servers about the intricacies of each dish. That's what top ryokans do. Ryokan Kurashiki, unfortunately, does not, and it really detracted from our experience. If this doesn't matter to you, then Kurashiki more than fits the dining bill. If ever we were to return to the area, we wouldn't hesitate to try out Ryokan Kurashiki once more. But, we would definitely choose a different room, and let them know in advance that we wish to be served by someone who is a veteran and who is knowledgeable, passionate about food, and well versed in explaining each dish that is intended to be served - in detail.
- まき (8/5): - 部屋のお風呂のお湯が調整しても、緩かったです。スタッフの方はとても好印象でした。
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 倉を改造した建物なので。部屋についてるお風呂場の天井の一部低いところがありました。
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I liked the private baths. the traditional japanese meals were excellent. The staff was very warm and welcoming and attentive to all our needs.
- Jamie575 (10/5): Beautiful ryokan, friendly staff, delicious food - Ryokan Kurashiki is in the middle of Kurashiki Bikan historical quarter. The Front hall is old and harks back to historical times. Once in through the sliding door, the ryokan interior is modern and yet timeless. Black tiled floors and corridors that lead you in many directions. We were given tea in the terrace and check in formalities were quickly completed. We were then brought to our room, where our luggage, which was left with the hotel earlier, was now placed. We took off our shoes and entered a tatami room off to the left was a separate toilet from the double sinks and further in, a large Japanese-style double shower area and a bathtub. Toiletries are provided in his and hers baskets beside the sink. Inside, you’ll find hair wash and conditioner, body wash, and various items that he or she would need. A powerful hairdryer is placed beside the sink. There is ample space for your personal toiletries. Toilet has the usual Japanese toilet functions. There’s also a sink here. There are two large areas before the master bedroom. The main entry tatami area where we placed our luggage on luggage rack, which in turn rested on a carpet (to protect the tatami floor). A large clothes rack for hanging jackets and other clothing is provided. My son slept in the room tatami style. The next room has a low table and seating for how ever many is in the room. A medium sized flat screen TV is in a cupboard and the owner has decorated the rooms with her western antique finds such as old clocks or radios. A tea set rests on the table and a kettle is plugged into the nearby wall socket. You can fix yourself a cup of Japanese tea. Our bedroom had a hidden fridge, safe and a smaller TV. The items in the fridge are part of your room charge. There’s a couple of bottles of fruit juice, a beer, soft drink and water. The ryokan provides yukuta to go to the onsen as well as really comfortable pyjamas to sleep in. WiFi can be received in the room and it is a strong fast signal. An Additional treat was the daily delivery of English newspapers. There’s a smaller toilet and separate bathroom, both with sinks in their respective areas. Our rooms were large and very generous in terms of space. It was also very Classical Japanese. The beds in our room were, however, modern in that it was raised on a platform, had side table and electrical points on my side of bed. Light switches are shared in the Centre of the bed bead. Without the air conditioning in the room, it would have been really cold. We were glad to run some of the air cons at 1/2 speed to at least keep the room at a comfortable temperature. The shower area also felt cold to start. But once you run the shower for awhile, the room gets quite comfortable. Onsen The onsen can be booked for private use during certain times. The staff will ask you at breakfast for your preferred timing as well as your meal time schedules. The onsen is small and can fit three showering individuals. There’s a small drying area where you can also get water or apple juice scented with rosemary. The shower area has bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The Onsen water is generally hot. Food was generous and delicious. Our kaiseki meal was just right and we really enjoyed ourselves. Breakfast was just as plentiful with a portion of fish to be grilled by us at the table. Food was enjoyed to the sounds of classical music. If you’re driving, ask the staff to guide you to their special parking lots not too far away. Surrounding area is the Bikan historical quarter and it’s quite touristy. Visit the nearby art museum or shop at the Denim alley across the canal. The area is known for its textiles, and denim in particular. We had a great time staying at this ryokan. Given a chance, we would come back again.
- Ted (10/5): - Terrific location, right on the canal, in the heart of this quaint district in Kurashiki. The meals are included, and are not to be missed. As a couple, we appreciated the private onsen. Make sure you spend a half day each at the Ohara Museum and up on the hill with the temples and shrines. We took another day to go to Himeji and back; the castle and gardens are a quick train ride away, and are both spectacular.
- Joefish925 (10/5): Delightful - Enjoyed two nights booked into the Okuzashiki room. Yes, it takes a few tries to navigate the facility. But it's worth the effort. The ryokan is located along the canal which is a fun place to wander during the day. Pretty quiet at night except for the few photographers crouching for a special shot in the moonlight. We enjoyed our room which was actually a series of rooms and quite comfortable. Two bathrooms were a nice surprise. Meals were excellent. Breakfast and dinner are served at a specific time that you select and you are required to be there as they prepare your initial course based on this start time. We had our first dinner in their lovely dining room and our second dinner in the restaurant area. English is spoken by some staff members but not all and can present a challenge. We managed to make our wishes understood and actually enjoyed that part of the dining experience. The garden area is lovely and we enjoyed wandering along the path listening to the birds. All staff members were friendly and helpful and we left with a feeling that we had stayed at a special place. Thank you for the great memory.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful Ryokan with lovely staff! Great location too.
- CJKLuxembourg (8/5): Quaint Quality - This is an atmospheric rabbit warren of a place, which has been carefully converted out of an old canal side warehouse. Only 5 rooms, in our case a three roomed suite, comfortable rather than luxurious, and in need of some better lighting. But perhaps the gloom was part of the charm. The staff are delightful, if sometimes linguistically challenging for English speakers. The food was excellent - we ate Kaiseki one night and shabu shabu the second. The location is great for exploring Kurashiki on foot, and also good for getting to Naoshima.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 部屋の調度品や備品等のしつらえのセンスが良く、細かいところまで気遣いがされていて、素晴らしいと思いました。食事も、素材の鮮度がよく、味付けも大変美味しかったです。生物が食べれない事を事前に伝えておりませんでしたが、その場で別のものに変えるなど、臨機応変な対応をして下さり、感激しました。高価なお宿でしたが、総合的に見ても、値段に見合ったものだと思われます。
- Greg-Seattle (10/5): Oasis in the Historic District - The train arrives in the heart of an industrial city, and it is an easy fifteen minute walk to the historic section of Kurashiki and the ryokan. Service in the ryokan is impeccable. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, though communicating without a language translation app on a cell phone would be challenging. That said, you’re in Japan so it is understandable. I would suggest staying at least two nights in the ryokan. Breakfasts and dinners are incredible multi-course experiences that you can enjoy at your own pace. I think eating in a guest room would be a challenge, so I would recommend the dining area.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - 親子での滞在でした。 とても楽しくゆっくりと過ごせました。 洗面所の鏡が少し遠く、近視のため お化粧をするのに見づらかったです。 メガネの方などは少し不便かと感じました。
- Jung M (10/5): - 너무너무 좋았고 친절하셨고 정말 좋았습니다. 방안에 방이 나눠졌어 매우 넓었어요.음식도 맛있고 스태프도 친절하고 잘생김. 또가고싶어요!!
- Kuei Ju (10/5): 非常值得一住的具歴史古旅館！ - 旅館位置超好，房間窗戶可看見倉敷川，很有特色。服務人員熱情和善，讓人有家的溫暖感受。有古屋之歷史但其中旅館設施非常現代化，家人非常享受這些設備。除了房間內的浴池外，我們也使用了預約之大浴池。食物食材非常好及新鮮，早午餐非常美味，家人都讃不絶口！
- ang_licao323 (10/5): very warm and attentive staf - an amazing place to stay, everything was clean, ordered and with a very special and cozy ambiance. Staff was super attentive. we loved our stay. We arrived somewhat late due to train schedules, but nevertheless we were greeted by the very kind and cultued cosierge who happily explained us our way around.
- 380randallw (10/5): A Step Back in Time - Ryokan Kurashiki is one of the most stunning inns I have visited. Located in the very heart of the historic city of Kurashiki, immediately at the bend in the canal, the ryokan has it all. The few rooms are stunning and the food is exceptional, Dinner is served in your room Kaiseki style, or in the very intimate restaurant. I cannot imagine visiting Japan without going to Kurashiki and certainly not going there and staying elsewhere. Haruki and Kyoko were amazing!
- kimiko (10/5): - とても居心地の良い旅館でした。 温泉ではなかったですが、お部屋のヒノキ風呂もヒノキの香りたっぷりで、何度も入ってしまいました。 ただ、おふろとトイレの間仕切りが透明なガラスだったため、お風呂に入っている人がいると、トイレにいけない・・・という状況が何度かありました。（４人でとまったから余計二だったのかもしれませんが）
- ViatorNarra (8/5): Great traditional Ryokan - Location, Location, Location - We stayed here for two night this November and truly loved this place. This was not the first time we stayed at a traditional Japanese Inn. While we previously stayed at more rural Ryokans like in the Japanese Alps with natural hot Springs Kurashiki Ryokan is located in the heart of the old town of Kurashiki, an absolute charming surrounding. We booked a rather large apartment style room named Tatsumi (instead of a standard room number their rooms have names). The room was lovely except for the shallow doorframes which became a hindering head-knocking affair. Bedding is amazing (if you like a hard mattress), rooms filled antique details, organic lavender amenity set is and aromatherapy included. The bathtub is heavenly with a bubble-stream massage function. The traditional Japanese tea and reading room just charming. The Hotel is a bit of a maze but we got used to this after the first dinner which we had in the Hotel restaurant. You may also opt for having your Kaiseki (an elaborate 8-course dinner) in privacy in your reading room which is equipped with a floor-table. Food is absolutely sublime - solely the 1st course consists of at least 6 different small dishes that are not to be missed. This is followed by a seasonal soup, a sashimi course, then several simmered items in a hotpot, followed by local beef with small vegetables grilled in a magnolia leaf, then steamed swimmer crab served cold, followed by a rice dish and desert. We are talking micro portions here but all in all a very satisfying yet not overfilling balanced healthy dinner. Ups: - great location in the centre of the old town - amazing antique design, very authentic - friendly staff - lovely rooms small or large depending on the budget - public bath available with an onsen - stylish restaurant (most ryokans I went to only offer in-room dining) Downs: - hardly any English spoken - so if you have an essential problem they can’t help - they put pressure on timing. You need to determine your wake-up time, dinner time and breakfast time precisely - they rush you through the 8 course dinner. Not much time for a conversation or a little break - maze-like interior design can be confusing All together a good ryokan and recommendable. However the strict breakfast and dinner appointments kind of spoil the fun. I would ask not to be rushed through the Kaiseki and take my time to appreciate every single course.
- Jefe1947 (10/5): You feel like royalty - My only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We toured Japan for three weeks, and this was one of our last stops. It was unquestionably the finest lodging experience we had on our trip. The gourmet multi course dinner was exquisite and served beautifully. The suites were spacious and comfortable, and the spa was one of the only we encountered on our trip, where you could book a private co-ed experience. The ryokan is located in the older section of town, which houses a fabulous art museum housing works from the great impressionist masters, boutiques that offer interesting and fashionable merchandise in an atmosphere quite different from the hustle and bustle of big cities in Japan. If you have the time and a Japan rail pass, I highly recommend you make this stop if only to experience the luxury of the ryokan.
- Doyoulikeourname (10/5): A very special experience! - We stayed recently for a night. All booking arrangements were handled efficiently by the owner Ritsuko Makamura. The ryokan which has 8 rooms is located in the historic quarter on a canal. Our room was traditional and beautifully furnished. All staff provided excellent, friendly service. We had a most fantastic, elegant and tasty dinner in our room. It was 'vegetarian' heaven!! For breakfast we had 'western' in the restaurant. Ritsuko made a special visit to meet us, much appreciated. We highly recommend you stay at Ryokan Kurashiki.
- Verified traveler (10/5): 倉敷の美観地区に宿泊出来るので、観光客の少ない時間帯の雰囲気を味わえます - 宿のロケーションは倉敷の美観地区の中という最高の立地。建物は江戸時代の豪商のお屋敷という情緒がたっぷり。お部屋はきちんとリノベーションされていて、清潔で空調もきっちり完備でした。90歳と87歳の両親を連れての宿泊でしたが、お部屋の間取りは、2名ずつを洋室と和室に振り分ける事が出来て、2間の間に廊下と坪庭が設えられているタイプのお部屋でしたので、私達の希望にピッタリでした。調度品にも建物にふさわしい趣があり、アメニティグッズも上質でした。スタッフも親切で、川舟の予約の為、代わりに窓口に並んで乗船券を手配して下さいました。お食事も美味しかったです。宿泊グループ単位で土鍋でご飯を炊いて下さっていて、夕食時には炊き込みご飯を、朝食時には”おこげ”も楽しめました。温泉旅館ではないので、大浴場が無い事だけが、ちょっとした残念ポイントです。でもそんな小さな事は、気にならない位に旅情を感じる事が出来る良いお宿でした。外国の方にはホントにおススメできると思います。もちろん日本人でもくつろげます。
- Wendelfarb (8/5): Good experience - I enjoyed our stay in this traditional and well-located inn. Lovely room, spotless, well-appointed bathroom and friendly service- they even paid for our taxi back to the train station. I enjoyed the “family” bath (though I noticed some mildew on some tiles); walking past the open front entrance en route seemed awkward however. The dinner was good and beautifully presented, though I would have been fine just having it only one of two nights we stayed. (And though staff asked us what drinks we wanted with dinner, they forget the drinks. Overall a memorable and happy experience.
- dbhb (10/5): Above & Beyond - Beautiful place offering exquisite hospitality, excellent food, and impeccable service. An inn like no other. Stay a while. We had a beautiful suite furnished in lovely Japanese style, and a multiple course banquet in which the courses told a story about the guests. Located along a canal in the Edo section of town, may interesting walks and sites are bearby.
- Alvin (8/5): Cosy location within the historical belt. - Great location. Great food. Great service. Some communication issues due to language barrier but staff always cheerful and willing to assist.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Stunning Ryokan in beautiful old quarter. - We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at Ryokan Kurashiki, so much in fact that we would have liked to stay an extra night. The ryokan, staff, rooms and traditional meals were exemplary. Each room is unique and we were lucky enough to stay in Inui which had a view of the town and canal. All in all a very enjoyable stay.
- M. (10/5): Nice hotel by historic canal - Nice hotel, food and service. The staff were friendly and happy to help.
- Y&L (8/5): - Die Wahl der Unterkunft in Kurashiki war ein Glückstreffer. Können wir nur weiterempfehlen.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - nice experience , nice meal for dinner and breakfast
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