A registered national tangible cultural property, Hitoshi Ryokan evokes a warm atmosphere from the 1930s and offers modern-day comfort. It features 24-hour public hot spring baths, a Japanese garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Drinks vending machines and free parking are on the premises. Japanese rooms boast river views and feature a traditional décor with a tatami (woven-straw) floor, low furniture and a Western seating area. Seating cushions and Japanese futon bedding are laid on the floor, while amenities include a TV and a minibar. Toilets and bathing facilities including toiletries are shared. Guests at Ryokan Hitoyoshi can unwind in spacious hot spring baths, which are separated per gender and accessible 24 hours a day. Hitoyoshi Ryokan is an 8-minute walk from the Aoi Aso Jinja Shrine (Aoi-san), a National Treasure of Japan.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hitoyoshi
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  • Yiteng
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The room service is very good! The breakfast is very delicious. And the waiters are very good!
  • Olivia
    Singapore Singapore
    The property is beautiful! Highly recommend. It’s a traditional old ryokan with tatami rooms and a wonderful outdoor hot springs for guests - as well as indoor hot springs. When the rooms say shared bathroom, they just mean these shared communal...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hitoyoshi Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • River view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Trouser press
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Property practice

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House rules

Hitoyoshi Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:30

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check-in is strictly until 19:30.

To eat dinner and/or breakfast at the property, a reservation must be made at least 1 day prior to the arrival date.

Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.

Please inform Hitoyoshi Ryokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests with tattoos may not be permitted to use the property’s public bathing areas or other facilities where the tattoos might be visible to other guests.

Guests must check in by 07:30:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

FAQs about Hitoyoshi Ryokan

  • Hitoyoshi Ryokan offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Bowling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Public Bath
    • Foot massage
    • Hot spring bath
    • Full body massage
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Check-in at Hitoyoshi Ryokan is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Hitoyoshi Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Hitoyoshi Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Hitoyoshi Ryokan include:

    • Quadruple

  • Hitoyoshi Ryokan is 700 yards from the centre of Hitoyoshi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.