Centred around a peaceful Japanese garden, Tobaya Ryokan offers traditional rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and shared baths. It is a 20-minute walk from Hikone Castle and provides free parking. The Japanese-style rooms at Ryokan Tobaya feature futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Facilities for making green tea are included, and bathrooms and toilets are shared. Rooms have a traditional decor with shoji paper screens and floor cushions. The inn is 1.2 km from JR Hikone Train Station and 2 km from Lake Biwa. Japanese cuisine is available for breakfast for an additional fee, and should be requested in advance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

FREE private parking!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Hikone
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Hsin-hsin
    Australia Australia
    The host was very friendly, provided lots of hot water for the room and gave me a lift to the station on the last day. The room was sufficient and I loved the hot stone bath. The location is a short walk to Hikone Castle in a quiet street, there...
  • Denise
    Australia Australia
    Original Ryokan So cool to get to spend a couple of nights in traditional accommodation and see what it actually looks like The onset was fabulous and lockable for privacy
  • Elizabeth
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Very welcoming host. Basic with no bells and whistles but charming, quaint and authentic (been going since the Edo period!)

Property surroundings

Facilities of Tobaya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Languages spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

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

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 22:00

    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.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    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

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Tobaya Ryokan

    • Check-in at Tobaya Ryokan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Tobaya Ryokan include:

      • Single
      • Twin
      • Quadruple

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

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

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

      • Tobaya Ryokan is 1.1 miles from the centre of Hikone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.