The old-fashioned ryokan rooms have been renovated to be quite comfortable and charming, and it would be ideal to have indirect lighting to reduce the dimness of the rooms.

The innkeepers are very enthusiastic and helpful, making this traditional Japanese inn, which has been passed down through 4 generations, the best place to stay for tourists from all over the world who visit Ise Jingu Shrine. In addition to being able to stay in a traditional building that is nearly 100 years old, listening to the Suikinkutsu in the garden was the biggest surprise, and I hope that the innkeepers will further maintain it so that it can be restored to its full functionality. The breakfast was heartfelt and the Japanese-style family bathroom was very cozy.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing.

The cool old building around 100 years old. It provide the nostalgic ambience with amazing charm.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was perfect.

The staff is very friendly and caring. They facility is and old charming ryokan, and actually whole place felt magical. Even the outside noises were not able to spoil the charm of this place. If I ever come back to Ise I'm for sure try to book this place again.

Stayed in April 2024

I’m just not so used to having a shared sink area as well as shared toilets.

It’s an historic family-owned ryokan filled with beautiful architectural features. The hosts are very warm and kind. It’s quiet. The inner courtyard garden is quite lovely.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

It was ordinary Japanese family type breakfast (miso soup, baked and rolled egg, grilled salmon with potato salad plus small salad, pickles, green tea) and I liked it very much because I miss it in my daily life.

Stayed in March 2024

Very nice and well maintained traditional guest house. The host and staff are very friendly and helpful. Normally they prepare some hot drinking water in a thermal bottle in your room but i finished it overnight, so I was asking for refill in the first morning. When I came back the same evening, they even put the whole big thermal kettle for me in my room so I could drink hot water as much as i needed, so thoughtful! (it was a cold week)

Stayed in March 2024

very traditional Ryokan, the graden view is best. amazing old time stuffs. the staff is very welcoming, introduce everyting to me.

Stayed in March 2024

very traditional Ryokan, the graden view is best. amazing old time stuffs. the staff is very welcoming, introduce everyting to me.

Stayed in March 2024

No complaints!

This ryokan is so beautiful and has so much charm - and the private bath was amazing after a long day of walking. The owner is also very kind and helpful! I really enjoyed my stay here - location is excellent and walkable to all the main stations, restaurants, etc. Highly recommend.

Stayed in March 2024

Cozy atmosphere, great attention to details, lovely owners

Stayed in March 2024

Classic Japanese Inn run by 5 generations….oozing history. Very helpful staff who made time to explain the workings of the place and to help with anything required.

Stayed in March 2024

The location is a bit away from the station but still walkable.

Super cute old building. Room had everything you needed.

Stayed in January 2024

The location isn't far from the station and Ise geku. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The ryokan is so aesthetic and amazing. It made us feel like we were in the Edo period. We love that so much.

Stayed in February 2024

It's a bit out of town

Lovely traditional ryokan. The host is very welcoming and attentive.

Stayed in November 2023

The room sound isolation was not good. You can hear people taking in the corridor. other than that were all good.

The building is very old Japanese style, more than I expected. The Staff were very nice and helpful.

Stayed in November 2023

The only thing that may turn off some visitors is that toilets, sinks and baths are inside your room. The shower room was also not available, and the baths are fairly small (I wouldn't try to fit more than 3 people at once). Also baths are private and not per gender like most places, so if there too many guests staying you may have to wait a bit for your turn.

From the pictures alone I did not know what to expect coming in, especially considering the rather low price per night... but to say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement! Hoshidekan is a little oasis in the middle of... well... a pretty empty area. The building is gorgeous, and the rooms fairly sized (the one I stayed in was completely fine for 2 people). Staff was also very friendly and helpful!

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Very authentic atmosphere

Stayed in September 2023

The place is incredible, comfortable, a great combination of the traditional and the modern, the hosts are very available and the baths so relaxing!

Stayed in August 2023

Showers and toilets pretty far from our room. Our room needed AC or it would have been hard to breathe.

This place is wild. You will need to stay 2 nights to fully appreciate it. It’s got hidden parts and you need to study a map to work out the layout. The central garden is a draw card. The owner will show you around. The bath is a strong point, if you can handle the heat!

Stayed in June 2023

No reception after 23:00. Futons need to be rolled out by yourself (if the host told us this, we missed it).

Absolutely gorgeous small Japanese inn with all sorts of amenities and services. The house oozes with historic atmosphere. Baths available for guests as well. Comfortable rooms and futons.

Stayed in June 2023

Visiting Ise for three days this traditional ryokan is a bit out of the center, but still walkable. The atmosphere is great and you can feel the history of the place inside. The shared bath facilities are nice and also the room lovely (with complementary ear muffs if you're sensitive to noise!). Breakfast each day great to get you going and the staff very accommodating.

Stayed in May 2023

along the road, so you do get some traffic noise

traditional Japanese house with a beautiful garden

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing! A perfect experience all round.

Wonderful hosts, beautiful old style Japanese surroundings. Close to the station. Amazing Japanese style breakfast.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing to be said here, everything was nice.

The building was very classic and had a lot of history. The courtyard in the middle was very beautiful. Overall the hotel was quite nice and an excellent example of a Japanese Ryokan.

Stayed in March 2023