I understand the place is on the older side and I loved the old charm. However there were some little things that should be fixed like holes on the paper screen.

Beautiful ryokan with a beautiful surrounding. The staff were so warm and kind and enthusiastic in providing us the best service they can. The onsen, especially the outdoor bath was so beautiful. I was lucky to come on a slightly cold night that I can experience the joy of soaking in hot water while the air above was chill, and relaxingly enjoying the trees and bamboo arround

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing, if was a perfect stay

I cannot praise it enough! The staff were beyond helpful and interested in making our time there memorable! The food was absolutely amazing, the design- fully traditional Japanese, the baths really comfy! Hopefully I will have a chance to stay again!

Stayed in May 2024

The room is spacious and clean. The food is good and provides coffee in the morning. love the hot springs and the vide.

Stayed in May 2024

It was really nice to stay at this beautiful Ryokan Onsen for 2 nights. Service was superb and staff very friendly, always with smile on their faces! Food was excellent, really local, Kaiseki cuisine, breakfast and dinner, for us westerns sometimes challenging to eat (raw fish for breakfast heh), but delicious. :) Our room was traditional with futon beds, spacious and beautifully designed, with view of the green, river and village... we enjoyed our tea by the window and slept great. Onsens are nice too, we especially liked the outdoor pool and option for private bath. We paid a bit extra for halfboard and traditional room, we think it was worth it, as special once-in-a-lifetime threat while visiting Japan. Kurokawa Onsen in early spring was a magnificent place to stay... beautiful village, a bit remote, not too many people, good options to eat. :)

Stayed in April 2024

Beautiful place perfectly located !

Stayed in May 2024

Well it was expensive, but value for money

Staff and service Food!! XL room with a view Great outdoor onsen

Stayed in April 2024

onsen not as memorable as some in Kurokawa

The service & the food

Stayed in May 2024

The only thing I can possibly think of is that drinks aren't included. So you get served with a drink menu during dinner. But prices are perfectly reasonable so it doesn't matter imo.

The room was nice and spacious with a nice view on the river. The private bath was pretty big as well. I could almost completely stretch my legs in it. The food was great as well.

Stayed in May 2024

Both dinner and breakfast were good very good

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent room with private onsen Beautiful outdoor public onsen as well Good location in Kurokawa Onsen close to shops and other ryokan

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing comes close to this level of comfort and quality

Stayed in April 2024

Meals served were delicious and the staff was attentive and addressed all of my needs. The men’s outdoor ryokan was clean and relaxing as well.

Stayed in April 2024

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We had an unforgettable family stay at a traditional Ryokan in Japan. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the staff, who made us feel right at home. The serene atmosphere of the Ryokan, with its beautiful tatami rooms , and peaceful environment, provided the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Our family enjoyed the delicious kaiseki meals served in Ryokan and loved relaxing in the private onsen. We highly recommend this Ryokan to families looking for a unique and authentic Japanese experience.

Stayed in March 2024

Driving to the hotel is a little difficult, as the road to the hotel is weird.

Perfect dinner and breakfast, super comfy onsen with private onsen upon reservation. Friendly staff and comfy stay.

Stayed in February 2024

The bed was a little on the hard side which was abit uncomfortable for my pregnant wife. But the whole experience more than made up for it.

Service was excellent, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Both dinner and breakfast were exceptionally delicious, wide variety of dishes and we were very full after both meals. Private onsen inside the room was spacious and clean. the room itself was generously large too. Out of all the ryokans I have stayed in Japan, this room was one of the largest. The ryokan is located just a 5 min walk to the main area where you can see the lanterns illuminate at night. Highly recommended!

Stayed in March 2024

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Amazing food, very kind staff, great room with private onsen, quiet and peaceful experience.

Stayed in March 2024

Clean and you get what you want !

Great staff ! Can’t deny that they r so friendly and helpful !

Stayed in March 2024

The hotel was very beautiful and the in-room onsen was delightful. The staff picked us up from the bus stop and dropped us off as well.

Stayed in February 2024

I was guest of this Ryokan in early December and it was like living in a dream. The town is enchanting, the Ryokan is absolutely splendid and well kept, the breakfast and the dinner were an amazing experience and the personnel was kind and professional (especialy Quynh who was superkind and made my experience even more memorable). My room was wonderful, the onsen very beatiful

Stayed in December 2023

To go to rooms either to the lower floor or second floor, you need to walk on the stairs. So, for those who have weak knees or legs, be prepared to walk on stairs, as there is no lift inside the Ryokan.

It’s clean, quiet and well-maintained. I stayed in a 2-western-beds room with private onsen. The onsen is good and appropriately levelled…(in the onsen I stayed in the previous night, the onsen water is below my chest when I sat upright straight. I’m only 5’2” (157cm)). So I when I came to Wakaba onsen, I felt great since the water could cover my shoulders. The family bath is super comfortable too. It’s a pity that the public onsen got nobody when I went there at 9pm. A bit too cold and quiet. Later I knew the reason why it’s empty without any guests. It’s that only 6 rooms on the lower floor were open for bookings while the other 10 rooms on the second floor are under renovation.

Stayed in January 2024

Both dinner and breakfast was good, the staff are very helpful. The onsen in my room is big enough for 4 people which is a bonus.

Stayed in January 2024

Breakfast dinner and private onsen were perfect!

Stayed in December 2023

lack of recreational activities, other than onsen.

Dinner - wonderful food and excellent service

Stayed in December 2023

We opted for Japanese-style futon beds which I'm not used to so it's a bit hard for me.

Friendly staff, delicious dinner and breakfast, nice onsen with private and public. I love the outdoor one the most. Our room is very spacious with Japanese-style tatami and the sound of the river is very relaxing.

Stayed in November 2023