The family run ryokan was an amazing traditional experience. We were welcomed with Matcha and Breakfast was excellent too

Stayed in May 2024

It was quite expensive but we were glad we chose it

This was a unique experience to stay in a very old, traditional home. The location was excellent, stunning views over the river and the hosts are lovely.

Stayed in April 2024

An incredible location, nearby all the most important attractions, with a great view to Miyagawa river. Although it is shared bathroom, it feels very private and calm. The family that owns the ryokan is friendly, thoughtful and welcoming.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Japanese traditional style and family owned business

Stayed in April 2024

I loved the breakfast. It was my second time staying there, couldn't forget the taste of Hoba Miso with rice so needed to come back! Building is very historical and beautiful. People are very nice and warm. Great experience to feel how people are living in old time of Japan.

Stayed in April 2024

Since this is a traditional ryokan, you can hear some of the guest if they are loud. Which we experienced a bit but not a deal breaker. The toilet and sink area is shared so that can be a concern for some, to be honest I thought it would be an issue but it definitely wasn't as the limited number of rooms ensures that there's not too much guest at any time.

Almost everything, but number one would be the staff. They are AMAZING and the food is second to none. This was the number one highlight of our visit in Japan. If you ever wanted to experience a ryokan or get a true Japanese experience, stay here you won't regret it

Stayed in March 2024

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Fantastic

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, excellent stay.

Amazing experience, the staff was great, the bath was great, the breakfast was amazing, down the block from the morning market. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience in takayama. Absolutely a highlight for me.

Stayed in April 2024

Staying here was the highlight of our entire tour around Japan. The rooms are amazing, the food is beyond 5* (I highly recommend going half board, well worth it - you will eat like kings!). The building is magical, takes you back in time and the host is such a character - she just doesn't stop, bustling about, cleaning, serving and laughing. All round fantastic experience!

Stayed in April 2024

Check-in late and check-out early.

We enjoyed homemade traditional Japanese meal and pleasant experience staying in this ryokan with in-house onsens.

Stayed in March 2024

This is an ancient property with its beauty and limitations.

We like the great location and amazingly warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the great team in ryokan. The food is great and you have a feeling of the family visit to your grand-grand- parents’s house- they love you and take a good loving care about you!!!

Stayed in April 2024

Wonderful traditional hospitality right on the river in the ancient town.

Stayed in April 2024

Breakfast was so good and they made accommodations for me since I can’t eat gluten

Stayed in March 2024

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Lovely atmosphere

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent food and service

Stayed in March 2024

Everything. The warm and incredible service, the traditional Japanese room, the sounds of the river, location and having the onsen which you can lock to make it private was great! The family that runs it is just amazing. So lovely, hard working and makes you feel like you’re part of the family!

Stayed in March 2024

Very traditional

Stayed in March 2024

This place had all round great facilities with an onsen which was clean and well looked after. The staff were lovely, very welcoming and always happy to see us. The traditional breakfasts were also a highlight of the stay.

Stayed in March 2024

The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing. Right on the river and very close to the morning market!

Stayed in March 2024

The owners are so friendly and put so much effort into making your stay a great one. Breakfast and dinner were both fabulous and the onsen as well. It’s also in a great location and you can walk everywhere. Highly recommend!

Stayed in March 2024

Great people who looked after us and made us feel at home. Authentic and beautiful. A lovely step back in time.

Stayed in February 2024

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It’s a gorgeous traditional Japanese style inn.

Stayed in February 2024

We liked everything

Sumiyoshi is a cultural experience as well as a place to stay! We loved staying in an older, more traditional ryokan and in particular our sweet and funny hostess (the owner) who managed to make us laugh lots despite the language barrier. The house is full of treasures, the onsen was lovely and semi-private and we could see herons on the river from our window. The food was a highlight, as everyone says, served in a private dining area. It's a much older house, full of charm and a few worn or rickety elements, and there's less privacy, but that's all part of the fun!

Stayed in February 2024

Amazing place and amazing staff! Very authentic Japanese experience. Everyone was very nice and attentive to all our needs and requests. The food is AMAZING! We had both breakfast and dinner. Super clean and intimate and friendly. The Ryokan is very close to the old city and has a beautiful view of the river.

Stayed in February 2024