Needs an upgrade

Beautiful location , good restaurant and service Clean and spacious rooms

Stayed in April 2024

The carpeting in the hallways and the rooms is old and soiled.

Although this property is aging, and it rained a lot while I was there, I loved it. The staff is very friendly, cheerful and helpful. My room was huge! There was a closet, a desk and a table with two chairs. There was also a large window, so a lot of natural light. The communication about my arrival time at the Oboke station went smoothly, and someone was there to pick me up as promised. I chose to have two breakfasts and two dinners at Sunriver. Both were amazing. The dinner server explained all the dishes with the help of a printed English menu. A free shuttle leaves three times every morning for the boat dock and station. The public bus stops nearby, too, but it doesn’t run very often. If you arrive at Oboke station, take a photo of the bus schedule before you get in the van. The English version is posted just outside the station doorway. The onsen is on an upper floor. Because the windows steam up, there isn’t much of a view. It was similar to other hotel onsens I used. Perfectly fine, but not extraordinary. The charge for two nights and four meals was exactly what I paid for one night in a tiny room near Tokyo station.

Stayed in April 2024

Hot spring environment is not so good. Not big enough.

Dinner is delicious. Receptionist is very helpful.

Stayed in March 2024

none

good

Stayed in February 2024

dinner is a bit disappointing (´▽｀)

helpful staff

Stayed in January 2024

As pointed out in other reviews, the room we stayed in had an outdated aesthetic, with orange/yellowish walls that made it somewhat gloomy. Although our room included a toilet, it lacked a proper shower, apart from the one adjacent to our outdoor bath. For a complete shower, guests will need to utilize the hotel’s communal bath. It is worth noting for people considering this room that you will be showering outdoors, occasionally in chilly or rainy conditions. Also, the outdoor bathing area lacked sufficient lighting, aside from the small lamp at the edge, which provided minimal illumination. The lack of adequate lighting can make it showering difficult at night.

We booked a stay at a ryokan that offered an open-air bath, which included breakfast and dinner. We found the staff to be lovely and very accommodating. The hotel had an extensive selection of pretty yukata for women, with various obi colours available. The room we booked was a Japanese-style room. While the room itself was nice, it did have a slightly outdated feel. The futons provided were thick and comfortable. We were initially unsure how to set up the bedding, but the staff took care of it for us and noticed our beds were ready after we returned from dinner. The dinner showcased local dishes, adding to the overall experience. While not something extraordinary, it was satisfying and very filling. However, in comparison to other ryokans, the buffet-style instead of the traditional Japanese-style. This suited us, as we’ve been yearning for a break from Japanese food. Breakfast was mediocre, and the hotel offered a variety of both Western and Asian cuisine alongside a selection of hot and cold beverages.

Stayed in November 2023

The set dinners were pretty good - and plentiful - but much of the food was put out well before we arrived and what seemed like it should have been warm (identified as "Grilled Dish" and "Warm Dish" for example) was cold by the time we got there. The dining area was also terribly over illuminated- made it feel like you were eating in a cafeteria. The location is a little off the beaten track so it took awhile to get there and back to the train station.

The room was a large, traditional Japanese room with a private bath on the outdoor deck. The view from the room was nice, looking out towards the wooded hillside and train tracks. The room also included a seating area (with chairs) as well. The room did include a toilet in a separate room and a sink in an area off the seating area. The facility offered traditional set dinners and buffet breakfasts and provided yukata and short jackets that many diners wore to the restaurant. The dining area did offer sake and beer. There was an onsen on site that we did not use.

Stayed in November 2023

Dinner was not fully up to what you normally get in Japan but it was not bad either .

The hotel is a bit outdated but that makes up the charm really . Great that such places still exist. The onsen was very good .

Stayed in November 2023

No attached bathroom in the hotel

Nice location with mountain and river view

Stayed in November 2023

Cigarette smell in the room.

Outdoor hot bath with a view.

Stayed in November 2023

We could hear our neighbours. We were not aware we had ordered such a large amount of food for dinner. It was a bit to much. The food tasted good, but we expected better for the price.

The staff is very friendly. The private bath on the balcony.

Stayed in November 2023

Had that strange thing where it cost twice as much to have 2 people in one room as 2. This seems too much but is the case in some Japanese places. We could have taken 2 rooms for the same price.

This was a treat for us. Paying a bit more for an onsen on our balcony with mountain views. It was great but the view wasn't as good as I had hoped, but still great. Mainly looking out at the side of one hill rather than a more panoramic view. We opted to have dinner and breakfast included and both were good and quite generous.

Stayed in October 2023

Bed was hard by western standards but better than sleeping on the floor.

Great breakfast and dinner included in price. Onsen was excellent and room was spacious and quiet. Excellent friendly staff and house keeping. Location was fantastic for the fall season and free parking on site was appreciated.

Stayed in October 2023

We had a Japanese style room which was spacious clean and had everything we needed. There is no shower so you need to go to the bath house. The bath house has an indoor and outdoor onsen, a sauna and the bathhouse facilities. The restaurant serves traditional Japanese dinners, each night slightly different. Breakfast is a buffet style which includes some western options

Stayed in October 2023

Had a great stay in the iya valley. Staff were great and the shuttle bus between the station and hotel was much appreciated!

Stayed in October 2023

The hotel is quite old and a bit tattered in places though it was exceptionally clean

The hotel was right on the River and I had booked a room with my own hot spring tub on the verandah.It was nice but expensive ..I did half board and the meals were extensive, tasty and reflective of local specialities

Stayed in October 2023

Excellent breakfast and dinner. Good location. Helpful staff.

Stayed in October 2023

The view on the valley and great staff

Stayed in August 2023

Hotel right next to the Oboke River with a room with. View to the train bridge. Everything was very clean and the staff was very friendly

Stayed in September 2023

The room smells very smoky (tabacco smells).

Stayed in September 2023

N/a

Outdoor private bath on our balcony was wonderful.

Stayed in August 2023

breakfast

room

Stayed in July 2023

The food was ok, but I’ve had much better in similar hotels/ ryokans.

We had a room with a outdoor bath which was amazing! The staff was also super friendly.

Stayed in July 2023

the room is a bit small for three person n there are a lot of bugs n inserts as it is summer time. Breakfast n Dinner are a bit disappointing.

The location is good n staff are friendly. the in room onsen has a nice view

Stayed in July 2023