The staff were incredibly friendly and were extremely kind in letting my cycling friends and I park our bikes in a safe place overnight. My room was on the second floor so I had access to the balcony/veranda overlooking the river. I was able to enjoy a nice cold drink overlooking the river after a nice hot bath and had my breakfast there in the morning. Luxurious moments!

For those who do not like a shared toilet this might be a disadvantage but for the price and quality of room and service this is not really a negative. Nothing was problematic as wifi service, refrigerator, among other amenities made up for shared bathroom.

Took a taxi (about 1300 JPY) to go as I didn't know what bus to take. Took a bus back to the train station when departing after I was shown where the bus stop is. Staff cooked a sumptious meal for breakfast. If you finish all the food, you wouldn't need lunch! The ryokan is just by the bamboo forrest/garden and you can hear the river flow, especially at night. Room is spacious and airy + air-con. You have to set up your own beddings on the floor in the room. There are many good food places nearby. It's a good choice for a weekend stay if you are visiting Shuzenji.

There is no shower place (common/private), only an small onsen with a wash area. As it is July, I find it too hot for onsen. The WC is small but ok for me. Bigger/taller person might find the space tight.

top location, shared balcony above the river was beautiful, tatami room an authentic experience, breakfast was delicious

onsen very small, too hot, no kaiseki option, futon not comfortable, aircon too strong, reception personal not always available and took time even when ringing bell

Accommodation on the waterfront can lie down with the sound of flowing water, feel relaxed, There is no bathroom in the room. Shared bathrooms are required. Not far from the room and clean. The breakfast is a good Japanese style. There is parking in front of the property. Very good location, can walk around the old city. The mattress is a Japanese futon, comfortable to sleep on.

The staff can't speak English. difficult to communicate The shower room operates on a schedule.

It is small but so good. The service and the location is perfect.

very cozy hotel right next to the river! The breakfast is always very nice!

Arrived around 20 at Shuzenji St, but there was no bus to the hotel area..

Very nice location close to everything. Beautiful view and balcony.

The futon was to thin. It was very I uncomfortable. I slept on futon in other Ryokans, but never experienced futon that thin. As a result, I had a bad sore neck and back problems for few days. Also, there is no coffee for breakfast.

Strategic place

Nothing

Hotel doesn’t set the Japanese bedding (futon). This never happened in other traditional Japanese hotels and it was not mentioned in the description of the hotel.

We were welcomed by an incredible host who really puts a lot of time and care into the accommodation and its guests. Our host provided yukata, a traditional tea set and comfortable futon. The Ryokan is a comfortable size, particularly for the bedroom. It is nice to sleep to the soft sound and views of the nearby river too. The onsen is private and open until late into the night. If you are not familiar with Onsen, you might find it too hot, but it is great to try, and there are showers and good bathroom facilities too. The area is very rural but surprisingly caters well to tourists (both Japanese and Western). There are lots of small things to discover in the area which give you an insight into Izu's calm lifestyle, including Shizuoka Shrine, the Bamboo Forest, and outdoor hot spring footbaths. You may benefit even more if you travel by car, but there is a bus terminal close by and so it is easy to travel the area via bus, train, or even on foot!

The toilets might feel a little small at first, but there is a traditional style and Western style which are both looked after well.

Traditional Japanese style

Toilet too small

The room was spacious and futon was comfortable.

Toilet was abit small.

Excellent location, friendly staff and very clean.

Great Location! Nice room with good view. Perfect for solo onsen traveling.

Onsen bath was ok.

-location is right in the centre of the town. -reasonably comfortable bedding and facilities - has a onsen/hot spring - historical and traditional styled rooms -relatively cheap - map of all the food places given upon arrival as the place is not equipped to serve food. Had closing time and cuisine. - Yukata and bath towel provided. - heating was adequate and I was not cold at all during the night

- the photo shown on the booking website is the room for bookings for 2-4 people, solo travellers will get a smaller room. - onsen is relatively small, can only fit about 2-3 people max - shared balcony for smaller rooms. - extra 200yen for small bath towel and toothbrush. No other toiletries provided - if you are a light sleeper you may hear other people opening and closing doors.

The lodging is located right at the heart of the sightseeing locations in Shuzenji within walking distances to the key locations. The room was spacious complete with TV and fridge in the room for a comfortable stay. The breakfast was served in an arranged tray for you to eat in. The view outside at the right season would be superb.

The onsen was smaller than expected but it was enough for around 4 people to go inside. A simple guide to the surrounding spots around the area would be good.

The guesthouse is very near to Shuzenji temple and bamboo path. The balcony is facing the river. Very nice view.

A little far to convenient store.

I really love Ryokans and Onsen, so being supplied with both options at once felt like a dream come true.. I had to get used to the Onsen at first though, for it was my first time. The rooms are rather cold at night, but after figuring out the air conditioning I was totally fine. The Futon is on the rather hard side when it is about bedding.. but I still slept really well and having the Katsura River near, singing me a Lullaby I slept through the night like a stone. What I enjoyed most though, was the exceptionally delicious traditional breakfast.. I was offered grilled fish, Miso Soup, Rice.. some pickled / dried fruits and a small plate with a rather western oriented dish made of Potato Salad, a mirrored egg and sausage (which I unfortunately couldn’t eat, because I am a pescetarian) .. it was my highlight of the day !

location and Onsen

as floor made by wood, noisy at night when someone walks