Centered around a peaceful Japanese garden, Tobaya Ryokan offers traditional rooms with air conditioning, an LCD TV and shared baths. It is a 20-minute walk from Hikone Castle and provides free parking. The Japanese-style rooms at Ryokan Tobaya feature futon bedding on a tatami (woven-straw) floor. Facilities for making green tea are included, and bathrooms and toilets are shared. Rooms have a traditional decor with shoji paper screens and floor cushions. The inn is 0.7 mi from JR Hikone Train Station and 1.2 mi from Lake Biwa. Japanese cuisine is available for breakfast for an additional fee, and should be requested in advance.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Hikone
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Fab
    France France
    This is really really good value for the location in Hikone. There are plenty of restaurants around. It also has its own charm as a traditional Ryokan. It has a hot bath!
  • Tarek
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful Ryokan with Japanese lifestyle,clean and comfortable with everything needed available,friendly kind family and staff
  • Bg
    United States of America United States of America
    Museum like historical building with everything we needed to be comfortable. Delicious meals. Warm friendly helpful staff. We loved it!

Area info

Amenities of Tobaya Ryokan
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • Japanese

    House rules

    Tobaya Ryokan takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Tobaya Ryokan

    • Tobaya Ryokan offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Tobaya Ryokan is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • The prices at Tobaya Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Yes, Tobaya Ryokan is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Room options at Tobaya Ryokan include:

        • Single
        • Twin
        • Quad

      • Tobaya Ryokan is 1.1 miles from the center of Hikone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.