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Kiyotaki Ryokan

522-0083 Shiga, Hikone, Kawara 2-7-10, Japan – Great location - show map

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8.7
Fabulous
48 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Total

    8.7

Owner was very nice, even when I was late with checking in. They also provide you with an English map containing recommended cheap restaurants and such! Room amenities include a water cooker with a jar of genmaicha (roasted rice tea) which is a nice addition.

Stephan Netherlands

It’s a little far from the station, about 30 minutes walking, but the room is very good and definitely worth the price, and the tea in the room tastes very good.

Yuanyi China

The futon was really comfy, and everywhere looked really clean. The owner was very friendly. The area looked fun to to explore, and it wasn't too far from the castle.

Rachel Japan

Laundry service was available. The staff would wash and dry your clothes, you don't have to fumble with the machine and hang your own clothes. The staff did everything for me, even folded my clothes and had it packed nicely in a basket for me the next morning. Also bicycles were available for use for free. So even though the location of the place was quite far from the main sightseeing areas, the bicycle helped me travel quickly to these places. Also the owner seeing that I had a lot of luggage, offered to send me to the station.

Lindy Japan

Chambres typiques de ryokan, avec tout le confort qu'il faut. Le personnel est très gentil, capable de parler anglais et arrangeant. Et il ne faut pas hésiter à leur demander des bons coins pour manger.

William France

I loved the room, the free tea in the room, the price, the happy host, everything. It was very comfortable!

Mysticmoon Japan

予定よリ1時間弱遅い到着になってしまい外は寒かったが部屋を暖めていただいてありがたかった。ご夫婦の人柄でくつろげました。自家製のイサザは美味しかったです。

Yachiyo Japan

館内で気さくに話しかけて頂いて、観光のことや地域のことなど様々教えて頂くなどし、とても楽しいひと時を過ごせました!明るく笑い話をして下さったご夫婦のおかげでその日の疲れが吹っ飛びました♪

さわだ Japan

Sehr aufmerksam und freundlich geführtes Familienunternehmen. Ein traditionelles japanisches Ryakon -Zimmer mit Tatamimatten- Onzen, Speisesaal. Gelegen in der historischen Altstadt von Hikone

Roberto India

Chambre assez vaste (10 tatamis) et tranquille. Thé grillé et bouilloire à disposition. Détail amusant : les horaires du bain alternant hommes femmes d'heure en heure (très japonais). Le patron est très peu formel et cordial. Propose gracieusement un lift en voiture vers la gare.

Laurent Japan

Staff

9.4
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8.7
Fabulous
48 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Owner was very nice, even when I was late with checking in. They also provide you with an English map containing recommended cheap restaurants and such! Room amenities include a water cooker with a jar of genmaicha (roasted rice tea) which is a nice addition.”

    Stephan Netherlands

    “It’s a little far from the station, about 30 minutes walking, but the room is very good and definitely worth the price, and the tea in the room tastes very good.”

    Yuanyi China

    “The futon was really comfy, and everywhere looked really clean. The owner was very friendly. The area looked fun to to explore, and it wasn't too far from the castle.”

    Rachel Japan

    “Laundry service was available. The staff would wash and dry your clothes, you don't have to fumble with the machine and hang your own clothes. The staff did everything for me, even folded my clothes and had it packed nicely in a basket for me the next morning. Also bicycles were available for use for free. So even though the location of the place was quite far from the main sightseeing areas, the bicycle helped me travel quickly to these places. Also the owner seeing that I had a lot of luggage, offered to send me to the station.”

    Lindy Japan

    “Chambres typiques de ryokan, avec tout le confort qu'il faut. Le personnel est très gentil, capable de parler anglais et arrangeant. Et il ne faut pas hésiter à leur demander des bons coins pour manger.”“0”

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    William France

    “I loved the room, the free tea in the room, the price, the happy host, everything. It was very comfortable! ”

    Mysticmoon Japan

    “予定よリ1時間弱遅い到着になってしまい外は寒かったが部屋を暖めていただいてありがたかった。ご夫婦の人柄でくつろげました。自家製のイサザは美味しかったです。”“0”

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    Yachiyo Japan

    “館内で気さくに話しかけて頂いて、観光のことや地域のことなど様々教えて頂くなどし、とても楽しいひと時を過ごせました!明るく笑い話をして下さったご夫婦のおかげでその日の疲れが吹っ飛びました♪”“0”

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    さわだ Japan

    “Sehr aufmerksam und freundlich geführtes Familienunternehmen. Ein traditionelles japanisches Ryakon -Zimmer mit Tatamimatten- Onzen, Speisesaal. Gelegen in der historischen Altstadt von Hikone”“0”

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    Roberto India

    “Chambre assez vaste (10 tatamis) et tranquille. Thé grillé et bouilloire à disposition. Détail amusant : les horaires du bain alternant hommes femmes d'heure en heure (très japonais). Le patron est très peu formel et cordial. Propose gracieusement un lift en voiture vers la gare.”“0”

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    Laurent Japan

Located in Hikone, Kiyotaki Ryokan offers Japanese-style accommodations, Japanese home-style cooking and free Wi-Fi, a 20-minute walk from national treasure Hikone Castle. It’s a 12-minute drive from the Sawayama Castle remains. Drinks vending machines are on-site, and free parking is available upon reservation.

Simple rooms feature a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. They’re fitted with an LCD TV, air conditioning and yukata robes. Toilets and bathrooms are shared.

Kiyotaki Ryokan is a 15-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from JR Hikone Train Station. Kyoto Station is a 45-minute train ride away.

Japanese meals are served at the dining area.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

  • What is a ryokan?
    A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature public baths, multi-course dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travellers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation in therapeutic mineral springs.
  • What are the major differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
    Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is simply a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just an accommodation place to sleep. In Japan, many travellers journey long distances solely for the purpose of relaxing in a hot spring bath and feasting on a traditional multi-course dinner – thus making staying at a ryokan an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon beds, instead of Western beds and carpeting. In addition, you remove your shoes at the entrance of the accommodation, or before you enter the room. Modern ryokan may serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while a more traditional ryokan serves in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms may come with a private bathroom, while others will only have a shared public bathroom.
  • What is a kaiseki meal?
    Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodied in beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Each of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multi-course Japanese dinner is prepared in such a way that highlights the unique textures, colours, and flavours of the featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Served most commonly at special restaurants and ryokan, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-sized appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
  • What is a yukata?
    Yukata is a casual summer kimono typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans offer guests yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it is common to see guests strolling through the neighbourhood in their yukata. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for relaxing and sleeping in.
  • How to wear a yukata
    First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a shirt. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is levelled at your ankle. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
  • What is a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
    Onsen (literally ‘hot spring’) is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
  • Bathing procedures and etiquette
    At a public bath – onsen or not – guests are expected to shed all their clothes in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you must not put towels in the water.
  • Why are tattoos not allowed?
    While tattoos have become more popular among the youth of Japan, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you may still be refused admission to public baths and swimming pools. Small tattoos may be covered up using waterproof plasters, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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8.7
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  • Stephan Netherlands

    “Owner was very nice, even when I was late with checking in. They also provide you with an English map containing recommended cheap restaurants and such! Room amenities include a water cooker with a jar of genmaicha (roasted rice tea) which is a nice addition.” Read more

  • Yuanyi China

    “It’s a little far from the station, about 30 minutes walking, but the room is very good and definitely worth the price, and the tea in the room tastes very good.”

  • Rachel Japan

    “The futon was really comfy, and everywhere looked really clean. The owner was very friendly. The area looked fun to to explore, and it wasn't too far from the castle.”

  • Lindy Japan

    “Laundry service was available. The staff would wash and dry your clothes, you don't have to fumble with the machine and hang your own clothes. The staff did everything for me, even folded my clothes and had it packed nicely in a basket for me the next morning. Also bicycles were available for use for free. So even though the location of the place was quite far from the main sightseeing areas, the bicycle helped me travel quickly to these places. Also the owner seeing that I had a lot of luggage, offered to send me to the station.” Read more

  • William France

    “Chambres typiques de ryokan, avec tout le confort qu'il faut. Le personnel est très gentil, capable de parler anglais et arrangeant. Et il ne faut pas hésiter à leur demander des bons coins pour manger.”“0” Read more

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  • Mysticmoon Japan

    “I loved the room, the free tea in the room, the price, the happy host, everything. It was very comfortable! ”

  • Yachiyo Japan

    “予定よリ1時間弱遅い到着になってしまい外は寒かったが部屋を暖めていただいてありがたかった。ご夫婦の人柄でくつろげました。自家製のイサザは美味しかったです。”“0” Read more

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  • さわだ Japan

    “館内で気さくに話しかけて頂いて、観光のことや地域のことなど様々教えて頂くなどし、とても楽しいひと時を過ごせました!明るく笑い話をして下さったご夫婦のおかげでその日の疲れが吹っ飛びました♪”“0” Read more

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  • Roberto India

    “Sehr aufmerksam und freundlich geführtes Familienunternehmen. Ein traditionelles japanisches Ryakon -Zimmer mit Tatamimatten- Onzen, Speisesaal. Gelegen in der historischen Altstadt von Hikone”“0” Read more

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  • Laurent Japan

    “Chambre assez vaste (10 tatamis) et tranquille. Thé grillé et bouilloire à disposition. Détail amusant : les horaires du bain alternant hommes femmes d'heure en heure (très japonais). Le patron est très peu formel et cordial. Propose gracieusement un lift en voiture vers la gare.”“0” Read more

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Hosted by masashi nakamizo

Host review score 9.4

masashi nakamizo

日本の田舎の民宿です。 きっと親戚の家を訪問するような感じがすると覆います。

Languages spoken: Japanese

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  • Lake 琵琶湖
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Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Outdoors
  • Garden
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
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  • Laundry Additional charge
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16:00 - 20:00

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06:00 - 10:00

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Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

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This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Credit card will be used for guarantee purposes only. The full amount of the reservation must be paid when checking in.

If you would like to eat breakfast at the property, you must make a reservation at the time of booking or at least 1 day in advance. Please indicate your meal preference (Japanese breakfast or continental breakfast) in the Special Requests box when booking.

The property has a curfew at 23:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the property after this time.

Children under 12 years old stay of charge in existing beds.

The property’s location may not appear accurately on GPS. It’s recommended to print out the map from the hotel’s website if you come by car.

Bathing facilities are available in turns for male and female guests, depending on the number of guests.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply. Learn more.

FAQs about Kiyotaki Ryokan

  • Room options at Kiyotaki Ryokan include:

    • Twin

  • Kiyotaki Ryokan is 1.1 miles from the centre of Hikone.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Kiyotaki Ryokan (subject to availability):

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    • Private parking

  • Check-in at Kiyotaki Ryokan is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Kiyotaki Ryokan may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Kiyotaki Ryokan by:

    • Train 1h 30min

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