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Ryokan Sawaki
794-1304 Ehime, Imabari, Oomishima-cho Miyaura 5460, Japan – Great location - show map
The receptionist immediately offered for me to go to an onsen (onsen with sea water bath!!) when I arrived (after biking) and to drive me there. So lovely and it showed me the nearby beautiful coast ! The meals were also delicious.
FranceGreeting, service, onsen, hotel itself. Seeing higher evaluation of a hostel on the same island made us smile - these are not comparable experiences.
RussiaIt was more than expectation. The staffs were very helpful; they drove us to Onsen spot and also took us to the restaurant. There are few restaurant around accommodation and most of them were closed, then a gentle man tried to find a restaurant and took us there. It was fabulous service.
JapanThe trip to the public bath was a highlight of our trip.
United States of AmericaStaff is very friendly. Breakfast is very nice and great taste. Location is secluded and surrounded by nature. Great hot spring near by.
JapanStaff was friendly and spoke English well, which was a nice plus! Room was spacious and clean.
United States of AmericaRoom was large with nice space (we were 2 people in a family room), owner was very friendly, we actually ended up with en suite bathroom, green tea ready on arrival, and nice restaurant recommendation
United States of AmericaI would strongly recommend Sawaki to fellow cyclists on the Shimanami Kaido principally because of the welcoming staff. It helps to speak some Japanese as the proprietors do not speak any foreign language. They do try though. The dinner was excellent, consisting of very fresh fish. As a cyclist, I deeply appreciated a lift to the local "onsen" - hot public baths. I would certainly stay here again.
United States of AmericaThe place is located a few miles from the Shimanami Kaido, so that gave us the opportunity to see much more of the island than we otherwise would have (Omishima coffee company, Samurai treasury, and beautiful scenery). When we arrived at Sawaki, after check-in, without even asking, we were offered a ride, soap and shampoo, & tickets to the local public onesen. We went, and I am so glad we did. That was the only opportunity we had for a public onesen. When I realized I had not booked dinner for that night in advance at the hotel, they made a reservation for us at a restaurant a few hundred meters away. The hotel is a ryokan, so we slept on mattresses on tatami mat floor. Quiet place, good breakfast, friendly staff, sparkling clean rooms. I would stay here again.
United States of AmericaFantastic ryokan with English speaking son Cokey who was helpful. Good restaurants nearby and great onsen (hot springs in town). Good masseuse who came to my room. Friendly folks in town and beautiful gardens and shrine and museums. Contemporary art museum can be skipped as not much there. Great location for off the usual course for biking Setouchi Shimanami with its lovely mountains and coastline, grocery stores, PO, albeit with a very littered beach near the onsen, unusual for ultra clean Japan!
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Sawaki
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Laure
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Nikolay
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Eriko
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Rachel
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Yoshi
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Jenny
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Ken
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Sullykerry
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Karina
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Karen
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Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Sawaki is located in Imabari. This 2-star ryokan offers free shuttle service and luggage storage space.
The rooms in the ryokan are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All units will provide guests with a fridge.
An Asian breakfast is available daily at Sawaki. Dinner is available upon prior request.
Kure is 25 mi from the accommodations, while Fukuyama is 27 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Hiroshima Airport, 14 mi from Sawaki.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse 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 travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. 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 level at your ankles. 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.
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- What's 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.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing 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 should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)
Breakfast Info
Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse
See what guests loved the most:
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Laure
France“The receptionist immediately offered for me to go to an onsen (onsen with sea water bath!!) when I arrived (after biking) and to drive me there. So lovely and it showed me the nearby beautiful coast ! The meals were also delicious. ”
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Nikolay
Russia“Greeting, service, onsen, hotel itself. Seeing higher evaluation of a hostel on the same island made us smile - these are not comparable experiences.”
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Eriko
Japan“It was more than expectation. The staffs were very helpful; they drove us to Onsen spot and also took us to the restaurant. There are few restaurant around accommodation and most of them were closed, then a gentle man tried to find a restaurant and took us there. It was fabulous service.” Read more
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Rachel
United States of America“The trip to the public bath was a highlight of our trip.”
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Yoshi
Japan
“Staff is very friendly. Breakfast is very nice and great taste. Location is secluded and surrounded by nature. Great hot spring near by.”
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Jenny
United States of America
“Staff was friendly and spoke English well, which was a nice plus! Room was spacious and clean. ”
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Ken
United States of America
“Room was large with nice space (we were 2 people in a family room), owner was very friendly, we actually ended up with en suite bathroom, green tea ready on arrival, and nice restaurant recommendation”
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Sullykerry
United States of America
“I would strongly recommend Sawaki to fellow cyclists on the Shimanami Kaido principally because of the welcoming staff. It helps to speak some Japanese as the proprietors do not speak any foreign language. They do try though. The dinner was excellent, consisting of very fresh fish. As a cyclist, I deeply appreciated a lift to the local "onsen" - hot public baths. I would certainly stay here again.” Read more
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Karina
United States of America
“The place is located a few miles from the Shimanami Kaido, so that gave us the opportunity to see much more of the island than we otherwise would have (Omishima coffee company, Samurai treasury, and beautiful scenery). When we arrived at Sawaki, after check-in, without even asking, we were offered a ride, soap and shampoo, & tickets to the local public onesen. We went, and I am so glad we did. That was the only opportunity we had for a public onesen. When I realized I had not booked dinner for that night in advance at the hotel, they made a reservation for us at a restaurant a few hundred meters away. The hotel is a ryokan, so we slept on mattresses on tatami mat floor. Quiet place, good breakfast, friendly staff, sparkling clean rooms. I would stay here again.” Read more
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Karen
United States of America
“Fantastic ryokan with English speaking son Cokey who was helpful. Good restaurants nearby and great onsen (hot springs in town). Good masseuse who came to my room. Friendly folks in town and beautiful gardens and shrine and museums. Contemporary art museum can be skipped as not much there. Great location for off the usual course for biking Setouchi Shimanami with its lovely mountains and coastline, grocery stores, PO, albeit with a very littered beach near the onsen, unusual for ultra clean Japan!” Read more
Host Info
A homey atmosphere where you can feel at ease. Dinner is Japanese-style Kaiseki cuisine with local Setouchi fish, food. We are in a good location in Shimanami Kaido Expressway. We are easily accessible to Ohkunoshima called "rabbit island".
Languages spoken: English, Japanese
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Cafe/Bar 大三島みんなの家0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar きつねのぼたん0.1 miles
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Restaurant 喜船0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar 大三島ブリュワリー0.1 miles
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Restaurant 大漁0.2 miles
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Restaurant よし川0.3 miles
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Hiroshima Airport14.1 miles
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Matsuyama Airport33.8 miles
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Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport44.2 miles
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Amenities of Sawaki
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
- Cycling Off-site
- Massage Additional charge
- Fishing Off-site
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shuttle service
- Daily housekeeping
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Laundry
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
FAQs about Sawaki
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Sawaki by:
- Car 1h
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The prices at Sawaki may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Sawaki is 12.4 miles from the center of Imabari.
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Guests staying at Sawaki can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
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Yes, Sawaki is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Sawaki offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Bathhouse
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Check-in at Sawaki is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Room options at Sawaki include:
- Family
- Quad
- Single
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Sawaki (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
