Ryokan Wakamatsu Honten
286-0026 Chiba, Narita, Honmachi 355, Japan –
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 430 reviews)
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Ross
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Pintu-on
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Christine
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Therese
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Gina
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Michael
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Judy
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Iago
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Lowes
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Linda
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Just in front of the scenic Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple, Wakamatsu Honten is a charming local property featuring large public baths and nonsmoking Japanese-style rooms with free WiFi. A free shuttle is offered daily to/from Narita Station, upon advance reservation. The ryokan also houses a souvenir shop and coin-operated laundry facilities.
Decorated in a traditional Japanese style, all rooms come with a futon bedding, a seating area and green tea sets. A flat-screen TV and personal safe are also included, as well as yukata robes. Bathrooms are either shared or private, depending on the room type booked. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Wakamatsu Honten is a 15-minute drive from Narita International Airport and an 8-minute drive from Eon Mall Narita. The Museum of Aeronautical Sciences is a 20-minute drive away. It is a 50-minute drive from Tokyo Disney Resort.
For breakfast, the property offers a Japanese set menu. A Kaiseki dinner (Japanese special set) is available with advance reservation, and can be enjoyed in the shared dining room or in guests' private room.
Guests can relax at the indoor public baths, which are gender-separated and operate from 15:00 - 10:00 daily. Luggage can be stored at the front office. Free WiFi is available at the lobby, as well as in the rooms.
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.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Narita! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Asian
Very Good Coffee!
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Closest Landmarks
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Naritasan Shinshoji Temple0.1 miles
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Naritasan Park0.4 miles
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Narita International Culture Hall0.5 miles
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Sogo Reido Sanctuary -Toshoji Temple2.7 miles
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Chiba Prefectural Boso-no-Mura3.7 miles
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Narita Airport Terminal 24 miles
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Shisui Premium Outlets5.5 miles
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Daijionji Temple5.8 miles
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Ryushoin Temple5.9 miles
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Comorebi Mori no Ibaraido11.1 miles
Restaurants & Markets
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イオンタウン Supermarket0.6 miles
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成田市場 Market3.1 miles
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菊屋 Restaurant0.1 miles
Closest Airports
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Narita International Airport3.9 miles
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Ibaraki Airport28 miles
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Tokyo International Airport34.4 miles
Most Popular Landmarks
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Chiba Port Tower17.7 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Very convenience location. Just next to the famous Shinshoji temple.”
United States of America“The location of this traditional ryokan is right across from the Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temples. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful and the room is perf...”
Australia“Great location, opposite the Nartita temple entrance. Free car parking. We had to leave early and the staff prepared a wonderful bento box. We were able to comm...”
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Prices you can't beat!
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The staff speaks English
Booking is safe
Facilities of Wakamatsu Honten Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
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Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Spa facilities
- Bathhouse
- Hot spring bath
- Massage Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (free)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Elevator
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
Free! One child under 4 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.
One child from 4 to 6 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing beds.
One child from 7 to 12 years is charged 70 % of the room stay per night and person when using existing beds.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Wakamatsu Honten accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Please note, the property's shuttle is not available from 1 January until 31 January every year due to traffic regulations.
Dinner is served from 18:00 until 19:00.
Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 08:30.
Please note that all rooms are nonsmoking.
