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Ryokan
Wakamatsu Honten
Ryokan
286-0026 Chiba, Narita, Honmachi 355, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 232 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The amazing staff, wonderful food, & excellent location.
Sam
United States of America
United States of AmericaReally near a beautiful temple complex and right on the street with several stores and souvenir shops. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Glee
Philippines
Philippinesgreat location next to temple and excellent breakfast!
Michael
United States of America
United States of AmericaThere is not a better location or a nicer staff. If money is not an option book this today.
Brian
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe staff was so pleasant and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the view was wonderful. Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Amber
United States of America
United States of AmericaWakamatsu Honten is in the most perfect location for enjoying the wonderful old town of Narita and the beautiful Narita-san park (which has many remarkable Buddhist temples and pagodas). The staff is wonderful and we noted the very same friendly faces there two years after our first stay. The rooms on the park side have been more recently updated but all the rooms are clean and have everything you would expect at a ryokan of this level. We also love the traditional Japanese meals here; all generous seasonal, and beautifully prepared.
Aimee
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe staff made a great effort to accommodate to our food requests and helped us a lot with a luggage problem we had. The location was also great.
Maya
Israel
IsraelDinner was especially yummy! I’m not particularly fond of tatami, but given everything I like about this ryokan (staff, food, location etc),I can live with the discomfort of sleeping on a tatami...
Teddy
United States of America
United States of AmericaThe breakfast is one of the best I had, typical japanese as can be. The room has a direct view on Naritasan , litterally as close as one can be. I will come back next time I am in Narita, for sure.
Pierre
Canada
Canadanice place.the staff is so very kind.the room and the bath is so very clean
Noraizah
Philippines
Philippines
Wakamatsu Honten
8.4
Very Good
232 reviews
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Sam
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Glee
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Michael
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Free WiFi
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Property Highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse, Hot spring bath
4 reasons to choose Wakamatsu Honten
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See what guests loved the most:
Sam
United States of America“The amazing staff, wonderful food, & excellent location.”
Glee
Philippines“Really near a beautiful temple complex and right on the street with several stores and souvenir shops. Staff were friendly and accommodating.”
MichaelUnited States of America“great location next to temple and excellent breakfast!”
BrianUnited States of America“There is not a better location or a nicer staff. If money is not an option book this today.”
AmberUnited States of America“The staff was so pleasant and helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the view was wonderful. Thank you for such a lovely stay!”- AimeeUnited States of America“Wakamatsu Honten is in the most perfect location for enjoying the wonderful old town of Narita and the beautiful Narita-san park (which has many remarkable Buddhist temples and pagodas). The staff is wonderful and we noted the very same friendly...”
- Maya
Israel“The staff made a great effort to accommodate to our food requests and helped us a lot with a luggage problem we had. The location was also great.” 
TeddyUnited States of America“Dinner was especially yummy! I’m not particularly fond of tatami, but given everything I like about this ryokan (staff, food, location etc),I can live with the discomfort of sleeping on a tatami...”
Pierre
Canada“The breakfast is one of the best I had, typical japanese as can be. The room has a direct view on Naritasan , litterally as close as one can be. I will come back next time I am in Narita, for sure.”
NoraizahPhilippines“nice place.the staff is so very kind.the room and the bath is so very clean”
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Are All taxes and fees included in price ?Yes. It contains.Asked about: Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Private Toilet • Answered on November 28, 2019
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Is dinner Keiseki style in the room?No. Meals are in the dining room.Asked about: Standard Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom and Private Toilet • Answered on November 28, 2019
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Are you allowed to visit with tattoos?No problem at all. please do not worry.Answered on January 14, 2020
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Do you cater for any allergy or food preferences?Yes. We will respond as much as possible.Answered on November 28, 2019
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What time are the communal baths available?Public baths are available 24 hours a day.Answered on November 28, 2019
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What's nearby
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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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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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Ibaraido Sunlight Through Forest11.1 miles
Restaurants & cafes
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Restaurant 菊屋0.1 miles
Public transit
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Train Narita Airport Terminal 24 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
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All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Amenities of Wakamatsu Honten
Bathroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
Room Amenities
Activities
Living Area
Media & Technology
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
Front Desk Services
Entertainment & Family Services
Cleaning Services
Business Facilities
Safety & security
General
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
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.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
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
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
Wakamatsu Honten accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking. The shuttle is available from Narita Station between 15:00 and 18:00. It's available from the hotel between 08:00 and 10:00.
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.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Wakamatsu Honten of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Wakamatsu Honten
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Guests staying at Wakamatsu Honten can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Asian
- À la carte
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Wakamatsu Honten by:
- Taxi 20min
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Wakamatsu Honten is 2,950 feet from the center of Narita.
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Wakamatsu Honten offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Spa facilities
- Hot spring bath
- Bathhouse
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Check-in at Wakamatsu Honten is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Wakamatsu Honten may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Wakamatsu Honten include:
- Quad
