About this property

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. Free shuttle service is offered to Narita Station (reservation required in advance). The ryokan also has 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 lobby. Free WiFi is available at the lobby, as well as in the rooms.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian

    • Free private parking

    • Public Bath


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stirling
    United States United States
    The staff was so friendly and helpful! I was only there for a night, but was treated so well. I missed my check in/ dinner time, but they had set up the massive dinner in my room for when I got there, and still got everything prepared once I...
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    The moment I walked in the staff greeted me for check in. Everyone was so warm and friendly. I don’t speak Japanese, so they gave me all of the information I needed about the lovely ryokan in English. I was helped to my room by a nice gentleman. I...
  • Celeste
    United States United States
    This hotel is right across from the main gate of the Buddhist temple in Narita! The staff were amazingly kind, and the Onsen was excellent and huge. The building has been a hotel since the 1700’s so the facilities are not the most modern, but...
  • Green
    United States United States
    Exceptional service by staff especially the front desk manager Mr Kanazawa. Breakfast was also delicious and well prepared with personalized service.
  • Miranda
    United States United States
    Love the traditional Japanese (旅館 Ryokan) setting; authentic meals, friendly staff, and relaxing hot bath. They are so so a really huge temple across from it. Staying at Wakanmatsu Honten feels like home. We ate well and rested well.
  • Julie-pearl
    France France
    Very authentic property (since 1768). Super well located in a busy street with food and shops.
  • Van
    Netherlands Netherlands
    This place is so peaceful right across from the temple in an old street. Very clean and beautiful, lovely bathing facilities and incredible staff. So friendly and helpful. I would like to come back and stay here much longer. The traditional...
  • James
    United States United States
    The staff are all outstanding: welcoming, warm, professional, helpful and thoughtful. After a long flight and in hot humid weather it was lovely to be welcomed so graciously. We appreciated the clean onsen which welcomed people with tattoos. ...
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    This ryokan is an absolute gem. The meals were delicious and the staff went above and beyond, especially the managers at the front desk who were true superheroes. We loved the thoughtful explanation of Japanese customs and traditions they wrote...
  • Irene
    United States United States
    Beautiful, quiet, traditional setting. Amazing views of the temple. Clean, relaxing onsen. Kind staff.

Area info

House rules

Wakamatsu Honten takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 00:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

To use the property's free shuttle, please make a reservation at time of booking. The shuttle is available from the hotel to Narita Station 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 17:30 until 19:00.

Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 08:30.

Please note that all rooms are nonsmoking.

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.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.