Mattrass was a bit funky

The host was lovely and very welcoming. The Ryokan has an excellent location as it is close to the vine bridge and Oboku Gorge, and just an hour drive away from mt. Tsuguri. The room was very pretty. The dinner and breakfast were amazing, even accomodating for a vegetarian meal.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

It was simply one of the best reservations of my stay in Japan and one of the most beautiful accommodation experiences. The owner is lovely, the meals are delicious, and the welcome is wonderful. A moment of peace and serenity in the midst of enchanting mountains. I think I'll make a detour there on my next trip to Shikoku.

Stayed in July 2025

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Very nice small ryokan. Simple but adequate, with very friendly owners. Location was excellent with short stroll to the vinebridge

Stayed in August 2025

Location, cleanliness

Stayed in July 2025

No lift and the stairs are quite steep. Take note if that is a concern for you.

Very friendly hosts! During meal time, they would check if the food is ok for you. The common toilet and wash area are clean.

Stayed in June 2025

This unique ryokan is perfectly situated to explore the Iya Valley from. Whether you're on foot or have a car. I travelled on foot, walking to the vine bridge which is only 4 minutes away. The bus stop it literally across the road from the entrance. Family run and very well managed. There are a few breathtakingly stunning onsens you can visit as a day visitor in the valley.

Stayed in May 2025

Futons a little hard for me. Only one bathroom for 5 rooms although 2 can bathe together.

Very close to vine bridge and waterfall. A traditional ryokan. Friendly owners and good traditional food.

Stayed in June 2025

Wonderful local experience. Basic rooms but hard to beat location, and amazing food! Tip: definitely take up the offer for day access at the nearby outdoor onsen at the Kazurabashi hotel!

Stayed in May 2025

A bit hard to move around if you don’t have a car, but can be fine with the bus.

The owner was very kind and we liked the family vibe.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing

Welcomed right from the start into a traditional ryokan. Spacious rooms with futons for sleeping on. Shared bathrooms with traditional Japanese shower and ofuro. Delicious Japanese breakfast and dinner. They can speak a little bit of English but it wasn’t a problem. Small car park opposite the ryokan. Loved our stay here.

Stayed in May 2025

The hospitality here was so good. Food was excellent, lovely atmosphere in the Guesthouse and the all round great experience. Location is great for exploring the mountains and river valley.

Stayed in May 2025

One of us had some trouble sleeping on the floor. So be sure you know what a Ryokan is like, before you choose one. There was no curtain so we woke up from the light.

Great location, just down the hill is the river with one of the vine bridges. We enjoyed walking there at night. Really friendly owners. We felt like we were at grandmas house (if she was Japanese). We felt really welcome. There is a parking in front of the door.

Stayed in May 2025

Not being able to have a shower in the morning.

The individual character of the owner and the place, and the helpfulness of all the staff. Fantastic location and good food!

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing - it was everything we wanted from a ryokan experience.

Brilliant stay, location was wonderful and the host was lovely. Great bed and breakfast, comfortable and quiet. 100% recommend.

Stayed in April 2025

The roads to the ryokan in the Iya Valley are windy and narrow. We would hire a more narrow car next time.

The host and staff were very welcoming and helpful. The host made every effort to communicate with us in basic English, which is much much better than our very limited Japanese. Breakfast and dinner provided were local foods, tasty and filling. Though the building is old, it is kept very clean. The ryokan is a short walk from Iya Kazurabashi Vine Bridge, so it was easy to see the bridge lit up at night

Stayed in April 2025

Great location close to the Iya vine bridge. Family-run place with a warm and caring staff that makes you feel at home. Dinner and breakfast included, all very tasty.

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent place for those who want to visit iya valley without overspending on hotels. Very nice lady that knows and remembers every small detail. It was our anniversary so she even got us a very large plate of 2 full cakes (amazing cakes) and fruit as a surprise for us (her own initiative). This lady is something else she almost felt like our grandma ! She has insane style to the place and offers a lot of food and different paid snacks. Has great breakfast. She does it all by herself. Amazing. Would recommend. 10/10

Stayed in April 2025

No complaints, just understand that a futon is not a mattress - the real thing

Perfect location, wonderful staff, and delicious multi-course traditional, home-made meals - fantastic value for money.

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful location. Really welcoming owner. Beautiful rooms and traditional decor. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Great for viewing the bridge and waterfall at night. You'll have them to yourself!

Stayed in April 2025

There is steep stairs to the rooms so luggage should be left in the car. You must check in before dark because the roads make it hard to see at night. The Bathroom is shared but it was not a problem at all. Hardly notice any other guest the whole time there.

Located close to Vine bridge and oboke gorge. Also 45 mins from double vine bridge and Scare crow village. Dinner and breakfast was delicious and parking is across the narrow street. The night is very quiet since no one drives on that narrow road at night.

Stayed in April 2025

I loved grandma, the home, the location, the room, the food, everything! I wish I could’ve stayed longer

Stayed in March 2025

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Welcoming host makes us feel right at home, paired with a cozy room that ensures a restful stay. The clean and well-maintained shared bathroom adds to the comfort, while the simple yet delicious meal served just homely. Added bonus near to Vine bridge, onsen, forest adventure zip line and shopping at Montbell .

Stayed in March 2025

Futon mattress a bit too firm

Location, friendly host, food

Stayed in March 2025

Not a huge problem but toilet/washing facilities were limited

The owner was fantastic. Dinner was delicious. The location was very convenient for the Vine Bridge.

Stayed in March 2025