Tohoku – vyhľadajte si ryokany

Ubytovanie Takasagoya Ryokan sa nachádza v destinácii Zao Onsen v regióne Yamagata 2 min. chôdze od miesta lyžiarske stredisko Zao Hotsprings. The room size, staff service and food was spectacular. It was as competitive as the service I experienced in Kamikochi.

Ubytovanie Hamabeno Ryouriyado Houraikan sa nachádza v destinácii Kamaishi 15 min. chôdze od miesta Štadión Kamaishi Recovery Memorial. Houraikan will always have a very special place in my heart because of the proprietress Akiko-san and her team. I was touched by their story of how they overcame the tsunami, and by their genuine warmth and kindness. Having been to many ryokans, I am familiar with the high standards of service but Houraikan went above and beyond. Their greetings and smiles are more than politeness but genuine warmth and earnestness, which you can feel. Akiko-san went out of her way to take photos for me as I was a solo traveller. She also brought me around Kamaishi, proudly introducing attractions along the way, giving me recommendations and even accompanying me to the tourist centre to get a town map, and then to the museum where she asked that the museum staff take good care of me. When a fire alarm rang in the middle of the night on one night, Akiko-san was so apologetic for disturbing my rest and even though I reassured her that it was alright, she waived the cost of my sake and the usual bath tax as a sincere apology. She also gave me extra snacks and a bandana as a farewell gift. All the staff at Houraikan are warm, friendly and very thoughtful. For example, once I wanted to use the washing machine but it was being used. One of the staff later went out of his way to knock on my room door to let me know that the washing machine had become available for my use. Furthermore, it was lovely to bathe in the lovely open-air wood bath with such a pleasant smell and to soak in the onsen water while listening to the sound of the majestic ocean as it is so close to the shore. The futon is also something special - they have got the most comfy blanket, futon and pillow. I pray for more people to discover the beauty of Houraikan - it is not just the surrounding ocean that is beautiful, it is more than anything the heart of the people at Houraikan that makes it special!

Boasting natural hot spring baths, Hohoemino Kuyufu Tsuruya is located a 15-minute walk from JR Tendo Station, 50 km from Sendai. Our stay here was impressive, we had the deluxe family room, which was spacious and had a cozy Japanese vibe to it. The hotel staff was amazing and even though I changed our arrival day like 10 times and we arrived so late in the evening, dinner was prepared for us and we had a private traditional Japanese dinner and breakfast. can’t recommend this hotel enough.

Featuring free property-wide WiFi, a spa centre and a seasonal outdoor pool, Matsushima Ichinobo offers accommodation in Matsushima. Facilities and amenities were excellent.

Tagoto features a hot public bath, Japanese-style and Western rooms and Japanese cuisine, a 5-minute drive from Aizu Wakamatsu Station. The staff was so nice, the food was absolutely delicious and the room was everything I could ask for (spacious, comfortable, etc.)

Ubytovanie Tamonkan sa nachádza v destinácii Tsuruoka 24 km od miesta Kamo Aquarium a hostia tu majú k dispozícii záhradu, bezplatné súkromné parkovisko a terasu. Exceeded my expectations. The owners are so warm, kind and helpful. The room is quite large and clean, and a traditional Japanese style with tatami mats and sliding panel walls. My room had a window which you could crack open at night to hear the frogs and rain. I was worried about the lack of air conditioning but when the temperature was about 16-20 outside it was actually perfect. The location is ideal for exploring the Dewa Sanzan mountains and relaxing. The husband-wife team who run the ryokan are incredible- they take very good care of the property, crafted the meals with my dietary needs in mind and they even helped me arrange a taxi for hiking because the buses weren’t running. It truly felt like I was staying with family and the experience is an highlight for me. If I ever go back to the area I will stay with them again!

Located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Sky Cable aerial lift, Miyamaso Takamiya features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy. staff was really friendly and would go above and beyond. breakfast and dinner was also delish! would happily come back again

Ubytovanie Shikitei Morioka TsunagiOnsen sa nachádza v destinácii Morioka 14 km od miesta Stanica Morioka a 6,3 km od miesta Shizukuishi Station. The included meals were beyond our expectations. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our dietary requirements and properly communicate them with us. We had a room with our own private open air bath which was very easy to use and adjust. All the amenities were very clean and easy to access as well.

Located right in front of Matsushima Bay, Komatsukan Kofu-tei offers accommodations with free wired internet access. the staff was so friendly the private onsen was great

Ubytovanie Kashintei Shirahama sa nachádza v destinácii Senboku 15 km od miesta Horúci prameň Nyuto a 49 km od miesta Stanica Morioka. Very friendly people always trying their best to take care of us.