Ako Marine Science Museum, Salt Country - 3 min drive
Ako Kaihin Park - 4 min drive
Ako City Museum of History - 5 min drive
Akooishi Shrine - 6 min drive
Getting around
Sakoshi Station - 7 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 154 min drive
Restaurants
台湾料理豊源赤穂店 - 3 min drive
ミスターバーク - 20 min walk
天馬らぁめん - 3 min drive
あこうぱん - 5 min drive
海と坂と - 6 min walk
About this property
Donkairo
Property highlights
Donkairo provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
Free self parking
Hot springs on site, a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe
Karaoke and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Donkairo include comforts such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and toilets with electronic bidets
Languages
English, Japanese
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
A bar/lounge
Things to do
Hot springs
Karaoke
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Spa
Hot springs
Public bath open from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Public indoor bath (no minerals)
Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
Separate men/women areas in public bath
Yukata (Japanese robes)
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A bathing tax, collected at the property, may be charged. The bathing tax applies to properties with hot springs and ranges from JPY 150-500 per person, per night based on local regulations. Please note that further exemptions may apply.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Donkairo Inn Ako
Donkairo Inn
Donkairo Ako
Donkairo
Donkairo Ako
Donkairo Ryokan
Donkairo Ryokan Ako
Frequently asked questions
Is Donkairo pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Donkairo?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Donkairo?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Donkairo?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Donkairo located?
Situated in Ako, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Ako Onsen and Setonaikai National Park. Ako Marine Science Museum, Salt Country and Tateho Waku-Waku Land are also within 2 mi (3 km).
Donkairo Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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It was nice to get away from the tourist areas for a time. Might be a challenge for non-English speakers but the staff was super-friendly and the outdoor onsen with a view of the ocean is worth it. Not really near anything but the staff drove us to a restaurant and we took a cab back. We visited Himeji before we arrived but didn't want to stay anyplace there so used a locker and then stayed the night in Ako. It is away from the Shinkansen line but not too far, take a taxi from the station. 2 outdoor baths, 1 open air and the other inside with a window. they swap access for male and female in the AM and PM so you can see both if even there for a day.
Fantastic Onsen - great for a single night stay. Large, and beautiful hotel, with fantastic views of the ocean.
There are two public baths - an outside bath and an inside bath. These two baths switch between the genders every day. The baths are wonderful and hot, and have great views (even the inside bath) of the ocean.
The staff are incredible and spoiled us (I'm used to staying in business hotels, and having tea brought to us, and our bags carried was a real treat). Most of them have limited English so I imagine this hotel might be a bit difficult to stay at if nobody in your party speaks basic Japanese.
Breakfast was also a treat. I particularly enjoyed the tofu!