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This ryokan is in a beautiful location. Mr. Toshi went above and beyond to provide us excellent hospitality, a meal, and even showed us around Shiobara region and drove us to our bus stop. He was so helpful
and caring to my family.
The food, onsen, and rooms are wonderful.
Precious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Inn owner on Dec 14, 2023
It was wonderful to have you stay with us. On that particular day, I had a bit of time to show you around and we are glad that you enjoyed Shiobara. Shiobara onsen has over 1200 years of histories and many people praised it for hot springs and the natural beauty. Hope you would visit us again.
Small, quiet onsen along the river
Free coffee, house cats and dogs to love on and a great host
Terry
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from 館主 遠藤 on Nov 20, 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad that you enjoyed the stay. Our hotel is embraced by the great nature, and these animals make the place cozy and at home. If you have a chance, please visit us again.
6/10 Okay
seiya
Traveled with group
Nov 8, 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very beautiful location during autumn with a mountain view and waterfall. Was surprised to see many animals and staff were very casual/friendly. The hot springs was very simple and not good as expected.
seiya
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Inn owner on Nov 8, 2021
Thank you for your stay and comments. Thank you for your note about location and waterfall. Our lodge is not large one so that we basically have hinoki wood indoor bath and one outdoor bath, one each for men and women. In big hotels, one may encunter many different kinds of onsen bathing areas so that more exciting. However, in terms of soaking 100 % natural onsen, we are good because large faicilities are often forced use chlorine because given amount of onsen water, many people bath. However, in small facilities like us, we use 100% onsen water and the amount of onsen allow us not use chlorine most of time. For me, it is a bit dissapoing to fee a tiny bit of chlorine odor after one soak in onsen. Well, in all cases thank you for your stay and comments.
An amazing time there. Wish the weather was better, but the onsen there was nice. Super simple check in and friendly staff. Clean room, clean robes, overall great stay.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Response from Onsen man on Jul 27, 2020
It is very nice to receive such a comment. True, the weather was not great! But if you enjoyed a stay here, it our great pleasure. In the past, I traveled all over the world, and I always enjoyed small establishments, neatly run, cozy, and where the efforts of owners are seen. We try the best we could toward that direction. Thanks again for your stay with us.
Great place, very comfortable, privileged location in a quiet and scenic corner of the hot spring resort town. The outdoor hot spring bath has a great view. Owners are very friendly and helpful, they know the area well.
Antonio
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from onsen man, the owner on Oct 26, 2018
We enjoyed having you! It was so bad that you had to run quickly. We try to be close to the nature, quiet and relaxing place. Hope you would visit us again,
Host was really nice! Good place if you're doing a biking trip!
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Toshi on Jun 5, 2019
As I am a cyclist myself, we are very happy to have you. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan and a good luck with your career developments, including your new endeavor to fly!!! See you next time