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10 / 10
Like a movie - best ever Japanese experience. Please book this ryokan!
Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had in Japan, and I lived in Japan for a whole year in the past and have travelled a lot around the whole country.
This gorgeous ryokan is located in a stunning hidden gem: yu no hira. I visited Yufuin during the day and it was very busy with tourists, not an authentic Japanese experience despite being pretty with lots of nice shops. I took the train and it was only 2 stops (15 min) to Yu no Hira where this inn is located. The amazing host picked me up from the train station and it was all arranged via booking.com messaging service, so no need to call a Japanese number. The host is an amazing older Japanese man who provided top class service and the building is so beautiful. The town is a historic onsen town and quite rural - I really felt like I was getting the true experience of Japan unlike the big cities or more tourists hot spots. I met some locals at a nearby restaurant because the inn doesn’t offer food due to lack of staff. The town is lesser known and clearly struggling due to lack of tourism (despite the boom of tourists in more popular spots) but it’s the most stunning Japanese village I’ve ever been to - even more than kurokawa onsen because it really feels like real Japan. I walked around and visited a stunning shrine in the mountain, and enjoyed the evening lanterns that light up the whole place at night. I wore my yukara and geta sandals to explore and felt like I was in a ghibli film!!
The ryokan is kept pristine and my room was incredible - I had so much space just for me and a cute area to sit with views of the garden that was just so peaceful, even in the rain. The garden has a pond and you can walk around and admire the stunning nature of rural Japan and listen to the birds, frogs, and other insects.
Not to mention the two onsen that are in this inn, including a stunning cave onsen.
Absolutely nothing - everything was 110% and beyond what I would ever expect from a hotel. And the price is SO good considering the service and quality of the hotel!!
10 / 10
This is paradise on earth!
This might be the one of the most beautiful places we ever stayed in!
Mr. Shimizu, the owner, is a lovely and very interesting gentleman. Not only he is a great host who has continued the legacy of his family with this unique and very beautiful Ryokan - a magical place with charming traditional rooms and an osen with a Japanese garden.
He has a great collection of books and records that he generously shares.
His staff is very kind and professional. They picked us up at the station with a welcoming and warm big smile.
The village is stunning and the property is in between a mountain and a river.
What can we say, it was very hard to leave this paradise!!!
10 / 10
Good food great onsen in a Ryokan with heritage
Really comfortable room and facilities. The cave onsen was the highlight as well as the delicious dinner
Nothing
5 / 10
too expensive
good customer service
and very good dinner
there was construction riverside beautiful locations so half of hotels was closed.
we could not see beautiful nature.
Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had in Japan, and I lived in Japan for a whole year in the past and have travelled a lot around the whole country.
This gorgeous ryokan is located in a stunning hidden gem: yu no hira. I visited Yufuin during the day and it was very busy with tourists, not an authentic Japanese experience despite being pretty with lots of nice shops. I took the train and it was only 2 stops (15 min) to Yu no Hira where this inn is located. The amazing host picked me up from the train station and it was all arranged via booking.com messaging service, so no need to call a Japanese number. The host is an amazing older Japanese man who provided top class service and the building is so beautiful. The town is a historic onsen town and quite rural - I really felt like I was getting the true experience of Japan unlike the big cities or more tourists hot spots. I met some locals at a nearby restaurant because the inn doesn’t offer food due to lack of staff. The town is lesser known and clearly struggling due to lack of tourism (despite the boom of tourists in more popular spots) but it’s the most stunning Japanese village I’ve ever been to - even more than kurokawa onsen because it really feels like real Japan. I walked around and visited a stunning shrine in the mountain, and enjoyed the evening lanterns that light up the whole place at night. I wore my yukara and geta sandals to explore and felt like I was in a ghibli film!!
The ryokan is kept pristine and my room was incredible - I had so much space just for me and a cute area to sit with views of the garden that was just so peaceful, even in the rain. The garden has a pond and you can walk around and admire the stunning nature of rural Japan and listen to the birds, frogs, and other insects.
Not to mention the two onsen that are in this inn, including a stunning cave onsen.
Absolutely nothing - everything was 110% and beyond what I would ever expect from a hotel. And the price is SO good considering the service and quality of the hotel!!
9 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
pas de petit déjeuner
5 / 10·Jun 2023
good customer service
and very good dinner
there was construction riverside beautiful locations so half of hotels was closed.
we could not see beautiful nature.
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this ryokan has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this ryokan?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Shimizu Ryokan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this ryokan?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Shimizu Ryokan pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shimizu Ryokan?
We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and heating.
"Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had in Japan, and I lived in Japan for a whole year in the past and have travelled a lot around the whole country.
This gorgeous ryokan is located in a stunnin..."
Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had in Japan, and I lived in Japan for a whole year in the past and have travelled a lot around the whole country.
This gorgeous ryokan is located in a stunning hidden gem: yu no hira. I visited Yufuin during the day and it was very busy with tourists, not an authentic Japanese experience despite being pretty with lots of nice shops. I took the train and it was only 2 stops (15 min) to Yu no Hira where this inn is located. The amazing host picked me up from the train station and it was all arranged via booking.com messaging service, so no need to call a Japanese number. The host is an amazing older Japanese man who provided top class service and the building is so beautiful. The town is a historic onsen town and quite rural - I really felt like I was getting the true experience of Japan unlike the big cities or more tourists hot spots. I met some locals at a nearby restaurant because the inn doesn’t offer food due to lack of staff. The town is lesser known and clearly struggling due to lack of tourism (despite the boom of tourists in more popular spots) but it’s the most stunning Japanese village I’ve ever been to - even more than kurokawa onsen because it really feels like real Japan. I walked around and visited a stunning shrine in the mountain, and enjoyed the evening lanterns that light up the whole place at night. I wore my yukara and geta sandals to explore and felt like I was in a ghibli film!!
The ryokan is kept pristine and my room was incredible - I had so much space just for me and a cute area to sit with views of the garden that was just so peaceful, even in the rain. The garden has a pond and you can walk around and admire the stunning nature of rural Japan and listen to the birds, frogs, and other insects.
Not to mention the two onsen that are in this inn, including a stunning cave onsen.
Absolutely nothing - everything was 110% and beyond what I would ever expect from a hotel. And the price is SO good considering the service and quality of the hotel!!
9 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
pas de petit déjeuner
5 / 10·Jun 2023
good customer service
and very good dinner
there was construction riverside beautiful locations so half of hotels was closed.
we could not see beautiful nature.
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9.3Outstanding
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"Hands down the best experience I’ve ever had in Japan, and I lived in Japan for a whole year in the past and have travelled a lot around the whole country.
This gorgeous ryokan is located in a stunnin..."
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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About this ryokan rental
Comfortable Accommodations
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Heating
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Sauna
Spa bath
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this ryokan has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this ryokan?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Shimizu Ryokan. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this ryokan?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Shimizu Ryokan pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shimizu Ryokan?
We found 18 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and heating.
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