This personally didn't bother me but with it being a traditional, older building, it is a tiny bit run down in some areas. Also a tad pricey but it was New Year's so...

Wonderful character. Traditional rooms with modern comforts, and the massive life-sized alien statues at the entrance were an amusing contrast to the rest of the building. Easy walk from the train station, near a couple of really cute shops and eateries, not to mention the sea and Futami shrine. The public bath was small but I went in the early morning and had a very nice soak. The obaachan who runs this place was very charming.

Stayed in December 2024

The room is too small , just 2 tatami. You have to doing your cleaning outside your room with Shared toilet and bathroom. There’s no eating places around the area.

Quietness in the surroundings .

Stayed in November 2024

All good

It is a very nice and cozy place, right on the beach (which was the first swimming beach in Japan). It has a special aura, it seems a bit out of time. Special and comfortable. The area is also beautiful with interesting shops and places Nice onzen.

Stayed in August 2024

It was hot in the upstairs hallway. Our rooms on the same floor were cool. We did visit during the hot summer months. I would not say that was a show stopper and might be beneficial in the winter months; we would come here again. However, it is the only negative thing I can think of.

We enjoyed our nice old school experience fresh with rotary phones in the room. The rooms have an old school feel but have modern air conditioners, flat screen televisions, mini fridges with small freezers, and dehumidifiers. The bathrooms in the rooms are old. However, the bathrooms the hallways have very new/modernized toilets (i.e. spraying type) as an alternative. The receptionist was very helpful and a good host.

Stayed in August 2024

Charming reception, beautiful traditional house, very close to the sea and the Futamiokitama Shrine.

Stayed in May 2024

The lady can not speak English. We'd have loved to enjoy meals at the guesthouse.

Very old guesthouse run by a lovely grandma. The rooms are huge and some have a private toilet. The onsen is small but enough for the capacity of the guesthouse. The location is amazing: at the beach front, and 5min walk along the cost to the Meotoiwa site. There is also a Family Mart not far, to get some food for the breakfast. Private free parking located 2min walk from the guesthouse.

Stayed in April 2024

The ryokan is conveniently located near to the train station and just in from of the beach. I loved immediately the atmosphere of the ryokan and the bath space. The lovely owner made me feel at home and I cannot wait to go back for another holiday.

Stayed in February 2024

The ryokan feels a bit run down and little creepy at night. The carpark is also 3 mins walk away.

The staff was very friendly and helpful! Location is great too, about 10 mins walk to Meoto Iwa in case you want to catch sunrise.

Stayed in May 2023

No mirror in room.

Easy walk to Futami sightseeing, easy walk to station to take train to Toba. Interesting sights in the area and close to the sea.

Stayed in March 2023

it’s an old property so in general some things are a bit run down or need some TLC (but the guest room and bath was very clean)

the location was perfect for the sightseeing I wanted to do, it’s right by the ocean, and the staff was very kind

Stayed in February 2023

The hotel is a typical authentic style Japanese inn, this means there is no lift. Unfortunately, the hotel doesn't provide meals. However, there are some local restaurants nearby the hotel. Also it is possible to buy some food and drinks at the convinience store. There is a convinience store is just 7 minutes walk from the hotel.

Very friendly staff, especially a lovely kind old lady, she even helped me to carry my heavy luggage to the second floor! The location of the hotel is just in front of the sea. The famous Futami Okitama shrine is about less than 10 minutes walk from the hotel. The Japanese inn is rather old and has authentic ryokan style. The room is very clean.

Stayed in November 2022

It took me sometime to find it, since the location in Booking, when using Google Maps, points you to 2-3 houses down the street and I don't recall having seen any apparent banner that I could understand. Only cash accepted for payment and there was no food service when I have been there (no breakfast either). Be aware that there is not so much around at short distance to have dinner. There is a convenience store besides the JR station, though.

The location is very convenient for Futamiokitama Shrine (Meoto Iwa / braided rocks), a few minutes on foot. It is not far from a JR station and bus stops to visit the big Shrines in Ise. The room is a traditional ryokan one. Mine had individual bathroom. The hotel has also common baths (furo), which, I always enjoy.

Stayed in September 2022

I liked the monster displays, but it would have been good with some explanation for why the Predator and Alien monster replicas are there in the first place. It seems a bit random. The place was a little bit run down. The bath was too hot for our liking.

The location was beautiful with an ocean view, and walking distance from Futamiokitama Shrine.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Everything i needed and nothing I didn't

Stayed in February 2024

Good stuff

Stayed in April 2023

there was a toilet seat that had a crack in it in our room and it could pinch a little.

it was a beautiful Japanese traditional property with a beautiful view of the ocean from our bedroom window. the staff were very kind and welcomed us back every time we returned. it was slightly out of the city center but that gave it an even more enjoyable rural japan feel.

Stayed in May 2023

This is a perfect place with a cheerful host, a great location, and a small onsen (the water is not mineral, but it is enjoyable anyway). Our family felt there like home) The hotel doesn't provide breakfast, but it is possible to find some restaurants nearby, and there is a Family Mart within a 3-minutes walking distance.

Stayed in September 2022

It’s a nice, cute place, quiet as well. I had a nice and Comfortable room with a nice view on the sea. Enjoyed the small onsen. Close to the beach, close to the wedded rocks, close to the station and easy to get from there to Ise shrine. Friendly host!

Stayed in October 2023

Lovely, friendly staff that really made me feel welcome :) Comfortable tatami room that had a view over the beach, a really nice stay!

Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in March 2025

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Stayed in August 2024

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Stayed in May 2024

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Stayed in June 2023

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Stayed in May 2023