We were excited to reserve two nights at this ryokan, as we were truly impressed by the beautiful photos posted on Expedia. Unfortunately, some of the photos turned out to be quite misleading. While the listing did mention that the property is over 100 years oldâa detail we admittedly overlookedâit became clear upon arrival that the property is a little dated.
Some areas of the carpet showed noticeable wear and tear, and we even spotted spider webs on the ceiling and in corners of the hallways, which was disappointing.
One particularly surprising moment was when we returned from a day trip, carrying two handfuls of trash from our journey. Since it had been a rainy day and weâd been picking up drinks and snacks while driving, we hadnât found a place to dispose of the trash earlier. I approached the front desk for assistance, only to be told to discard everything in the small bin inside our room. This response felt dismissive, especially considering the standard of hospitality typically expected at a ryokan.
Dinner is usually something I look forward to at traditional inns like this, but I have to say the meals were just averageâdefinitely not something Iâd rave about. If youâre driving up the mountain, you might find better dining options elsewhere.
That said, the mountain view from our room was absolutely stunning and definitely a highlight of the stay.
Overall, Iâm sorry to say that the experience didnât quite live up to expectations, especially given the price we paid.