Waseido Zen

Nice space for our family of 4 to stay in. Excellent location, quiet yet close to many shops and restaurants. Although it did not have a functioning spa when we stayed there, they provided vouchers for the public spas and it was a much more affordable option than the hotels with private spas. Plus my wife and I paid for a 1-hour private spa at one of the other hotels which worked out much cheaper overall than staying there.

So this hotel is located right next door to the Tenjin hot spring source. It’s very close to the Kin no Yu hot springs. There are 2 ways to walk to the hotel from the bus stand one involves climbing stairs which is shorter. There is a slightly longer route still walkable in 10 minutes, without stairs, as well. Best to pack light. The property itself is beautiful with the sweetest lady at the front desk. They don’t have an onsen in house but they give you free coupons for the public baths. The rooms are relatively large Japanese style rooms with tatami floors. The room had a large traditional looking bath with regular water as well. Breakfast was splendid. Be prepared to sit on the floor though.

Great location! Property was quietly tucked away from the main street but still only a 3 min walk to Hankyu Bus Station where the main street was as well. Very convenient. Dai, the lady who worked there was so helpful and hospitable. She came to pick us up from the street where we got off the taxi as we were a little lost from the cable car station to the town. I had booked a quadruple room for myself and my 6 years old son. The room was fabulous and comfortable - a balcony, good size deep bathtub, separate shower and toilet. The breakfast (paid with the room) was a spread and so tasty as well!

The one staff member at the front desk was the sweetest woman we've met! She replied to my messages almost immediately. She was always happy to support anything we needed and even gave my partner some extra birthday breakfast the next morning. It was quiet and relaxing throughout the night too. The room was also very huge and we had an excellent view of the village. For the price we paid, I don't think anything could beat this!

The entire stay was wonderful and quite affordable for a ryokan that includes two meals. There was a small misunderstanding with dinner so everyone ended up with vegetarian meals but it was so delicious. The little garden out front was well maintained and beautiful. We were right next to a small temple where you can see the steam coming off of the spring water rising. Our rooms were actually really big and we each had private baths but didn't use them. We were each provided with a ticket with the booking for one of the two bath houses in town.