Tachibana Shikitei

I especially liked the Onsen both the private one in our room and shared one outdoor. The location across the street from a Buddhist garden path with shrines was one of the most magical sites I experienced in our 2 weeks in Japan - More serene and private than Kyoto. The meals were like a Michelin-starred experience. It is a full eversión into Japanese cuisine. But it was the Ryokan staff (Midori & Tomoko) that made this ryokan a memorable experience. We had never stayed in a ryokan before so they gently guided us through the proper etiquette and dressed us in yukatas for dinner which they provided. We traveled there with our adult children and this ryokan was one of our most memorable experiences.

Our premium suite with open air bath was beautiful, spotlessly clean and spacious for four adults. We were picked up at Kagaonsen Station and taken to the ryokan. The service in this ryokan is impeccable and we just loved the woman who took care of us and served us our meals. Even though we spoke almost no Japanese and she spoke almost no English, we were able to understand each other and she was such a delight! Upon arrival the women in our group were asked to pick out yukatas and obis to wear. Clothing for the men are all the same and are provided in the room. Our luggage was taken up to our room for us and when we got to the room we were served matcha tea and a sweet snack. There is a booklet in the room in English outlining important things to know. We were asked what time we would like our dinner and our breakfast as well as what time we would take the shuttle back to Kagaonsen Station. While some of us used our private open air bath, I used the public bath which I had all to myself. They had an indoor bath and a beautiful outdoor bath. After getting dressed in our yukatas we made our way down to the lounge for the complimentary yuzu sherbert. Dinner was a beautifully presented multi-course meal served in our room and we could barely finish it all. Every night in the lounge, there is music and tonight was an accomplished pianist playing classical music. Our room had two twin beds so two of us slept on the tatami mats. Instead of using regular futons, they put down thick pads almost as thick as a regular mattress and I had a very comfortable sleep. The next morning, we walked around the town (there are complimentary bicycles you can borrow). Breakfast was another beautiful multi-course meal and we had a bit of time to take another bath before catching the complimentary shuttle back to Kagaonsen Station. All in all, a beautiful experience.

We chose this luxury traditional hotel to end our two-week trip in Japan. We were not disappointed. Our room included half board. The room itself is spacious with an outdoor Onsen facing the greens. We were treated like the kings the moment we arrived. The diner and breakfast were delicious and gastronomic. We enjoyed it so much!

Such a wonderful experience unlike any other. We were the only foreign tourist at the time and felt welcomed with open arms. The facility is beautiful and serene and we felt like we were being doted on by a bunch of aunties. Loved every moment.

Amazing property; delicious food and very warm staff. The onsen in the ryokan was beautiful and a superb experience.