517-0501 Mie, Shima, Ago-cho Ugata 943-1, Japan
#12 of 39 hotels in Shima
Guests' ChoiceBased on 15 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Karine
AustraliaWe loved everything. The mattresses were a little thin but they had the option to add an extra layer thankfully. They were also very accommodating to dietary needs especially those of our son.
An idyllic remote and stunning way to end our Japan vacation. Away from the hustle and bustle a true Japanese experience overlooking the Ago bay. We were well looked after by the team at Hiogiso who were so lovely. The food was delicious and on-site onsen an added bonus. We also enjoyed a sunset cruise from super host Takanobu. Could not recommend this place enough and exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 9 September 2024
Aurelien
BelgiumLocation was amazing, very comfortable room, the onsen is beautiful, food was really good and people very kind.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Ben
AustraliaThe shoji screens are quite traditional….but they really don’t do much to block out the light so sleeping in isn’t really an option.
Both breakfast and dinner each day were truly lovely. It included interesting local seafood and it was a unique experience for us. The waterfront setting was stunning…being able to walk out on a pontoon over the water right off your bedroom was something you don t see every day. The onsen had a real focus on timber and it was well worth partaking in. Overall our hosts looked after us so well and we were really sad to have to leave.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Shirleen
SingaporeNothing.
Everything. The location is amazing. Daily breakfast and dinner were sumptuous. Staff is extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Gaetano
ItalyThe owners were there to greet us and were very attentive to our needs. Breakfast and dinner was very good. The setting by Ago Bay was amazing and the owner took us a good boat ride to an almost deserted island which was very enjoyable. The owner was also available to drop us off at the train station on our departure. An overall great experience and we would recommend Hiogiso to any traveller.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Otto
United KingdomFantastic hotel, service was very good and we loved our sunset cruise! We had an amazing room with a huge terrace overlooking the water
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Lincoln
SingaporeOnsen and food
Rustic and unique location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Morten
DenmarkRoom was quite basic and without much of a view.
Great hospitality. We got more food than we could eat. Friendly staff. The highlight was the location right on the water in beautiful natural surroundings and fishing spot. The onsen was also great.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Alexandra
JapanThere was a bit of hallway noise, perhaps a carpet in the hall could help. But it was quiet at night.
I stayed for one night during a three-day weekend in October with my 12yo daughter. The staff were very helpful and friendly, despite being quite busy. Our room was perfect for us with its own shower and toilet (we are not shared-bath fans, but I heard the onsen is lovely). The food (dinner and breakfast are included in the price) was absolutely amazing. The seafood, in particular, was delicious and the portions were generous, to say the least! We had several dietary requests (which I called about a few days before we arrived) and they had prepared special dishes for us (nut-free chawamushi and mixed rice for my daughter, meat-free nabe for me) as substitutes that were much appreciated! The dock was a bit rickety, but we enjoyed wandering out and watching the fishing boats. They were very family-friendly and accommodating and the location was lovely.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Arienne
NetherlandsAmazing location away from everything. The food was stunning.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 May 2023
Felicity
AustraliaThe food was amazing and the chance to use the baths was great. Great hospitality from the staff.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2022
Evgeniia
JapanThe food was very tasty! The balcony around our rooms was nice for our 20months old child to run and for us to enjoy the view while he was running. The play room was a hit with our child. That allowed us to play some table tennis, while our son played with cars next to us. He also learnt to swing on his own there because the standing swing is so close to the floor :) So we recommend this place with a small child. The host spoke very good English and the personnel was very nice in general. But you need a car, there is no way to go to nice places around otherwise. The wood and wooden smell is very nice! The onsen was nice but not the most impressive onsen I've been too.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Edoardo
JapanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Hibiki
JapanThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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