Old installations but this was exactly what we were looking for when we booked this ryokan. The hosts are not so good with English but everything was fine, even the description of every dish for the dinner and the coffee break.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing

The service was perfect

Stayed in September 2024

Everything was perfect!

Having the breakfast was an amazing experience because you could really see the amount of care and attention to detail in the whole spread of dishes. It was so delicious while being such a balanced meal. Perfect way to start the day!

Stayed in September 2024

There wasn’t a single thing

Our stay was incredible ! A true & total cultural experience, we loved it. It was like staying at your favorite Aunt’s house! The Kindest people. Right on the river we could hear it from our room which enhanced our experience. The onsen is so relaxing. The food was excellent The Best at every meal beautifully presented as if it were a magazine layout. The whole staff were amazing and made us feel so comfortable.

Stayed in August 2024

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The ambience of an old japonese riokan, the lovely hostess, the food.

Stayed in September 2024

The staff speaks limited English, but this didn't affect our fantastic stay at all.

Sumiyoshi Ryokan is a charming and authentic Japanese inn that offers a truly immersive experience. Situated in an excellent location, it's perfect for travelers who want to explore the surrounding area with ease. - Excellent location: The ryokan is conveniently located, making it easy to access local attractions. - Friendly and welcoming staff: The staff members are incredibly kind and attentive, making guests feel right at home. - Authentic Japanese style: Sumiyoshi Ryokan maintains the traditional Japanese aesthetic, offering guests a genuine cultural experience. - Japanese bath (onsen): The onsen is available to all guests, and it's both clean and beautifully maintained, providing a relaxing escape. - Japanese-style meals: The ryokan offers traditional Japanese dinners and breakfasts. For those who prefer a Western breakfast, the staff is happy to accommodate requests. - Early check-in: The manager was very gracious, allowing us to check in early at no extra cost, which was greatly appreciated. Overall, Sumiyoshi Ryokan is a wonderful place to experience traditional Japanese hospitality and culture, and we would highly recommend it to anyone seeking an authentic experience.

Stayed in August 2024

Absolutely fantastic stay at Sumiyoshi Ryokan. We really wanted to stay at a ryokan during our trip to Japan. It is safe to say that we were very happy with our stay in this ryokan. The people there are very sweet and polite. When you arrive your are welcomed with matcha and tasty biscuits! The room is well configured and the futons are confortable. A Ryokan is not truly experienced without an onsen which Sumiyoshi Ryokan offers. On top of that, the dinner and the breakfast are delicious and offer a variety of food (meat, fish, rice, vegetables, soup,..). We highly recommend to stay here to experience a traditional Japanese hotel!

Stayed in August 2024

I was lovely stay by the river with wonderful hosts!

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing, it was perfect!

Staying at this traditional ryokan was such an amazing experience. The meals were incredible. The staff went above and beyond for us during our stay including making vegetarian meals for my wife. The rooms were large and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The baths were also a great and available every time we went to use them. We really loved staying here!

Stayed in July 2024

I don't have any complaints.

This is a great traditional ryokan, located on the river, close to the old town. Staying here was a great experience. We particularly enjoyed the common bath. The owners were extremely friendly and the Japanese breakfast was excellent. All in all, I highly recommend it.

Stayed in August 2024

It was difficult to know when the staff would come in to change the rooms from day use to evening and the same in the morning so we felt a little bit in the way at times. They were very polite about it though 😊

The staff were so friendly and kind to us despite us not knowing much Japanese. Their hospitality was exceptional. The traditional rooms and baths were great.

Stayed in July 2024

There was nothing that I did not enjoy about the stay.

Our stay at Sumiyoshi Ryokan was truly exceptional. In all of my years travelling, this was perhaps the best experience at a hotel / B&B that I have ever had. The owners of the ryokan were very careful and thoughtful concerning all aspects of our stay. The care for the tiny details is really exceptional. The food is also very local and traditional. Especially the hoba miso included with the 'Japanese style' breakfast is phenomenal. And the dinners are elaborate and delicious. Even if you only eat breakfast and dinner, you will most likely not go hungry! On top of the essentially perfect execution of the actual details, everyone working at the ryokan is also incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even though it is a hotel, it really feels like you are a guest in someone's home. They have opinions concerning how things are to be done (the usual culturally Japanese expectations around cleanliness; but also the timings around breakfast, dinner; the arrangements of the rooms). This additional structure provides the experience of being transported into a different world, in a way which is entirely missing from many sterilized / universalized hotel experiences. And at every point, you feel that they are paying close attention to all aspects of your stay and they are quick to notice the moment something is slightly off. For example, when I accidentally wore the wrong-sized yukata, they immediately noticed and recommended that I swap to the correct one! And of course, Takayama itself is a wonderful town. The ryokan is centrally located and it is easy to walk around town to visit the many shops, temples, museums, and historical cites. If visiting Takayama fits into your itinerary and you have the opportunity to stay at this ryokan, I would suggest it without hesitation.

Stayed in July 2024

There was nothing negative during our short stay. The toilets and bathroom are shared with the other hosts but this was clear in the description and could be expected from a traditional house.

The best of our stay was the host family. They were so nice, so attentive and so helpful that they made our stay to become excelent. The ryokan fulfills the expectations of staying in a traditional japanese house: tatamis, futons for sleeping, the onsen, a beautiful small japanese garden... We enjoyed especially the private onsen. For some time the whole family could get the experience of a japanese onsen all together. The japanese dinner and breakfast were also wonderfull. Lots of different traditional dishes and the experience of getting the explanations and the help from the host family on how to eat them was quite amusing. Besides, we were provided with everything we needed, including the traditional yukatas and other ammenities.

Stayed in July 2024

Lovely

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing

Staying here was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. The hosts are amazing, the location is wonderful, right on the river and across the river from a lovely, daily street market. The food was amazing and the rooms/facilities very clean. Don’t hesitate to book a stay here if you’re considering.

Stayed in June 2024

It is a beautiful inn filled with treasures. The staff are so friendly and generous and the meals are delicious.

Stayed in July 2024

Beautiful and cozy Ryokan from a lovely and kind family. Was a unique and special experience to stay here. The breakfast was delicious, nice location by the river, and the onsen was relaxing. Would highly recommend!

Stayed in July 2024

None

Very local vibe , location was excellent . Staff were very nice and helpful. Our breakfast was delicious.

Stayed in July 2024

We enjoyed everything about it.

We enjoyed the hospitality of the staff and their warmth and kindness. We felt at home in this cozy and comfortable ryokan.

Stayed in June 2024

The most authentic experience living the traditional way! We loved our stay in Sumiyoshi Ryokan, felt like staying with family (in a good way). The staff were the sweetest and really caring. Everything was perfect.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing, I loved this place.

Loved the workers that looked after the accommodation, they were very lovely. We shared giggles over my large suitcase. The food was excellent, we never went hungry. It was a home away from home, the workers are very lovely and treat you like family. It was very close to the old town and was close to shopping. The accommodation is antique ryokan with many antiques around the hallways and rooms. I will be returning!

Stayed in June 2024

Truly exceptional service from two of the older women working there. They taught us how to eat the traditional breakfast which they made fresh in front of us. The staff thought of everything and did little things like cleaning the wheels of our suitcases by hand. The location of our room looked over the stream and you could hear the relaxing sound of the water. Overall we loved the trip and would highly recommend it.

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing, It was great!

There was a very nice atmosphere created by the traditional Japanese building and antiques around the whole ryokan. On top of that the personnel was super nice!

Stayed in June 2024

A little hard to sleep on the futon mattress on the floor

Friendly family run inn with authentic Japanese hospitality

Stayed in June 2024