Onsen Yado Mizuguchi
8,4/10 Excellent - Based on 517 reviews
Onsen Yado Mizuguchi is a compact, traditionally styled ryokan set beside a riverside in Shuzenji, offering a calm base for exploring the town’s temple and nearby bamboo grove. Guests find tatami rooms furnished with futons and basic modern comforts such as air conditioning, flat-screen TV and electric kettles; several room types include a balcony or terrace facing the river and adjacent greenery. The property maintains a modest, homely atmosphere rather than a large resort scale, with communal spaces including a small lounge and a simple café serving light refreshments.
The ryokan features an onsen bath fed by local hot springs and communal bathing facilities arranged in line with customary Japanese etiquette; towels and yukata are provided and public bathing is the norm rather than in-room private baths. Practical amenities include complimentary Wi‑Fi for guests, on-site parking and an Asian-style breakfast served mornings. Staff provide local orientation and guest guidance for walking routes around Shuzenji, making this a straightforward choice for travellers who want an authentic ryokan with onsen in Izu, Shizuoka and easy access to nearby sights.
Rooms are arranged to emphasise traditional layouts and river views rather than luxury extras, so the stay suits visitors seeking an uncomplicated, locally rooted experience: quiet evenings by the river, morning strolls to the temple and communal soaks in mineral waters. Advance notice of arrival time is recommended due to the small reception hours, and the property’s scale means bookings fill quickly for weekends and festival periods. For travellers prioritising a compact, authentic ryokan with onsen Shizuoka offers a convenient and genuine Shuzenji option.
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Review summary for: Onsen Yado Mizuguchi
Positive Reviews
Authentic traditional ryokan experience
Multiple guests praised the Japanese-style rooms with tatami, futons and a charming ryokan atmosphere, describing the rooms as spacious, beautiful and true to local style.
Excellent riverside location and views
The property is very well located in Shuzenji, close to the temple and bamboo forest; many reviews mention rooms with balconies or terraces overlooking the river and surrounding trees, which guests found peaceful and scenic.
Pleasant onsen and bathing facilities
Many reviewers enjoyed the onsen—clean, relaxing and authentic—and reported feeling refreshed after bathing. Some noted the onsen is small but of good quality and contributes strongly to the stay.
Friendly, helpful staff and warm atmosphere
Staff are frequently described as kind, discreet and informative, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere; several guests highlighted good reception and helpful service.
Good food and generous breakfast
Guests appreciated the meals—breakfasts described as very hearty and the dinner noted as excellent (one mentioned a large shabu-shabu with local wagyu). Overall food quality and portion size were seen as strong value points.
Negative Reviews
Onsen temperature or size issues
Several guests reported the onsen being too hot for comfort or smaller than expected, with a few unable to bathe due to high water temperature or finding the baths smaller than other local options.
Shared and minimal bathroom facilities
Multiple reviews note that rooms lack en-suite toilets and showers; bathrooms, sinks and toilets are shared, sometimes very small or unheated, which some guests found inconvenient.
Noise and privacy concerns
A number of guests mentioned noise issues — thin walls, noisy sliding doors, other guests walking around or a constantly running TV in a shared area — and some found the river noise from balcony rooms disturbing at night.
Accessibility and local amenities
Some reviewers said the property is difficult to reach without a car and that nearby restaurants close early, making late-evening dining or transfers more challenging for visitors relying on public transport.
Maintenance, bedding and value concerns
A few guests reported musty or humid smells in rooms, dated decor, very firm single futons (not always suited to Western sleepers) and concerns that amenities were minimal for the price paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are traditional tatami-style and typically sleep 2–4 guests using futon bedding (twin, triple and quadruple room types are offered).
The property has a hot spring bath for guests; the baths are communal/shared and are not typically available for private hire.
There is no dedicated airport shuttle; guests usually arrive by car, taxi or public transport to Shuzenji and take a short walk or taxi to the ryokan.
Check-in is from 15:30 until 21:00 and check-out is by 10:00; the property asks guests to inform them of expected arrival time.
Staff can assist in English and provide basic information in English for international guests.
You can expect a small, traditional ryokan with tatami floors, futon bedding (often prepared by guests), river views, and a quiet, authentic onsen‑town atmosphere.
Pets are not allowed at the property, and private onsen reservations are generally not offered since baths are shared.
Yes, the ryokan offers free private on‑site parking and complimentary Wi‑Fi for guests.
An Asian/Japanese breakfast is served daily and a small onsite café offers traditional sweets; for dinner guests usually use nearby restaurants, and the staff can recommend or assist with arrangements.
The ryokan sits about a 2‑minute walk from Shuzenji Temple and close to the bamboo grove and local shops; regional train stations and buses serve the area, and driving is convenient for visiting other Izu sights.