Sakaya Ryokan Yoshina Onsen
8/10 Excellent - Based on 3 reviews
Sakaya Ryokan Yoshina Onsen sits in Yoshina on the Izu peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture, tucked into woodland with well-kept gardens and mountain views. The property combines traditional architecture and tatami interiors with contemporary conveniences, offering public indoor and open-air thermal baths fed by local hot springs, a seasonal outdoor pool and garden seating. Guests can book a small family/private bath for exclusive use while communal baths are segregated by gender and may restrict access for visible tattoos. A relaxed tea lounge and a dining room serve regional Japanese breakfasts and multi-course dinners.
Rooms follow ryokan conventions with tatami floors and futon or Western-style bedding options; all are air-conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and private bathroom, with a limited number of rooms featuring in-room bathing. Standard arrival is from 15:00 with departure by 10:00; the house enforces quiet hours and a late-night curfew. Staff can advise on local transport and run a free shuttle from the nearby bus stop on request. Onsite leisure includes billiards, table tennis and paid massage services, and complimentary private parking is available for guests.
The ryokan’s location makes it a practical base for visiting Shuzen-ji temple, scenic walking trails and other Izu attractions, with the Fuji‑Hakone‑Izu national park reachable by car and the nearest major airport over 100 km away. The blend of traditional meals, straightforward facilities and bookable private bathing suits couples, families and active travellers seeking a calm, authentic stay. For search visibility the property sometimes appears under queries such as ryokan with onsen Hiroshima and ryokan with private onsen Hiroshima, though the accommodation is located in Shizuoka Prefecture on the Izu peninsula.
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Review summary for: Sakaya Ryokan Yoshina Onsen
Positive Reviews
Kind and accommodating staff
Staff were described as kind and responsive, fulfilling food requests and attending to guest needs during the stay.
Private bath available for exclusive use
The property allowed the guest to use the bath privately for one hour, offering an onsen-like, exclusive bathing experience.
Authentic traditional experience
A review headline highlights a very traditional stay — eating, sleeping and bathing in a samurai-style manner, indicating a culturally authentic experience.
Negative Reviews
No vehicle pickup as expected
Guest expected a car pickup to the bus stop after being told this would be provided, but was asked to walk instead; this was unpleasant in cold weather and felt like a broken promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms are traditional tatami-style and many are arranged for futon bedding; some room types sleep up to four guests on futons. Check your selected room type for exact occupancy and child/extra-bed rules.
The ryokan offers natural, flowing hot spring water with indoor and open-air hot spring baths and a public hot-spring area; there is also an outdoor pool in season. The water is drawn from the property’s own source.
Private/family baths are available and can be reserved or requested subject to availability; ask the ryokan when booking or at check-in to arrange a time slot.
Guests with visible tattoos may be restricted from using public bathing areas; consider covering tattoos or booking a private bath if needed and check with staff in advance.
The ryokan is reachable by local bus and offers a short free shuttle from the Yoshina-Onsen bus stop (call on arrival to arrange). Regional connections include buses from nearby stations; major airports require further transfer by train/bus or car.
Check-in is generally from 15:00 (3:00 PM) and check-out is by around 10:00 AM; the property requests advance notice of your arrival time and enforces a late-night curfew so notify staff if you will arrive late.
The ryokan’s staff operate primarily in Japanese and can assist in English to varying degrees; notify the property ahead of arrival if you require English support.
Meals focus on traditional Japanese cuisine using local ingredients; the property serves breakfast and offers on-site dinner options, with specialties from the area. Inform the ryokan of dietary restrictions when booking so they can accommodate where possible.
Pets are not permitted at the property. Free private on-site parking is available for guests arriving by car.
The ryokan sits in a quiet onsen village close to local sights such as Shuzen-ji Temple, hiking trails and nearby valleys and ponds reachable by bus or car. The village has limited shops, so ask staff for directions to the nearest supermarket or convenience store for supplies.