Shorenkan Yoshinoya
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Shorenkan Yoshinoya is a long-established cuisine inn on the Tango Peninsula in northern Kyoto, rooted in roughly 90 years of local hospitality. Set in the small fishing town of Taiza, the ryokan emphasizes Umi-no-Kyo-Ryori — seasonal Sea of Japan seafood prepared in multi-course menus — and offers private tatami dining areas alongside more intimate private rooms in an annex and traditional main-building Japanese-style rooms. The property presents itself as a ryokan with private onsen in Kyoto, blending classic Showa-era woodwork and Venetian glass accents with contemporary amenities such as in-room climate control and complimentary Wi‑Fi.
Bath facilities center on Taiza’s hot spring source and include a large communal bath, an open-air art bath and a reservable private bath named Danran-no-Yu; the public baths are also identified by names used by the ryokan for clarity. Baths are filled from the local Taiza onsen and some bathing areas and selected rooms offer sea or town views. Overall the layout and bathing options make the property suitable for guests seeking a ryokan with onsen in Kyoto who want both communal bathing and private, reservable options for families or couples.
Practical arrangements include a complementary shuttle service to Amino Station with advance reservation, on-site parking and non-smoking rooms; day-trip meals and bathing require prior booking and may carry separate fees. The ryokan promotes local excursions—coastal walks, fishing-port scenery and geopark sites—so guests can easily pair an overnight stay with regional seafood experiences. Staff support English-language requests and the property can accommodate group plans such as weekday whole-building reservations subject to availability and advance notice.
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Review summary for: Shorenkan Yoshinoya
Positive Reviews
Exceptional onsen and bathing options
Multiple guests praised the quality of the public and private onsens (including free private family baths), noting beautiful wooden baths, great views from some bath areas, and an especially relaxing experience.
Excellent food (dinner and breakfast)
Reviewers highlighted the kaiseki dinners and varied breakfasts as standout features — well presented, delicious, using fresh local ingredients; many called the meals sensational.
Friendly, attentive staff and service
Guests repeatedly mentioned very helpful, kind staff who went above and beyond (speedy shuttle service, warm welcome, special touches like surprises), creating a memorable stay.
Scenic, peaceful location with harbour/sea views
The ryokan’s location and views of the harbour/sea were frequently praised; guests enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, sunset walks, and proximity to local sights (with parking and shuttle noted as helpful).
Authentic, comfortable traditional ryokan experience
Visitors appreciated the traditional Japanese rooms, tatami areas, yukata for guests (including children), spacious layouts in many rooms, cleanliness, and overall hospitality that felt like a classic ryokan stay.
Negative Reviews
Uncomfortable bedding for some guests
Several reviewers found the traditional futons and buckwheat pillows too thin or firm and reported needing additional mattresses or disliking the pillow type.
Some rooms feel small, dated or humid
A few guests reported small or somewhat run-down annex rooms with dampness or unpleasant odors in the room or sanitary areas, indicating variable room condition.
Limited onsite facilities and nightlife options
Guests noted a lack of conveniences (no vending machine, microwave or coin laundry in some areas) and few nearby restaurants at night, meaning a car may be necessary to explore dining options.
Operational/service inconsistencies and restrictions
There were reports of occasional issues such as limited breakfast variety for some guests, limited shower access outside public-bath hours, crowded bath times, and the need to reserve private onsen sessions.
Rare booking/cancellation problem reported
One guest experienced a reservation cancellation through the booking platform (lost a night), which was a significant inconvenience though not widely reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rooms vary from twin layouts to traditional Japanese rooms with up to five futons; the property has a small number of rooms and can host couples, families and small groups.
Yes — the property offers a large communal bath, an outdoor bath and private-bath facilities fed by Taiza hot spring water.
Private-bath options are available and can be reserved; please contact the ryokan in advance to confirm availability and booking procedures.
A complimentary shuttle to/from Kyoto Tango Railway Amino Station is offered for eligible guests with advance reservation; set pickup and drop-off times are published by the ryokan, so request the service when you book.
The closest airport is Tajima Airport (about 48 km); many visitors arrive via Kansai/Itami and continue by train or by the highway bus to Amino/Taiza before using the ryokan shuttle or local taxi.
Staff provide service in Japanese and there is support in English; additional language assistance (for example Italian) may be available on request.
The ryokan specialises in Sea‑Kyoto kaiseki featuring seasonal local seafood (including Taiza crab in season); meals are served as multi-course dinners, often in private or small tatami dining rooms, with breakfast offered the next morning.
Popular nearby sites include Amanohashidate, Miyazu, Ine, Cape Kyoga (Kyogamisaki Lighthouse) and the Taiza fishing village, all reachable by short drive and suitable for coastal walks and local sightseeing.
Check-in typically begins in the mid-afternoon (around 14:00–14:30) and check-out is late morning (around 11:00); please confirm exact times with the ryokan when you reserve.
Entire‑building reservations are possible for larger groups (often for 10 or more people on weekdays with advance phone booking); pets are generally not accepted so check with the ryokan before arrival; a small local supermarket and convenience stores are available in Taiza or nearby towns.