LOQUAT西伊豆
9.8/10 (Based on 29 reviews )
410-3302 Shizuoka, Izu, 365 土肥, Japan
LOQUAT Nishi-Izu (LOQUAT西伊豆) is a small, ryokan-style auberge in Toi, on the Nishi-Izu coast of Shizuoka. Set in a renovated former residence with historic kura storehouses, it offers a quiet, private-stay format with only a few guest units. A key feature is the in-room onsen: each accommodation has a private open-air hot-spring bath on its terrace, using water from the Toi hot-spring source. Dining centers on an Italian course dinner and breakfast served at the on-site restaurant, complemented by house-made gelato and freshly baked breads. Additional wellness options include a spa offering treatments using locally inspired loquat-based oils, and there are e-bike rentals for exploring the surrounding town and coastline.
Detailed Ratings
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- Exceptional, attentive and friendly staff; great hospitality and service
- Excellent food (notably dinner and breakfast); thoughtful/beautiful dishes; Italian-Japanese fusion praised
- Beautiful suites/villas with appealing design blending traditional Japanese architecture and modern luxury; comfortable beds
- Private onsen/hot spring baths described as clean, tranquil and relaxing
- Stunning views/grounds and good location (beaches within walking distance)
Negative reviews
- Property can be too dark in the evening, making walking/packing challenging in some areas
- Air conditioning issue mentioned
- Bakery/gelato shop was closed during one stay
- No train access all the way to the hotel (requires taxi from Mishima if not renting a car)
Narashino no sato Gyokusui -6 years or older-
9.7/10 (Based on 25 reviews )
413-0302 Shizuoka, Higashiizu, Naramoto 39-1, Japan
Narashino no sato Gyokusui -6 years or older- is an adults-oriented ryokan in Naramoto (Higashiizu, Shizuoka), close to the Atagawa Onsen area and surrounded by garden and bamboo scenery. Onsen bathing is a core feature: the property uses natural hot-spring water with free-flowing, continuously refreshed baths, including an on-site public bath. Many rooms are designed around private open-air or semi open-air baths fed by the hot spring, sometimes paired with an additional indoor bath, and some layouts add a private garden terrace or a small footbath area. Dining is served on site at the restaurant, and guests can also request wellness treatments such as massage or spa services. Free parking is available.
Detailed Ratings
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- Very accommodating staff; everything was arranged for guests to have a great time
- Great service and onsen/hot spring baths
- Great food; breakfast and dinner described as delicious/adequate
- Beautiful, relaxing hotel with a very good/beautiful garden
- Clean rooms, comfortable size, and private hot spring/open-air bath in the room
Negative reviews
- Some bugs outside
- Some guests reported nothing negative / none
- Wish they could have stayed longer
- Would be perfect if there were a sauna in the large public bath
- Food portions felt a bit too large for elderly guests
Migiwaya
9.6/10 (Based on 220 reviews )
425-0022 Shizuoka, Yaizu, Honmachi 1-14-2, Japan
Migiwaya (湊のやど 汀家 / Minato no Yado Migiwaya) is a small ryokan in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, close to the fishing port and within walking distance of Yaizu Station. The onsen experience is central: the property is associated with Yaizu Kuroshio Onsen, and the official information states that every guest room includes its own open-air bath, designed in natural materials (wood and stone) and oriented either to a garden or to port/sea views depending on the room. Dining focuses on Japanese kaiseki-style cuisine built around local Suruga Bay seafood (such as bonito and tuna) and seasonal vegetables, with a curated selection of Shizuoka sake. Practical amenities commonly listed include free Wi‑Fi, a restaurant, and parking.
Detailed Ratings
ComparePositive reviews
- Everything is excellent!
- Great view, nice comfortable room, great service
- Room was immaculate; service top-notch with very kind staff; easy communication with the hotel
- Private onsen/open-air bath (in-room) highly appreciated (e.g., garden/sea view)
- Traditional meals/breakfast and dinner described as delicious and well presented
Negative reviews
- Japanese breakfast could be stretching some people's comfort zone (though not a problem for the guest)
- Entrance to the lodging was a little difficult to find because it's small
- Location described as odd / Yaizu not very interesting with limited nearby sights
- Bathroom not as insulated as the bedroom
- Maybe a more comfortable seating arrangement to relax inside; missed message about food options
Omuro no Mori Gyokusui -13 years or older-
9.6/10 (Based on 12 reviews )
413-0232 Shizuoka, Ito, 1357-10 Yawatano, Japan
Omuro no Mori Gyokusui (adults-only, 13+), in Yawatano (Ito City, Shizuoka), is a modern Japanese ryokan in the Izu Highlands area. The onsen experience is centered on ocean-view open-air bathing, with carefully managed natural hot spring water described as free-flowing (gensen kakenagashi). The property highlights temperature control by dedicated staff and provides in-bath “Yumoribito” amenities developed to match the spring’s characteristics. Cuisine is served as kaiseki-style set meals featuring seasonal Izu ingredients and local seafood, with dining offered in private rooms for a quieter pace. Facilities also include on-site massage services and Wi‑Fi, supporting a calm, design-forward stay focused on bathing and food.
Detailed Ratings
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- Serene sea view
- In-room onsen was a beautiful experience
- Kaiseki dinner was amazing
- Private onsen praised
- Staff were very kind and professional; guests felt well cared for (including non-native Japanese speakers)
Negative reviews
- Nothing that I didn’t like
- No particular complaints mentioned ("特にありません。").
Isaribi (No Children)
9.4/10 (Based on 242 reviews )
413-0301 Shizuoka, Higashiizu, Okawa 31-4, Japan
Isaribi (No Children) is a traditional ryokan in Okawa (Higashiizu, Shizuoka), part of the Izu-Okawa Onsen area. The property identity matches the official Isaribi website address (31-4 Okawa, Higashi-Izu, Shizuoka 413-0301). Its defining feature is the onsen: the official site states that all rooms include an open-air bath supplied by natural hot-spring water (free-flowing, source-fed). Stays are quiet and adult-oriented (no children), with a focus on in-room relaxation and bathing. Meals can be arranged on request in advance; the Booking listing notes there are no restaurants in the immediate vicinity, and that a free shuttle can be reserved from/to Izu-Okawa Station at set times.
Detailed Ratings
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- Food was very nice / delicious; some mention outstanding meals and kaiseki dinner
- Friendly, kind, helpful and hospitable staff; great check-in and service
- Great views/ocean scenery; stunning/beautiful location
- Private hot springs/onsen (including in-room and lockable large baths) were excellent
- Rooms described as beautiful, clean, spacious and comfortable
Negative reviews
- Internet connection felt slow
- Dinner not included; extra add-on dinner seen as just ok for the price by one guest
- Futon bedding is set up after dinner and packed away before breakfast; some missed having a bed/space to lie down during the day
- Outdoor baths need updating / hotter / cleaned (one review)
- Some issues mentioned: bathroom ventilation felt hot/stuffy; possible bugs (e.g., centipede); noise/footsteps in very quiet wooden building
Ochiairo
9.4/10 (Based on 120 reviews )
410-3206 Shizuoka, Izu, Yugashima 1887-1, Japan
Ochiairo is a traditional ryokan in the Yugashima area of Izu, Shizuoka, set in a quiet riverside valley surrounded by the Amagi mountains. The property is registered as a national tangible cultural asset and blends historic Japanese architecture with modern comfort across a limited number of rooms. Hot-spring bathing is a central feature, with multiple onsen baths on site, including indoor and open-air options, plus reservable private bathing. Some accommodations also include an in-room bath supplied with natural hot-spring water. Dining focuses on seasonal Japanese cuisine using local ingredients, with a set breakfast served in the morning. Facilities also include lounges and relaxation spaces, a library, garden areas, and sauna access. Parking is available on site.
Detailed Ratings
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- Gorgeous, historic ryokan with a very relaxing atmosphere and beautiful mountain setting
- Exceptional, warm and welcoming staff; excellent service including station pickup/transport
- Delicious, plentiful meals (including kaiseki), with good drinks/sake selection; all-inclusive drinks/luxury feel mentioned
- Excellent onsen/bath options (three onsens with rotating genders, private/public baths; cave bath noted as beautiful)
- Comfortable rooms/futons with thoughtful touches (lounge with fireplace, game room/arcade/billiards, complimentary treats/drinks)
Negative reviews
- Very expensive / questionable value for money; not worth the price for some guests
- Wish for late checkout
- Communication can be challenging for non-Japanese speakers
- Not very accessible
- Cleanliness issue noted: dusty wooden bar behind the bed
Hamanoyu
9.4/10 (Based on 76 reviews )
413-0411 Shizuoka, Higashiizu, Inatori 1017, Japan
Hamanoyu is a traditional Japanese ryokan in Inatori (Higashiizu, Shizuoka), close to Izu-Inatori Station. Its key feature is the onsen bathing area on the rooftop floor, designed around multiple baths with open views toward the Pacific and the Izu Islands. In addition to shared baths, the property also offers reservable private bathing options for guests seeking more privacy. Accommodation focuses on Japanese-style comfort, with many ocean-view rooms and a selection of suites featuring in-room open-air hot-spring baths. Dining is centered on seafood-focused Japanese courses, typically served in the guest room or in a private dining space, depending on group size.
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- Nice customer service
- Exceptional meals (impressive dinner and breakfast spread)
- Meals served in-room; staff sets up/puts away futons
- Outdoor/public baths with great views (including ocean views)
- Attentive, friendly, professional staff; very clean and comfortable property
Negative reviews
- Location is inconvenient without self-driving
- Mosquitoes came in from outside when opening the window
- Tatami cushion was pretty thin (may be uncomfortable for back issues)
- Miscommunication resulted in no housekeeping
- Pillows could be better
Tatsuta Ryokan
9.2/10 (Based on 986 reviews )
420-3206 Shizuoka, Izu, Yugashima 347, Japan
Tatsuta Ryokan (also known as “Yugashima Tatsuta”) is a traditional ryokan in the Yugashima hot-spring area of Izu, Shizuoka, set along a mountain stream. The most distinctive feature is its onsen offering: a large shared bath plus four different private open-air baths that can be used when available, including at night. The property states its hot spring is 100% free-flowing from the source (no circulation and no chlorine). Dining focuses on “kawadoko” cuisine served on a riverside platform throughout the year, with seasonal kaiseki-style dishes and breakfast also available in the same setting. Rooms are Japanese-style, and some categories include an in-room open-air bath. Practical facilities include free on-site parking, Wi‑Fi in public areas, and luggage storage.
Detailed Ratings
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- Friendly/polite/helpful staff (including coordinating shuttle pickup and going beyond duties)
- Peaceful, serene atmosphere and beautiful riverside setting/views
- Spacious, clean, comfortable rooms; traditional Japanese architecture/style and amenities (e.g., yukata)
- Onsen facilities highly praised (four private baths, some outdoor; private in-room baths)
- Food highlighted, especially breakfast/dining by the river; dinner/kaiseki often described as outstanding
Negative reviews
- Some baths issues: private bath water lukewarm in cold/windy weather; public bath described as dated/not very clean; indoor bath old-looking
- Property/areas feel worn or in need of renovation (e.g., decay/paint, dated lobby carpet)
- Remote/hard to reach; transportation challenges and limited nearby dining options
- Some room/comfort issues: jutting bed edges; low futon/chair difficult; toilet paper quality; dim/older bathroom; odors in corridors/bathroom; smoke smell near entrance
- Service/policy/other issues: luggage storage not available due to staff limits; tattoo restriction for public bath not communicated; riverside seating uncomfortable; flies during riverside dining; privacy concern from path across river; one very negative report of staff member screaming; hot water suspended ~30 minutes; limited parking at entrance
Bousui
9.2/10 (Based on 152 reviews )
413-0302 Shizuoka, Higashiizu, Naramoto 1126-6, Japan
Bousui is a traditional ryokan in Naramoto (Higashiizu), Shizuoka, in the Hokkawa Onsen area. The bathing facilities are centered on natural hot-spring water, with shared indoor baths as well as open-air bathing options; some guest rooms also include an in-room bath, and private open-air baths are available depending on the plan. Wellness features may include a sauna and on-site spa/esthetic services. Stays are typically offered with half board, with Japanese meals served on site and the option of in-room dining. The property also has lounge and bar spaces, Wi‑Fi, a shop, and free parking, and it can arrange a reservation-based pick-up service from the nearest station.
Detailed Ratings
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- Exceptional warm and attentive staff; outstanding service and Japanese hospitality
- Private onsen/hot spring rooms described as breathtaking/insane, luxurious, and excellent (including gazebo)
- Meals highly praised (kaiseki dinner and breakfast; in-room dining); also good lounge snacks/drinks and afternoon tea
- Breathtaking ocean/sea views and relaxing atmosphere (sunset/full moon views; lounge views)
- Rooms described as very comfortable, spacious, well maintained/newly renovated; tatami-style rooms appreciated
Negative reviews
- Some staff English level/communication in English could be better
- Price considered a bit high (though said to be fair for what you get)
- Distance from the main train station
- Communal baths described as quite old
- Service/hospitality and service awareness inconsistent in some cases (e.g., not as good as other similar hotels; staff too busy to explain cooking; bar drinks collected early; pre-stay communication confusing)
Sanyo-so
9/10 (Based on 150 reviews )
410-2204 Shizuoka, Izunokuni, Mamamoue 270, Japan
Sanyo-so is a ryokan in Izunokuni (Shizuoka), in the Izu Nagaoka Onsen area, set within a large Japanese garden. Onsen bathing is a core part of the stay: all guestrooms have a private, free-flowing hot spring bath, while the communal bath area includes separate indoor baths and open-air rotenburo. The spring is an alkaline simple hot spring, known for a soft feel on the skin. Dining focuses on Japanese cuisine, with kaiseki-style dinner courses and a Japanese set breakfast served in the dining area, and some plans offering private dining. Practical facilities include free on-site parking, and the property operates under Prince Hotels.
Detailed Ratings
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- Wonderful, helpful and friendly staff (including restaurant staff); thoughtful hospitality gestures mentioned (e.g., gifts, accommodating needs).
- Spacious, clean rooms that feel private; many mention private gardens and in-room/private onsen.
- Exceptional Japanese garden/grounds (beautiful, well maintained; koi feeding mentioned).
- Meals highly praised by many (kaiseki dinner and Japanese-style breakfast; varied, meticulous, delicious).
- Privacy and peaceful/relaxing environment; shuttle pickup from train station mentioned.
Negative reviews
- No attractions near the ryokan.
- Beds/pillows/mattresses described as too hard; request for softer bedding.
- Breakfast time too early.
- Some front office staff seemed unhappy; staff not comfortable with English and little guidance for foreigners (one review).
- Cleanliness/maintenance issues noted: dusty heaters; private/attached onsen showing age/needs updating; stained rugs; room showed some wear; had to ask several times to have futon set up; no blinds/store causing early wake-up with sun; request for a reading light.
Summary Table
| Position | Hotel | Rating | #Reviews | Stars | Staff | Cleanliness | Comfort | Location | Value for money | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOQUAT西伊豆 | 9.8▲ | 29 | 5▲ | 10.0▲ | 9.8 | 9.8 | 8.7 | 9.4▲ | 9.8 |
| 2 | Narashino no sato Gyokusui -6 years or older- | 9.7 | 25 | 5▲ | 10.0▲ | 10.0▲ | 9.9 | 8.5▼ | 8.8 | 9.5 |
| 3 | Migiwaya | 9.6 | 220 | 4▼ | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.8 |
| 4 | Omuro no Mori Gyokusui -13 years or older- | 9.6 | 12 | 5▲ | 10.0▲ | 10.0▲ | 10.0▲ | 9.4▲ | 9.4▲ | 10.0▲ |
| 5 | Isaribi (No Children) | 9.4 | 242 | 4▼ | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.6 |
| 6 | Ochiairo | 9.4 | 120 | 5▲ | 9.7 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 9.3 | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| 7 | Hamanoyu | 9.4 | 0▼ | 5▲ | 9.8 | 9.6 | 9.2▼ | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| 8 | Tatsuta Ryokan | 9.2 | 986▲ | 4▼ | 9.6 | 9.4▼ | 9.4 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 9.2▼ |
| 9 | Bousui | 9.2 | 152 | 4▼ | 9.2▼ | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| 10 | Sanyo-so | 9▼ | 150 | 5▲ | 9.4 | 9.4▼ | 9.2▼ | 8.8 | 8.6▼ | 9.4 |
FAQ
LOQUAT Nishi-Izu is a small, ryokan-style auberge in Toi on the Nishi-Izu coast. Each accommodation comes with a private open-air hot-spring bath on its terrace, using water from the Toi onsen source. Dining leans Italian with a course dinner and breakfast, plus house-made gelato and freshly baked breads.
Hamanoyu in Inatori is known for its rooftop onsen floor with sweeping views toward the Pacific and the Izu Islands. Alongside shared baths, you can reserve private bathing for extra privacy. Many rooms have ocean views, and some suites add an in-room open-air hot-spring bath.
Narashino no sato Gyokusui is an adults-oriented ryokan in Naramoto, close to the Atagawa Onsen area and surrounded by garden and bamboo scenery. It uses natural, continuously refreshed hot-spring water, with an on-site public bath and many rooms featuring private open-air or semi open-air baths. Japanese-style meals are served on site, and wellness treatments like massage can be requested.
Migiwaya is a compact ryokan in Yaizu, within walking distance of Yaizu Station and near the fishing port. Every room is described as having its own open-air bath tied to Yaizu Kuroshio Onsen, with views oriented toward a garden or the port and sea. Dining focuses on kaiseki-style cuisine highlighting Suruga Bay seafood, paired with a selection of Shizuoka sake.
Tatsuta Ryokan in the Yugashima hot-spring area is set along a mountain stream, creating a calm, nature-forward stay. It offers a large shared bath and multiple private open-air baths, and the spring is described as source-fed with no chlorine. A signature highlight is riverside kawadoko dining featuring seasonal kaiseki-style dishes and breakfast.