Sakahijiri gyokushoen

This place was AMAZING. I very nearly have nothing negative to say about this property. We paid a good price for a garden view room that had an open air onsen ensuite that was beyond our expectations. I wish I took more photos of the room itself but we were pleasantly surprised at how large the room was. It had beautiful tatami floors, two full sized beds that were the most comfortable beds we laid in. They had two TVs in the room that also had services like youtube, netflix, amazon prime & so many more (you do have to use your own subscription and login to access these services). The onsen was always hot and ready to use. The shower was easy to use and had different shower heads available for use. They had different options for Yukatas that we could wear after we bathed and the dinner services were large and delicious. Some of the food options were adventurous for a westerner but they were all well-made. Just make sure to reserve the dinner service at least 2 days in advance with the property. We also enjoyed a Kaiseki breakfast that was large but not too hearty so it was easy to eat and not feel too burdened by the amount throughout the day. There are grocery stores nearby that you can buy extra foods from and if you bring the items you want re-heated to the front desk they would be happy to re-heat it for you. They had staff that spoke English but even if they were unavailable the Japanese staff did their best with google translate. I would absolutely come to this Ryokan again the next time we stay in Toi.

Getting to the hotel was an adventure in itself. It took 6 hours from Yokosuka with 4 train transfers and a 45 minute bus ride. The trains don't go to the the west side of the Izu Peninsula or at least we never figured one out. Luckily the bus stop was just down the street from the hotel. Our check-in was a little bumpy at first. I think they have a new person at the front desk. Once we had our room, the rest of the time was great. We opted for the dinner and breakfast which is a little pricey, but so worth it. The food was amazing. They deliver it to your room, set it all up and let you enjoy it all privately. Our room came with a large private onsen. The water was hot and the sounds of the trickling water made it all so relaxing! Just a FYI, the hotel stocks the refer with beverages to purchase (soda, beer, sake, and water). The water is not free as it is in some hotels. They also charged me ¥500 for a bucket of ice. All in all, still a great place to stay.

The place is marvellous - it's a traditional ryokan in a small town. Having the option of a hot tub in the room itself gave an opportunity to spend more time sightseeing in the area. Food in the ryokan was absolutely great.

The hotel grounds were excellent. We never left the compound for two days while we relaxed on our private deck with our own onsen and garden. The room was spacious and traditional. The kaiseki set menu food was awesome. There was an English speaking staff assigned to attend us and she did an excellent job, as did her colleagues, of making us welcome. Even though we were reluctant to leave our sanctuary we did reserve time in a private onsen facing the forest and really enjoyed it. Lovely time out in the gardens enjoying the sunshine in our yukata. Best hotel experience on our trip.

We were more than pleasantly surprised by this stay. The hotel is very traditional and surrounded by beautiful nature. You can easily walk to the beach and enjoy the great views of the mountains and the forest. At night you can even hear the sounds of the forest. The staff is exceptionally nice and will go out of their way to help you. We felt very welcomed and got help anytime we needed it. Our room also had the most stunning view of the ocean. The room was also very spacious, clean and beautifully furnished. We reserved breakfast and dinner and it was a great experience! Just keep in mind that the meals are very traditional japanese. The Onsen experience was also very relaxing. The public baths are great and you can also reserve a private Onsen once a day. We would love to stay again!!!