Sumiyoshi Ryokan

This place was wonderful! The hosts were so attentive and caring. The location was ideal and the accommodations were just what we were expecting. The traditional breakfast and dinner were both delicious (we had two breakfasts and one dinner) and eating in a tatami room was fun. Loved this spot!

When we came back to our room after it was changed, it smelled of cigarette smoke. Not sure where it came from but once we opened the windows it would air out.

The staff here are really friendly and accommodating. The ryokan is beautiful and looked after well. I unfortunately got downgraded after the first night because I was traveling solo and the larger room that I booked could have been used for more people. If I stayed here again I would want to make sure I got that first room again as that was unbeatable!

This ryokan served the best dinner and breakfast I've had in Japan. The service was warm and friendly. Great location overlooking the river.

I was disappointed when the proprietor wanted to charge me in dollars using a very poor exchange rate. Say no to this and demand they charge you in yen.

the bathrooms can be locked if it is empty so it is possible to have a private bath. the landlady was lovely, and taught us some japanese. the style was very authentic but it was very clean. it was right in the centre and has private parking spots.

dinner was in the bedroom so we had to keep everything tidy when the land lady came in to serve meals. meals served in another room would have been better.