Japanese Inn Group

05/05/2025

We’re excited to share that three inns from our Japanese Inn Group have been ranked in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025 list for top ryokans in Japan!

We’re excited to share that three inns from our Japanese Inn Group have been ranked in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025 list for top ryokans in Japan! • 9th place : Kashiwaya Ryokan in Shima Onsen, Gunma• 13rd place : Hinodeya in Izu-Kogen, Shizuoka• 14th place : Kam...

10/04/2025

First baby Snow Monkey of Spring 2025!
Jigokudani Yaen-koen

30/07/2024

週末の釧路のイベント"霧フェス"で、釧路川渡し船（遊覧）の漕ぎ手として参加。ぎこちないながらも、なんとか無事にお客様を運ぶことができました！

16/07/2024

Have you ever seen wild monkeys?
For Japanese people, especially those living in rural areas like me, encountering monkeys is a common occurrence.

Have you ever seen wild monkeys? For Japanese people, especially those living in rural areas like me, encountering monkeys is a common occurrence. However, globally, wild monkeys are only found in Central and South America, Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan. Therefore, seeing wild monkeys is....

16/07/2024

Kyudo! 弓道！

Kyudo! As my main purpose to come to Japan was to practice Kyudo (the way of the bow), I was very happy to find this unique Ryokan. The owner holds the 6th Dan, and the Ryokan does not only have a hot spring to enjoy, but very unique a dojo (bow and arrow shooting range) … Review of Uotoshi Ryokan...

11/06/2024

It's still summer, but it's about time to start thinking about winter trips. Enjoy the snow in Japan!

For Japanese people living on Honshu and the northern islands, snow is a very familiar seasonal feature.However, there are many overseas visitors who have never seen snow before, and even a light dusting of snowflakes makes them very happy, saying “I've seen snow for the first time!

06/05/2024

Awesome traditional experience!

Awesome traditional experience The facilities were clean and beautiful (tatami floors) also they lend you yukatas to wear inside but you can also take them out if you want. The meals were delicious, we tried both breakfasts and the plentiful dinner. The personal was very attentive and helpful, alway...

29/04/2024

Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is pleased to announce today that it has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best for 2024, ranking No.11 Ryokan in Japan. The highest level of Tripadvisor’s awards, the Best of the Best winners are among the top 1% of listings...

14/04/2024

Review of Fuji Hakone Guest House(Kanagawa)
Thank you for a memorable experience!

Thank you for a memorable experience! The outside spring bath and their custumer service, care and engagement were top! Thank you for a memorable experience! I had one of the best experiences in my life. The host was super friendly, they helped me organise my day, and recommended places to eat. The....

23/02/2024

Review of Mokkoan Hotel(Tokyo)

Our week exploring Tokyo! A home-from-home in the Tokyo suburbs. Ito San and Chieko were fantastic hosts who made us feel extremely welcome in their 300-year old family house. They couldn’t do enough to help us and help us make the most of our stay. We even had a sake evening with them and other ....

11/02/2024

Review of Hotel Fukudaya (Tokyo)

Cozy I had to write an exam in Tokyo at Temple University (Japan campus). I specifically looked for a hotel that was conveniently located for me to take the exam early in the morning. I picked Hotel Fukudaya for the convenience but was wow’d overall. The people working at the reception were all ve...