Magome Chaya vs The RYOKAN O Magome Chaya vs The RYOKAN O
Overview
Magome Chaya
Magome Chaya
The RYOKAN O
The RYOKAN OLive Price Comparison
| Site | Magome Chaya Magome Chaya | The RYOKAN O The RYOKAN O |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Magome Chaya Magome Chaya | The RYOKAN O The RYOKAN O |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.0
(2,848)
|
8.9
(1,182)
|
| Booking.com |
-
|
8.6
(895)
|
| Overall Average |
8.8
(2,848)
|
8.9
(2,077)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Magome Chaya Magome Chaya | The RYOKAN O The RYOKAN O |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Dinner and breakfast are delicious, with frequent praise for salted rainbow trout and mushroom stew | + Staff kindness and hospitality mentioned repeatedly in all reviews |
| + Friendly staff, international team makes English communication easy, repeated in reviews | + Rooms and shared bathrooms/showers always clean and well-maintained |
| + Shared bathrooms and toilets are clean | + Walking distance to Nakatsugawa Station, convenient for pre-hike stays |
| + Old-style rooms give a ryokan-like feel, often mentioned | + Free welcome drinks at check-in and morning self-serve coffee/bread impress |
| + Tatami/futon beds comfortable with authentic ryokan feel | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Winter cold is mentioned as a drawback | - Stairs to 2nd floor+ rooms inconvenient with lots of luggage |
| - Lack of check-in explanations caused issues using kitchen or public bath | - Thin walls with noise warning, but actual noise is minimal |
| - Old building has creaky floors and doors | |
Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Nature lovers
|
Recommended For
Nakasendo Hikers
Couples/Groups
Solo Travelers
|
Guest Reviews
Magome Chaya
Magome ChayaOld-style room feels like ryokan, dinner breakfast excellent. Most memorable after 9 Japan trips
Guesthouse near post town village. Great memories
Too cold
Book dinner. Salted trout and mushroom stew must-tries. Warmest staff in village
Cleaner than expected
Overpriced for no breakfast, no check-in explanations for facilities
International staff, English ok, clean shared facilities. Heart of Magome
Creaky floors doors in old building
The RYOKAN O
The RYOKAN OFriendly front desk, free drinks & breakfast, good soundproofing
Clean spacious room, great atmosphere
Stairs & toilet location inconvenient
Near station, friendly English-speaking staff, free breakfast
Walk to station, comfy traditional ryokan, free coffee
Clean cozy, friendly staff, near station
Location Comparison
Distance: 6.4km
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