Arai Ryokan vs Sakahijiri Gyokushoen

Same City · Izu Distance: 13.8km

Overview

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Arai Ryokan

★★★★ 4-Star
9.3 525
Izu
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Sakahijiri Gyokushoen

★★★★ 4-Star
7.9 166
Izu
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.2 (845)
8.1 (595)
Booking.com
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8.1 (348)
Expedia
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8.8 (13)
Trip.com
9.2 (89)
8.9 (28)
Overall Average
9.3 (934)
7.9 (984)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Arai Ryokan Sakahijiri Gyokushoen
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews highlight the fun of exploring various onsen facilities + Many reviews praise spacious rooms with private onsens for privacy
+ Staff's friendly and attentive service is repeatedly mentioned + Beautiful gardens and nature views from rooms mentioned repeatedly
+ Kaiseki meals praised for freshness and presentation + Staff's friendly and attentive service praised in multiple reviews
+ Riverside views and garden walks described as peaceful + Open-air baths and room onsen water quality consistently good
+ Tatami rooms' wood scent and traditional ambiance impressive
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Some reviews complain of expressionless or cold staff service - Old building layout feels maze-like in complaints
- Slight concerns about tatami cleanliness in reviews - Public baths have leaves or uneven temperatures in reviews
- Riverside rooms lack privacy; no kids' menus noted - Few nearby restaurants, need to book meals ahead

Recommended For

Families Couples Nature lovers

Recommended For

Couples Families Onsen lovers

Guest Reviews

Arai Ryokan

Agoda 9.6 Family with teens

Great river bamboo view, full service with dedicated staff care

Agoda 10.0 Group travelers

Lovely garden walks, woody room scent, clean onsen perfect for long soaks

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Best outdoor rotenburo, thoughtful seafood kaiseki

Trip.com 10 Family

Facilities, dinner breakfast, staff service all satisfying, highly recommend traditional ryokan

Trip.com 10 Couple

History and tradition satisfied, onsen service meals all great

Tatami cleanliness slightly lacking

Sakahijiri Gyokushoen

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Private onsen in room and spacious, comfy bed was best

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Great open-air onsen and polite staff

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great baths and delicious food

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Thoughtful service, upgrade, and onsen satisfied

Booking.com 9.5 Couple

Huge room and private onsen, clean facilities

Few nearby eateries

Location Comparison

Distance: 13.8km

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