Iwasu-so vs The RYOKAN O

Same City · Nakatsugawa Distance: 9.4km
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Iwasu-so

★★ 2-Star
8.7 66
Nakatsugawa
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The RYOKAN O

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 1,182
Nakatsugawa
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Iwasu-so The RYOKAN O
Agoda
8.7 (66)
8.9 (1,182)
Booking.com
8.5 (52)
8.6 (895)
Expedia
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8.6 (76)
라쿠텐트래블
8.7 (140)
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Trip.com
8.6 (4)
9.1 (71)
Overall Average
8.7 (262)
8.9 (2,224)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Iwasu-so The RYOKAN O
Strengths Strengths
+ Multiple family baths available anytime without time limits, frequently praised + Staff kindness and hospitality mentioned repeatedly in all reviews
+ Staff are friendly and attentive to requests, repeated in reviews + Rooms and shared bathrooms/showers always clean and well-maintained
+ Delicious and hearty meals with local ingredients get consistent praise + Walking distance to Nakatsugawa Station, convenient for pre-hike stays
+ Shuttle service makes station and hiking access convenient + Free welcome drinks at check-in and morning self-serve coffee/bread impress
+ Quiet natural setting perfect for onsen relaxation, commonly noted + Tatami/futon beds comfortable with authentic ryokan feel
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Aging facilities with many stairs and no elevator noted in complaints - Stairs to 2nd floor+ rooms inconvenient with lots of luggage
- Some rooms lack fridge and have hard pillows - Thin walls with noise warning, but actual noise is minimal
- Bugs mentioned due to natural surroundings

Recommended For

Families Friends Couples Nature lovers

Recommended For

Nakasendo Hikers Couples/Groups Solo Travelers

Guest Reviews

Iwasu-so

라쿠텐트래블 5.0 Family

Family baths free, customized meals, new room terrace relaxing

라쿠텐트래블 4.0 Family

Late checkout, multiple family baths

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Private onsen great with nature, nice breakfast

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Excellent shuttle and kind staff, great onsen

Breakfast too heavy

라쿠텐트래블 3.0 Family

Good staff atmosphere

Slow check-in, no fridge, hard pillow

The RYOKAN O

Agoda 10.0 Group

Friendly front desk, free drinks & breakfast, good soundproofing

Agoda 9.6 Couple

Clean spacious room, great atmosphere

Stairs & toilet location inconvenient

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Near station, friendly English-speaking staff, free breakfast

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Walk to station, comfy traditional ryokan, free coffee

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Clean cozy, friendly staff, near station

Location Comparison

Distance: 9.4km

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