Masugen Ryokan vs Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

Same City · Yoshino Distance: 10.6km
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Masugen Ryokan

★★★ 3-Star
7.9 8
Yoshino
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Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 20
Yoshino
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Masugen Ryokan Scenic Inn HOUNKAN
Agoda
8.2 (12)
8.6 (154)
Expedia
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9.0 (20)
Trip.com
10.0 (1)
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Overall Average
7.9 (13)
8.3 (174)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Masugen Ryokan Scenic Inn HOUNKAN
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews highlight the nostalgic Showa atmosphere and great night vibe + Staff attentiveness and friendliness repeated across sites
+ Staff friendliness is repeatedly praised + Kaiseki dinner and breakfast praised as exquisite and tasty
+ Local Nara wagyu and native chicken dishes are delicious + Clean indoor onsen perfect for relieving daily fatigue
+ Good soundproofing and warmth from hot water bottles and kotatsu + Stunning valley/mountain/cherry blossom views from rooms frequently mentioned
+ Satisfaction with onsen and meals
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Wish toilets and bathrooms were more modern - Far from ropeway mentioned in reviews
- Corridors and toilets feel cold - Over-200-year-old building feels outdated in parts

Recommended For

Couples Families Hikers

Recommended For

Couples Nature lovers Onsen enthusiasts

Guest Reviews

Masugen Ryokan

Agoda 10.0 Family with teens

Meals hearty and tasty, fun hot water bottle. Kids loved snow and icicles

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Great Showa vibe, good soundproofing. Friendly staff, satisfied with onsen and meals

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Night atmosphere is the best

Agoda 8.0 Couple

Warm with hot water bottle and kotatsu, friendly staff

Corridors and toilet cold

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Very good experience

Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Wonderful kaiseki, attentive staff, clean relaxing onsen, stunning morning valley view

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Total relaxation, great staff, mountain views, enjoyed onsen, sound sleep, impressive food

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Excellent proactive service, meals improve over stay, great value ryokan for mountains

Agoda 7.6 Group

Far from ropeway but superb cherry blossom room view

Agoda 7.6 Couple

Friendly staff allowed early check-in in rain, interesting 200yo history

Some parts outdated

Location Comparison

Distance: 10.6km

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