The RYOKAN O vs Iwasu-so

Same City · Nakatsugawa Distance: 9.4km
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The RYOKAN O

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 1,182
Nakatsugawa
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Iwasu-so

★★ 2-Star
8.7 66
Nakatsugawa
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Nakasendo Hikers Couples/Groups Solo Travelers

Recommended For

Families Friends Couples Nature lovers

Guest Reviews

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

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

Location Comparison

Distance: 9.4km

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