Unzen Iwaki Ryokan vs Shimabara Station Hotel

Same City · Unzen Distance: 11.2km
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Unzen Iwaki Ryokan

7.7 70
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Shimabara Station Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
7.6 724
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (139)
7.4 (887)
Booking.com
8.3 (111)
6.9 (182)
Expedia
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7.4 (150)
Trip.com
8.4 (7)
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Overall Average
7.7 (257)
7.6 (1,219)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Unzen Iwaki Ryokan Shimabara Station Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Prime location within walking distance of Unzen Jigoku + Proximity to station and Shimabara Castle makes travel and sightseeing convenient, per many reviews
+ High-quality, authentic sulfurous hot spring water + High-floor rooms have great castle views, repeatedly praised
+ Generous and well-prepared breakfast and dinner + Welcome drinks at check-in and friendly staff leave strong impressions
+ Attentive and friendly service from the staff + Rooms are spacious for Japanese hotels and well-maintained, per reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- The building is dated and shows signs of wear - Facilities and furniture feel old and outdated, repeated complaints
- Some reports of insufficient soundproofing between rooms - Some rooms have odors, noise, or mosquitoes mentioned
- Cash-only payment may be required in some instances - Bathrooms are small or rooms feel cramped in some cases

Recommended For

Hot spring enthusiasts Traditional ryokan seekers

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples

Guest Reviews

Unzen Iwaki Ryokan

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Authentic sulfurous hot spring experience and peaceful atmosphere

Trip.com 10 Couple

Kind host, great onsen, and satisfying kaiseki dinner

Booking.com 8.0 Family

Spacious rooms, delicious meals, and fantastic onsen

Facilities are a bit dated

Shimabara Station Hotel

Agoda 8.0 Solo traveler

Convenient near station, welcome drink nice. Room small but sufficient

Agoda 9.6 Group traveler

Spacious rooms, friendly staff, great location

Agoda 7.2 Solo traveler

Clean, near onsen, great castle view

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Well-maintained and clean, fantastic castle view

Booking.com 8.0 Couple

Large room and stunning castle view, good location

Small bathroom

Location Comparison

Distance: 11.2km

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