Hotel di Hayakawa

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has a lot going for it, but a few things detracted from the overall experience - many of which are not the fault of the ryokan itself, but it's worth noting. We've stayed at tons of top onsen ryokans throughout Japan, but what intrigued us most about visiting Keiunkan had to do with its history - it's officially recognized as the oldest continually operating inn/hotel in the world. It was established in 705 A.D., and has been run by the same family which is in its 53rd generation. That alone had us excited. The fact that the Suite that we booked - the ”special room Kitadake,” with its top floor corner location and free-flowing open-air outdoor Onsen (natural hot springs) bath, had us giddy with excitement. The two primary downsides are its location (and surrounds) and lack of any historical vibe. First, it’s in the middle of nowhere. Usually, that would be fine, but there is nothing to see and do within 30 minutes (driving) of the ryokan. Minobusan (and Minobusan Kuon-ji Temple) are about a half-hour away, but not really a must-do. Aside from that… nothing. Also, along the way there, all we saw were trucks after big trucks (hardly any cars) carrying gravel/rocks. And all along the Hayakawa River, there were mounds of sand and massive boulders that either were excavated by the trucks or were dumped there. And then there were tons and tons of quarries. And lots of road construction, with construction staff managing traffic every 5 minutes or so (the roads were one lane each way, naturally.) It was dusty, and the river was not picturesque at all. We later learned from our room attendant that Japan is building a Magnetic Levitation Train with much of it planned to run underground, so there was a ton of work in the area in building the tunnel that would pass through Shizuoka and Yamanashi. This will continue until at least 2027, so this is something to be mindful about. Secondly, if you didn't know that Keiunkan was originally established in 705AD, you would not have any sense of Keiunkan being an old, historic property. This has to do with a massive typhooon which completely devastated the property (and the entire area) about 60 years ago, and all of the then-exhibited items from antiquity (scrolls, ceramics, paintings, etc.) were also lost. That said, this is not unusual in Japan, where typhoons, fires and earthquakes are the norm, and Keiunkan was probably rebuilt at least 8 times over the course of its history. Still, it's a shame that no trace of its historic past is evident to guests when staying at the ryokan. FYI, the current building was built a few miles away from the original location in 1997, and let's just say it is not exactly an architectural beauty. It's also a rather large property by ryokan standards, with 37 total rooms. This can be a plus, what with Keiunkan having quite a few public Onsen options on site - something that only a handful of much smaller luxury ryokans can offer on the same scale. As a ry

I stayed here with my 16 year old son. We were looking for something very authentic Japanese. Kakurinbo was perfect. We stayed two days after arriving in Japan and it was a great peaceful quiet way to recover from jet lag. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms very clean and spacious. We had the garden view and enjoyed green tea each morning while watching the giant koi fish in the pond. The food was Delicious and artful in presentation. Even my 16 year old son who lives in frozen pizza and ice cream was happy with the food. The wine bath was a special treat and relaxing to soak each evening with a window to view the garden. Even the map they gave us on arrival was awesome not was very detailed and had so Lucy information that was useful as well as interesting. I was sad that the first day I lost mine but the gave me another. We went each morning to the temple service and I recommend to go. During the service a monk shows the incense bowls and invites people up to burn incense. The “map” explains how to do it and watch someone go up then don’t be shy and do it. Also don’t forget to do the water purifying outside. Again, the “map” explains. We also took the ropeway to the top and we’re blessed with a view of Mt.Fuji. Thank you for a memorable time my son and I will always cherish.

ホテルの入り口に止めるとスタッフの方が迎えに来て荷物を運んでくださいます。 スタッフの対応は良かったです。 リーズナブルなお部屋ですが、トイレ、バス等別々で洗面所は若干狭かったですが、 水回りは問題なしです。 ただトイレに入るときの段差が割とあり、お年寄りが特に深夜の時に寝ぼけて足を外しそうなのが心配ですね。 ローベッドですが、気持ちよく眠れました。 外の風景はいいのですが、網戸が動かせないのがちょっとマイナスだったかな。 まぁ虫が入ってくるので仕方ないんでしょうけど。 夕食はビュッフェ。動画を参考に楽しみにしている方々からみたら意外と少ないと感じるかも？ ただピンポイントで好物が割とあるため自分的には満足。 山女魚は看板商品なだけでにあって、焼き魚があまり得意でない自分であっても 骨があまり感じられず美味しくいただけました。珍しく二本も頂きました。 朝のビュッフェは他のホテルとはまた違ったスタイルのメニューばかりです。 パン類が豊富で、これまた山女魚入りのクロワッサンも美味しかったです。 またスタッフが焼きたてのクロワッサンを配ってたのも良し！ 温泉は夜間に男女入れ替えになるが基本のスタイルは同じ。 脱衣所は綺麗で貴重品ロッカーありです。 内湯は36度の硫黄泉、隣が下部共同温泉のアルカリ泉。 外はオール下部共同温泉でぬる湯から熱湯まであり。 硫黄泉はほのかに感じる程度だが、バブルバス、ジェットバスで匂いを飛ばしてくれるので、割と匂いが飛んできます。 よってジェットバス等に背を置くと硫黄の匂いがあまり飛ばなくなり、残念な事に。 湯上がりサービスは夕食まではアルコール、何種かのドリンクは太鼓祭りまで、 アイスは22時までだったかな？ 湯上がりサービス自体は満足ですが、やはり全て23時頃まで解放してほしかったですね。 硫黄臭、不感温度の両方を好む自分にとっては満足できる宿でした。

Yuyado Umezono is located in Minobu and takes about 5 minutes walk from Shimobe Onsen Station, near Shimobe Onsen and Mt. Minobe. Yukata are available for guests to wear during their stay. Guests may borrow irons at no additional charge (please inquire at the front desk for details). Facility includes a communal bath. The hotel possesses 11 guest rooms.

60 minutes by taxi from JR SHizuoka station. An inn with an atmosphere of the Showa period, located in the mountain. We have pride in our outdoor bath and dishes with rusticity.

The chartered and open-air baths are a delight! A small, health-oriented hotel offering hot springs and kaiseki cuisine prepared by hand

Located in Minobu, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Fujikawa Craft Park and Tsumugi Spa. This vacation home is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Lake Motosuko.Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Located in Minobu, Temple Hotel Shimanobo is within a 15-minute walk of Mt. Minobu Kuonji Temple and Grave of Nichirenshoto Gosoan. This ryokan is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from Lake Motosuko.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a vending machine.Japanese breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Limited parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.