Hotel berhampiran Taman Matsubara, Izu

Very enthusiastic staff during check in. Ryokan is run mostly by foreign staff who spoke fluent English. They are hardworking and welcoming. Room allocated is aged and musty smelling. Hot spring bath is good though. Kaiseiki Dinner at this ryokan was the worst of the four we had during our Izu pennisula trip. We were served beef that was not fresh, sashimi with tough tendon that should have been removed by the chef. We will not return and do not recommend.

This will likely be our favourite stay of our entire trip! It felt like the most warm homely and welcoming step back into a Japan that is rapidly disappearing. The food is sublime, effectively a 14 course tasting menu of authentic local food, sat on tatami mats with the wood fires next to you, dressed in a lovely Yukata provided by the ryokan! I cannot recommend this stay enough, the mountains around are gorgeous. We got off the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka at Mishima station and rented a car for the day to see Mt Fuji and Izu peninsula which all worked out great!

Good vibe and very authentic Japanese ryokan. Never get thirsty with soda/beer machines everywhere freeflow during the day, never get hungry with afternoon oden, traditional many dishes kaiseki dinner, midnight supper and western/japanese breakfast. Offered both public and private onsen, relaxing to the max.

This onsen is very affordable and offers great value for money. One of the best things is the availability of private onsen baths that don’t require any reservation—you can simply walk in and use them. There are quite a few private baths available, so the waiting time is usually very short or almost none. However, there aren’t many dining options nearby, so it’s best to come prepared, especially if you plan to stay for a while. Overall, it’s a great choice for a relaxing and hassle-free onsen experience!

We had a wonderful stay at Tofuya Resort & Spa Izu last month. The resort is beautifully nestled in a peaceful, green setting with stunning views and fresh air. The onsen and spa facilities were excellent — the hot springs were relaxing and well-maintained, perfect after a day of exploring Izu. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with thoughtful amenities. Staff were friendly and provided great service throughout our stay. The food was delicious, especially the fresh local ingredients. Overall, it’s a fantastic place for a relaxing getaway. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a serene spa resort in Japan. We would love to return!

The best ryokan I have ever visited in Japan. You feel at home. It is located in a picturesque place with its own sakura alley, momiji. There is a bamboo grove. Breakfasts and dinners (kaiseki) are interesting and delicious. You can feel the constant attention of the ryokan staff. The onsens are varied and beautiful, after visiting them, my skin became very smooth. The rooms are historical, large, classic, very pleased. I recommend Arai Ryokan!

The staff was very professional and kind. We reserved the private onsen for an additional cost. We booked the biggest onsen. The washing area and the changing room was impeccably clean. The end of the tub however was a bit scary. The walls and ceiling was covered in spider webs and there were giant spiders hanging on there which was a bit unnerving. Otherwise the public washing areas and the room were very clean. The ryokan however is a bit outdated. There are some markings on the wall and curtains.

Booked room with the onsen and it was a nice touch but it might cost a bit... nevertheless the service was good and they do have free shuttle. Just take note its just to the station. If you would like to visit Shuzenji temple, you gotta get down and walk the other direction. Breakfast has a wide variety. 👍🏻 P.s. try checking in earlier, cause when it gets dark, its might be difficult to find your way up the mountain as road is winding.

Waking up to see the Mount Fuji from the room is the highlight. Hot spring is also available in the room. The hotel rooms are spacious and located over the hillside - the most convenient way to commute between buildings are via car/ shuttle bus; walking may take much longer. Lights in the room are a bit too dim to us. Limited amenities are available, with no toothbrush/ toothpaste in room. Futons are available, but self-serve. Access to Laforet and Izu Marriott public hot springs is available. Unfortunately towels are not available in the public bath of Laforet - towels need to brought from hotel room. Standard dinner / breakfast buffets are available.

Thank you for the hospitality. Amazing staff , great food and a good hotel. I want to send my gratitude to the staff who found my Samsung watch and sent it to me back to the UK. I recommend 100% .