Places to Stay in Nakanojo

Everything, the place, the architecture, the service, the onsens, the food and the staff. Everything was done to perfection and with so much aesthetics. The touch of a small gift for the birthday of my wife was so lovely. Thanks again to the lovely staffs.

Excellent dinner and breakfast The hotel is traditional and beautiful The rooms are confortable we especially appreciated the private onsen. The public onsen is nice. The personal is great

My 3D2N stay at Kashiwaya Ryokan was simply magical. The service staff were very kind and they would do their best to answer your requirements. There are 3 unique and clean private onsens to choose from which guests can visit as long as nobody is inside. The breakfasts and dinners were way beyond our expectations not just on the taste, but also the presentation which shows the genuine efforts of the kitchen staff. There is definitely no need to worry about being hungry as the meals filled us to the brim. The location is at one end of Shima Onsen town but there are bicycles which can be borrowed from the ryokan to cycle to the central area, as well as all the way to Lake Okushima if you are feeling adventurous. I hope the ryokan continues to maintain this standard as I would highly recommend people to stay there.

100 years old part of hotel is very characterful. The additions have made it quite a maze and it was fun finding the different 5 hot baths The outside rock garden hot spring nestled in the forest was the highlight and very enjoyable listening to the birds and watching the red leaves fall in the light breeze. I went to these baths in the evening and morning they were so relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

This is one of the best onsen I have ever been to. The place is located in a really peaceful place. We were welcomed by their kind staff and given us welcome tea and sweets. We have a family room which is really spacious. What I enjoyed most is our own private outside onsen which has a view of mountains and trees. The onboard meals are also SPECTACULAR! People might find the price a bit pricey but its all worth it! the experience is topnotch. If you will come via public transport, please note that there could be a bit of uphill walk from the bus stop. Other than that, it was a really lovely stay. It feels more like a retreat. Truly rejuvenating!

Where do I even start — this was our favourite stay in Japan! We originally booked for two nights but ended up extending our stay after a typhoon warning was issued for our next destination. The staff were incredibly accommodating, helping us weigh our options and moving us into another available room for the extra nights, ensuring that breakfast and dinner were included. Our host, Hinata, was absolutely wonderful. She spoke clear English and went over every detail of our stay — from cleaning times to meal preferences — with such care and professionalism. She was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made us feel at home. The rooms are incredibly spacious, with soft, cosy beds, including a TV with Netflix and Disney! Making it easy to spend the day inside doing nothing! The food was exceptional — comparable to a fine Australian degustation that would easily cost hundreds back home. One night, we were even treated to dinner at their sister restaurant down the road, where we enjoyed delicious Wagyu steak, complete with pick-up and drop-off service. There were also snacks and alcoholic drinks available for purchase, plus a daily happy hour from 2–5pm. The private onsens, both in-room and in the public facility, were perfect for unwinding — with free Yakult on hand as a thoughtful touch. They also offered complimentary pick-up and drop-off at the local bus stop for both arrival and departure, which made everything so seamless. It was the perfect escape from the bustle of Tokyo — relaxing, memorable, and truly special. I can’t wait to return!

The shared rooms are actually separate rooms with fabric curtains! Super convenient:) The staff are amazing!

What seems like a slightly drab motel from the road is a magical paradise inside! Absolutely amazing stay, felt rejuvenated after only a few nights! The food was also incredible- though they really don’t cater for vegetarians so my kid ate a lot of ice cream (and I ate all their sashimi). Top place, will remember it forever!

The staff hardly speaks English, despite the language barrier they were very nice and definitely helped us a lot with any request. The hotel is not suitable for those who have difficulty with stairs, there is no elevator and we had to change rooms to a more expensive room so that we would have fewer stairs, apart from this problem the rooms are lovely the view is wonderful and the food is great, everything is very clean and very pleasant