We couldn´t afford to stay the night here, but we decided to splurge on the banquet lunch in a private room. It was very much worth it! First of all, I was able to easily correspond by email with the staff in order to make a reservation (required). When we arrived, our server for the meal was waiting in the... More

We had lunch at this lovely hotel/restaurant,There is a little garden beside the restaurant, The lunch was delicious, and the service is great, We all love this restaurant!

All that has been said about this Ryokan is absolutely true. This was my first time in Japan and the first Hotel I stayed at so I was absolutely overwhelmed by this fantastic Inn. It is faultless and I have never been looked after so well. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff and we had the banquet served... More

On his 90th birthday, my uncle who could not recall what he had for breakfast, remembered in vivid detail our stay at Ryokan Kurashiki some 25 years ago. I returned with friends this year, and found a beautifully refurbished old merchant's home on the historic canal, with the same level of flawless hospitality, the same lovely garden, and the same... More

First Kurashiki - what a beatiful little town. With their old buildings and the canal - we were really overwhelmed. Then the Ryokan with its excellent service - absolutely marvellous. You have to see how they treat you here - the private onsen which you can have together with your partner and the kitchen is just amazing. We loved the... More

From the attentive service the moment we stepped in - to stepping into our room at the ryokan - savoring the delicious dinner and the breakfast next day - everything was perfect. We had just come from another luxurious ryokan but Kurashiki definitely added the warmth and character. The ambiance and decor definitely had a bring the outdoor inside influence... More

Probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. When making the reservation they were slightly apologetic that it was their smallest room (they only have five or six) - but it was 60 square metres, with a huge tatami mat room, and adjoining double bedroom with huge and very comfortable twin beds. The service was outstanding - there are... More

Want to be treated like royalty? This is the place. Our "person" took care of us. Our accommodation was a 4-room apartment in the hotel. Everything was lovely and immaculate. The food was good and elegantly presented. There was internet. Mostly, the people were grace personified. What a great way to begin our vacation. Though we did not require this... More

I've been visiting Japan for 25 years and have always enjoyed my time there. But our recent visit to the Ryokan Kurashiki was one of the most memorable stays I've had. We stopped in Kurashiki on our way back from Naoshima Island which was also fantastic. We hadn't been able to get much information before hand and so were a... More