Unzen Miyazaki Ryokan

This is a very nice ryokan in a beautiful location. I pity anyone who tries to drive here, they will collect you in a shuttle bus from Nagasaki station. This is our third ryokan experience and each one has been different. The kaiseki feast was exceptional, this was served in our room in the evening sitting on tatami mats as usual but breakfast was at tables in a communal dining room which is unusual. You can wear your yukata to this if you wish but most Japanese wear their normal going out gear. You can book a private onsen which is an essential part of your experience in a ryokan. Popping a small icecream in your mouth when emerging as a boiled lobster is to experience satori. Excellent English is spoken by staff at reception. I would very much recommend this ryokan and Unzen in general for at least two nights. Just a few general points: The village of Unzen is a 5min walk away. Having arrived after dark, we didn't realise this and booked the shuttle bus to drive us there the following morning. There was very little open in the village when we were there. Oddly there is no convenience store eg. 7-11 but there is a small Japanese general store. The Tourist Office is a 2min walk toward the village and is very helpful for advice on local sightseeing. If you want to take the cable car (and you will), the bus there is 11am, If you miss this the next is 2pm.