Name: Sakoya -Yoshino-
Address: 2620 Yoshinoyama, Tondabayashi, Tondabayashi, Tondabayashi, 639-3115, Japan
Rating: 6

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Shitennoji Temple

Tennoji Zoo

Tsutenkaku Tower

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Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

Osaka Museum of History

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We booked this hotel 6 months in advance through aJapanese Travel agency to make sure that we get to see the Sakura  at Yoshino.We had no idea where the hotel was situated due to language barrier.Had to climb up the hill with our luggages and ask locals where the hotel was.After a long climb through the pretty town we finally found Sakoya.When we checked in  we were led to a room downstairs almost like a cellar  where the air was damp and freezing with toilet and basin outside in the hall!  I was livid since I had already paid and requested the toilet inside our room! I told the proprietor that it was unacceptable but was told that the hotel was fully booked during Sakura time and since we were not having dinner they had put us downstairs (in the cellar?)I told the proprietor that I would report this to Japan Travel Bureau and Trip advisor about this.After an hour or so we were led to an entirely different room which was much more pleasant from the last one.The proprietor later apologized and gave us a little gift before we left but it did not erase the bad memories we had of the place!

Unusual experience in Japan

This traditional Japanese in was a delight to stay in. The tatami room was a delight, the staff was very attentive and gracious. The location in Yoshino was very good for walking. The food was excellent and the hot springs provided perfect nightly relaxation.

Beautiful surroundings on My. Yoshino

Nice ryokan, considering the average facilities that you can usually met along your journey in Japan.
Comfortable and clean rooms with private bathroom.
Nice onsen and stunning view on Yoshino mountains, perfect stay for hanami festival.
Excellent japanese food in the large banquet room!
Recommended
Arigatou

Ryokan in Yoshino

Sakoya is a very old inn, over 300years old and while charming it is in need of repairs to improve the user experience. Owners and staff were very polite and warm but spoke little English. Rooms are Japanese style, I stayed in one with a western toilet however hygiene and cleanliness are very questionable. Toilet is not very well cleaned, hairs from previous guests were in the bath sinkhole and never cleaned, also the toilet leaked and had strong sewage smell. There was a problem with their hot water boiler so hot water either was not available or limited. Soap and shampoo were provided in large bottles and refilled but either diluted and the exterior of the bottles had a lot of grime. Futons were very damp and had a strong odor and sheets had stains. Even our Japanese friends who were staying next door complained about the hygiene and cleanliness levels. The redeeming quality is the inn's public bath, we literally took all our baths in there because of the poor condition of our toilet. The price costs as much as a 5-star hotel but the experience was sorely in need of improvement. 

Could be better

it is a lovely ryokan, run by lovely people who are more than happy to go out of their way to accommodate peoples' needs. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the food, (if you are keen on traditional Japanese fish courses) is devine. But it is just not worth the price tag - they also need more clarity in their advertising regarding their onsen (hot spring) and whether the room you are booking includes on or not. Honestly, we would not have booked this ryokan had we known our room (that was more expensive than 4 nights accommodation in Osaka combined) did not contain a private onsen, we would not have booked it, so be wary regarding that - but we cannot fault the stay itself, maybe they just need to cheapen the deal...

decimal point in the wrong place?

Personally I am familiar with ryokan type hotel and have several experience. The hotel is old school but I was quite enjoy the atmosphere.
The public hot spring bath is really good and provide free sake, but the issue with temperature control. One of pool is just too hot to bathe.
Only few staff can speak English which mean mostly can not have proper communication.
Which is fine but here is serious issue, my trip partner is vegetarian. I've confirmed it's ok with them the meal availability during booking and even the time we arrive. But they can't make it either forgot or mistake in dinner. After I complained about it, next morning the breakfast fail again.
Although the front desk really apologize about that and refund particular amount to us.
But I think this isn't acceptable and need to be improved.

Soso Ryokan experience

I know that any half decent ryokan in Japan is going to cost you an arm and a leg. But for the price we payed (over $600 per night for three people) we expected a bit more from the facilities. 

The service however was really good. The women running the place were extremely helpful, though only spoke a little English. They really did try to make you feel at home. Every concern I had was met with prompt attention. They went out of thier way for us several times. For example, as we were being driven to the train station to leave, the staff member asked us if we had seen the temple. We hadn't, so he turned the car around and drove us back up the mountain so we could see it. He even paid our entrance fee! Then he gave us a little tour and history of the place and waited patiently while we explored and took pictures. They couldn't have been more accommodating!

I thought the baths were really nice, although they did start to get too hot towards the end of the evening. I tried to get in one more time before bed and couldn't even get my foot in. The free sake in a barrel in the baths was a nice touch. I think I enjoyed a little too much of that. 

The food however was ok. The dinner was nice but the breakfast was not good at all. I ate almost none of it. If I had called ahead though we could have gotten a western style breakfast. So that is partially my fault since I know I don't enjoy Japanese style breakfast. 

The room was where they lost most of thier points. The bathroom was not clean. I would not have used that shower even if there wasn't a public bath. The water that came out of the faucet was a rusty brown and the whole thing smelled of sewage. I used bottled water to brush my teeth. It was pretty unpleasant. 

All in all, I did like Sakoya. Especially since it was a last minute booking, as I visited shortly after the March earthquake and had to quickly change my travel plans. The staff was great and the location is beautiful. But I don't think I liked it enough to go back, especially for that much money. The condition of the room being the major deterrent. But I do wish them all the best.

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