Seiryu-so

We spent two nights at Seiryuso Ryokan. We walked from Rendaiji train station and it was a lovely 10 minute mountain view walk. We got to the ryokan about 45 minutes before check-in and they welcomed us warmly and immediately helped us with our luggages and checked us in smoothly. They explained how to use their rooms with tatami mats (as we haven't had the experience before) and also explained the entire area thoroughly. Our room had a river view and we could hear the river flowing when we opened the windows. They provided us with origami paper and instructions on how to make a crane. We loved this activity alot and learned something new! We enjoyed the onsens, pools, saunas and steam rooms all to ourselves between 6-8pm. The facilities were exceptional and very clean. And as we are coming from Finland, our review of their Finnish style sauna was 10/10 :D One mistake we did was to not reserve food ahead of time and weren't aware we can't just order food as any other hotel. This mistake was completely our fault and we should've looked into their official website instead of relying on booking .com information only. They are not able to provide breakfast and dinner without prior reservation. However it was not a problem, there is a convenience store a short walk away and they provide free shuttle to the nearby town as well. We took their shuttle in the morning to Shimoda and enjoyed the cable car and other sights there. It was a 3km walk back and they offered to drive us back but we chose to walk as the scenery was absolutely beautiful. The person who drove us was very friendly and we conversed in broken Japanese and English as much as we could with him. When we were leaving, one of their employees made us a origami Mt. Fuji which we appreciated a lot. They also drove us to the train station in Shimoda as well. Overall, we had an amazing time at Seiryuso and would love to come back again. Thank you!

More information about the food reservations in booking.com site would be great. Disclaimer of "no possibility to arrange meals without prior reservation" would be helpful.

I loved that it was so traditional but well-kept, and it felt very safe. It had the works (onsen, bath, pool), and good parking space. The room had a beautiful view of the river and when the sun came in it was gorgeous! The staff were super lovely, helpful, and polite, especially the two men at the front desk - they made our stay! Overall a really nice place and would gladly stay again if I could.

The location is amazing. The staff is doing a great job. Thanks to the bartender for his creations. Enjoy the onsen!

施設は良かった

部屋が開けた瞬間臭すぎて おしっこの匂い？みたいなのが染み付いていて 換気をしても直らずずっと臭くて チェックアウトした後持ち物、服などにも匂いが染み付いていて最悪だった