Holiday Rentals in Makinohara

I had a very important Zoom call and the Wifi worked great with no hiccups. The bed was soft. The shower was relaxing.

Very typical Ryokan, with pleasant hosts, delicious food and calm atmosphere. We slept a whole 10 hours, which is way more than we are used to. The food was delicious.

pros - Quite nice location next to castle - Rooftop was a nice touch but it was too cold we didn’t use it - recently renovated (but bath system is quite old) - House manual very easy to navigate and understand - Smart tv was convenient but placed where you can’t see from the sofa, you have to sit on the stools to watch - place was stylish, clean and well organized cons - host automatic messaged us almost everyday weeks prior to our stay reminding us to complete guest forms and how we can't park on the road momentarily to unload, but failed to provide door code a day before check in as stated. A few hours before check in I had to ask and they replied quite promptly. - check in time was 3-5pm. I don't understand that as this is a self check in property. they asked if we were checked in at 5:08pm, we didn't until 6 something and I let them know when we did, but that was weird. - Located on 3rd floor with narrow staircase. Do not recommend for those with large/multiple luggage. Not being allowed to do short brief stop on the road to unload is troublesome. allocated carpark (extra charge) is the next block over - balcony sliding glass doors were locked, we weren’t able to open them to let in some air - Hot water seems to max out at around 40degrees. Even if you set it higher at 45, it still comes out around 40 and takes ages to warm up - We booked and paid for 3 people, but only the double bed was made. We had to make the futon bed ourselves after a long tiring day which was a first for us. The host doesn’t seem to take note about the number of guests and just provide their usual minimum standard.

The house is clean and the stay is comfortable. The location is good (which is next to the Kakegawa castle) and there are many things to see at walking distance.

We think the place is nice and very spacious and quiet. There are even a microwave and a small kitchen. The host was very friendly. He even brought us to the station with his car. Communication was also quick and without complications. Internet works also well in the location. The downside was that the room and the toilet were not clean and it seemed that they have not been cleaned for a while. Though the bed sheets and the towels were fresh. If you are a big group with a low travel budget it’s a great place to stay because there are a lot of beds. Some serious cleaning would make this place a great stay.

The breakfast was so good as well as dinner! The dinner can be booked with the Ryokan which I highly recommend to enjoy the Ryokan experience to the fullest. They also have a convenient pick-up and send-off service from Yaizu station.

All you can drink Sake ! To many bedroom and bathroom would fit for group. Quiet residential location, you can sleep well without any noise or interruption. recommended to access this location by car. Staff is always prompt respond.