Family hotels and homes in Yamazoe

Everything was great. Great location, big and clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff.

Best place ever, from all perspectives. Special mention to Oi, for his amazing attitude and hospitality.

Perfect hotel from architecture to interior design. Everything is well made, decent and very eco-friendly. We booked the wonderful dinner there which are prepared using local ingredients. It’s an amazing experience and I will definitely bring my family there again.

This was our first Ryokan experience. We picked it because of the reviews and it was as described. Not a modernised version but more traditional lending to the authenticity. Mieko-san is a great host, lovely, warm and most helpful. Also, her food is delicious! Would certainly recommend to those looking to stay in a Home-Ryokan.

The hotel is very nice including a superb view of the adjacent park. Very close to walk everywhere. Rooms are comfortable and shower has a very special design with a small external area. The reception and arrival services are outstanding. I only wish we could have stay longer.

I've stayed at a lot of ryokans in Japan (and a lot of hotels). This one might be my very favorite, though it's hard to have a favorite. I can say that it is so exceptional, I've been twice and will likely go again. It's not cheap! But you get so much for what you pay. It's not possible to stay anywhere else in the Kasuga woods and so if that kind of thing matters to you, then know that you go to sleep and wake up deep in these primordial woods. You might hear the flying squirrels at night--or see one at dinner, as we did. The air is clean and old and heavenly. The little ramps connecting rooms feel like something out of Heian Japan. The lighting is subtle, but still dramatic so you feel lifted into another world at night. Subtle things like the sound of falling water connect you to the elements. There is nothing over-processed here, or over stylized, as in modern hotels. If you prefer an "Andaz" or "Ritz Carlton" type of thing, then this is not for you. If you want something that feels utterly Japanese, then this is for you. The baths are both exquisite, as are the rooms. And the Kyoto style food was out of this world. Again, if you need a hamburger for dinner, then this place won't be for you either. But if you like exquisite, inventive, seasonal and utterly surprising Kaiseki food, that is still charming and inviting, then nothing is like Tsukihitei. And as a bonus, you are right by the foothills of a gorgeous mountain walk. Everything from the staff, to the snacks (which are plentiful) to the flower arrangements are beautifully chosen. Tsukihitei has also managed to maintain hallmarks of ryokan service (making your futon), without being intrusive. I've been in ryokan where the staff are constantly with you, and that is exhausting. That doesn't happen here. If you are looking for a pure Kansai and Japanese experience, I'm not sure where you will have a better stay.

Very nice place! If you want to live the authentic experience, this is the right place! The personnel is very kind!

You can definitely experience a real hospitality japanese style. It was amazing all, the matcha welcome tea, your hostess, the choice of your yukata,the typical bedroom with futon and tatami, the onsen, and the kaiseki food. You can feel the tradition here