Arai Ryokan

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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Property highlights

About this property

Registered as a cultural property, Arai Ryokan features natural hot-spring baths and traditional Japanese architecture just a 5-minute walk from Shuzenji Temple. Rooms have tatami (woven-straw) floors and river or garden views. The Japanese-style rooms at Ryokan Arai come with futon beds and shoji paper screens. A green tea maker and flat-screen TV are equipped. The ryokan is located in the centre of Shuzenji hot-spring district and is a 10-minute bus ride from Shuzenji Train Station. Niji-no-Sato Theme Park is 2 km away and a bamboo forest is within a 2-minute walk away. Arai Ryokan offers 2 public indoor hot-spring baths and 1 outdoor bath. There are also 2 private reservable indoor hot-spring baths. All are available free of charge. Guests can also stroll through the garden or enjoy a game of ping-pong.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Hot spring bath
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free private parking available on-site

  • Open-air bath, ​Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
Bedroom 1
3 futon beds
Bedroom 2
3 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

David
Sweden Sweden
“Exceptional service, cleanliness and the room was delightful. The facilities and onsen were absolutely magical.”
Luc
Belgium Belgium
“Literally everything: from venue (simply amazing), to staff (more than lovely and professional: special thanks to Junna, the two ladies taking care of us at meals and the lady at the front desk), to exquisite meals, onsens, services (we could rent...”
Karlien
South Africa South Africa
“This is such a special ryokan, right on the river and overall it was a wonderful experience. There are multiple onsens to choose from. The ryokan food took us out of our comfort zone, and we tried Japanese dishes we never would have otherwise. ...”
Constanza
France France
“We had a wonderful stay. The location and the place itself were beautiful. The staff were very kind, and Hasegawa took especially great care of us. The onsen was lovely, and the traditional dinner was a unique experience with many courses and a...”
Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely stunning location. Beautiful historic building, spotlessly clean and comfortable with incredibly kind and friendly staff. The onsen baths were lovely and the peace and tranquility were very special. The meals were fantastic - two of our...”
Patrice
Italy Italy
“Fantastic! Mae was an outstanding hostess... we loved her laugh and splendid smile & professionalism”
Ekaterina
Turkey Turkey
“Great location, very traditional Japanese, staff is very kind”
Yanjie
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“Everything is perfect, high standard. I specifically like the beautiful garden. Location is great, very convenient to everywhere.”
Stacie
Australia Australia
“Words cannot describe how special this place is. The most wonderful hospitality, onsen, koi peacefully swimming around the buildings, immaculate Japanese gardens, a bubbling river to look over whilst sipping green tea. Pure relaxation and luxury....”
Piotr
Switzerland Switzerland
“An incredible experience in the Japanese countryside, on the Izu peninsula. Beautiful, traditional architecture (apparently in place since 1872!), in lush greenery, set on natural thermal baths (you bathe in so called onsens, in natural warm...”

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House rules

Arai Ryokan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.

Please inform Arai Ryokan in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.