The hospitality, the warmth of the owners, and the traditional ryokan experience were wonderful. Futons were very comfortable, and the size of the room was perfect for two. The ryokan is family owned and operated 4th generation, and the products that are featured there (apple juice, charcoal soap, local rice, etc) were so thoughtful. The kaeseki dinner was incredible, so good we ordered it twice. This was a wonderful area to base out of for some winter experiences in Hakkoda, Aomori, and other local ski areas. The onsen water was very healing.

Loved everything. Very special place.

This is a traditional Japanese ryokan with public baths (gender separated). Dinner and breakfast are amazing and plentiful, with locally sourced organic produce (even coffee!). Our room (Japanese room with private toilet) was to the left of the entrance. It was very spacious. The heater worked very well as autumn night was a bit damp and cold. The beds are futons on wood bed frames on tatami, and they are super comfortable. As I have a whole-leg tattoo which is usually not permitted in the public baths, I notified Ranko in advance, and she reserved the private bath for us. The private bath was a very beautiful blue ceramic bath filled with warm (I don’t think it’s very hot) healing hot spring water from the area. Ranko’s warm personality really made the stay memorable. Be sure to ask her for recommendations of the areas. She is a well of knowledge of the area!

The meals were beautiful and delicious. The decor was charming. The staff were welcoming. The local hike from the jinja is fun. The onsen is down to earth, clean and I enjoyed it so much I went three times per day. If you are looking for a remote place away from most foreign tourists this is it.

One of the three family members found the futon mattress unnecessarily hard.

We loved Ranko, the owner, and her attention to detail and her heartfelt hospitality. She speaks English well from her own travels abroad. The Japanese breakfast was home cooked by her mother with local ingredients and was so delicious. If you have not booked the evening meal there is a convenience store about a 15min walk away. The ryokan was traditional Japanese style and we slept on tatami matting. The private bath is not in the room but you are provided with an hour of exclusive use - be aware that the water temperature is very hot!! I made a lantern at Irodori in Kuroishi and didn't realise where this accommodation was in relation to the town. The people in the visitor's office were very helpful in providing maps and a bus timetable, but with carry on luggage it was very cosy on the mini bus that is the local bus. Google maps was necessary. This accommodation is best suited to those that have rented a car and can use Ranko's place as a base to explore the many onsens, mountains and cultural things in the surrounding area

Amazing ryokan experience in a winter wonderland! Ranko-san was an amazing host who cared for our every needs. She even lent as snow boots for our winter hikes when she saw that our shoes was unsuitable for the snow. She was friendly and spoke English well. The rooms was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The onsen was big and well maintained. The breakfast and dinner was better than any restaurant we could find in hirosaki! Will definitely be back again :)

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Awesome Ryokan. Everyone is super lovely here. Our room was nice, the futons comfy and they have baths that are open around the clock. They even provide vegan options for food and the food was so good. I really hope to be able to come back in the future. Strongly recommend coming here, especially if you want vegetarian of vegan food. That is quite uncommon to find in a ryokan. In general the atmosphere of this place is awesome. The dining room was especially lovely decorated.

Enjoyed everything ! Ranko was fabulous host and her mother is a fabulous cook for dinner and breakfast. The food was local and organic and much of it was grown by the family. The room and futons were clean and comfortable . The ryokan is decorated with local products and crafts with nice warm , home like feeling. we enjoyed a variety of local sakes and of course apple juice. The onsen was great with local spring water from nearby Mt Hakkoda. Conveniently located near Mt Hakkoda, apple orchards , sake breweries, art and craft centers , and hirosake castle / museum / botanical gardens. Was the best hotel/ryokan experience in japan.

The stay was so nice we didn’t want to leave

The dinner here is exceptional and they are happy to work with dietary restrictions. The breakfast was also amazing. The sheets were nice quality and the room was small but well outfitted. But what really made this ryokan special was the hostess Ranko, who was friendly and thoughtful. We'd definitely stay here again if we were in this part of Japan.

We knew going in, but this is an area where you really do need a car (which we had.)

The breakfast is best! We have been in so many full board resorts in Japan. Here is the best home cooked breakfast. Better than namy luxurious resort in the region. Love the wooden floor of the hotel, it creative & unique. The host was best, friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to her new resort near by.

There is no private bathroom. If you ain't familiar with public onsen, you may be a bit nervous taking bath with others. Also no elevator.

Everything! I am a tattoo bearer and I understand that we may not be able to use the onsen. Not only was the owner super understanding, they also had a private bath!! I LOVE THAT! We also last minute book our dinner and breakfast and she was very accommodating. The meals were both exceptional and I would 100% recommend this Ryokan if you want to enjoy an authentic ryokan experience!! Also we booked the room with private bathroom :)

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