It was our first stay at an onsen ryokan. My family of four adults had a lovely time. The staff were very nice and attentive. We opted to have the kaiseki dinner and breakfast, and the meals were served in a private dining room. While we enjoyed the kaiseki meals (very fresh seafood and a variety of traditional Japanese faire) , it was a lot of food for one person to finish. Being our first-time to use an onsen, we appreciated that you can reserve any one of the two onsens on the property for private use. Ichidaya also stored our luggage after check-out which allowed us to explore this onsen town a little bit longer. Walking along the river at night in our yukatas and hearing the click-clacks of our getas as we strolled was definitely an experience we will always remember! We would have loved to stay another night if our schedule had allowed.

Nothing -- we had a lovely time.

Overall a great location it's walking distance from train station and next to shops and restaurants. They even held our bags after checkout so we could wander around the next day. The room came with dinner and breakfast, and it was delicious. It was a traditional meal with so many courses, we counted 10 for dinner. We ate downstairs in their dining area, it was perfect. We all got our own yukata robes to wear around town with wooden sandals, but you can wear your own . I suggest you bring our own as wooden ones are not the most comfortable. Purchase at this hotel gets you entrance to all 7 bathhouses. We loved going around the nearby shops and bars in the evening after dinner. Beds are very comfortable and they even put a pot of ice water in our room for the evening, which was a wonderful touch. Note, our room was on the 3rd floor with many stairs. Something you should keep note of if you have mobility issues. People mentioned the noise level in the reviews, yes you can hear hustle and bustle of town but it was worth it. We would return again. This place is a gem!

Our experience at Ichidaya was fantastic. The staff were very kind and helpful. The room was just magnificent. We had a traditional Japanese room by the river. The location was superb. There are 2 in-house private onsen. They also have a coffee machine downstairs and icecream in the freezer for patrons. My daughter and I highly recommend Ichidaya as a place to stay.

Everything was fantastic

This was the perfect place for an authentic stay in Kinosaki. The location allows for you to visit all seven onsen, the rooms were spacious and clean, and, best of all, the dinner and breakfast were tasty feasts. Both meals took place in our room, where staff cleared the area and then served us several courses of delicious food. We were lucky to be in town during the famous crab season and enjoyed both crab and shabu shabu tajima beef for dinner. After dinner, the space was cleaned and our tatami beds were set up in the evening. We didn't stay around to watch, of course, because post-dinner onsen is a must! We had such a thrill walking around town in the yukata that were provided by the hotel and also appreciated the umbrellas they gave us to shelter from the light mist. Ichidaya is a great spot for anyone looking for a hotel that balances the freedom of visiting all that Kinosaki has to offer (we also made it to Onsen-ji, up to the top of Mt. Daishi, and visited several shops) while also experiencing the magic of ryokan hospitality.

Amazing stay right in the heart of Kinosaki. The staff is so nice and the accommodation were very comfortable. We had the Kaiseki one night it was delicious but an enormous amount of food. The town has some great restaurants but hardly anything was open on a Thursday night so be prepared if you expect to just show up and find dinner

The location was perfect as my mom had weak knees and couldn't walk much from the station. We also ordered the breakfast halfway and they accommodated us for last minute order and the food served was amazing! Travelled in a big group with a family of 6 and they helped set up the rooms to be opposite each other for a closer bond.

I wasn't sure if anyone spoke English there as we understood Mandarin and I spoke Japanese. Not something that I didn't like but writing for other travellers who don't speak both.

The dinners and breakfasts were over the top, both in quality and volume. In fact, there was far too much food. The room was spacious and the AC worked well (important in September in Japan). Good proximity to everything in Kinosaki and close to the station.

The futon beds were (as usual at ryokans) very uncomfortable. It takes a couple of days to recover.

Everything was amazing at this hotel 100% would recommend it. food was fantastic service was spot-on The room was stunning Onsen was clean and relaxing They had beautiful yukata for the woman and they even helped me to put the yukata on correctly.

This traditional ryokan delivered on an amazing and unique experience enjoyed by my family of 4 (2 teen boys, 14 and 18). The location of Ichidaya was ideal, 5 min walk from the train station and in the heart of the town. The 5 course dinner served in our traditional room was delicious and was followed up by an equally delicious traditional Japanese breakfast in the room the next morning. The town is stunning, though we were lucky enough to be there during the peak of the cherry blossoms. Don't miss the Kinosaki Ropeway, a cable car to the top of the mountain with a beautiful view and a visit to the Buddhist temple there

Great to experience the Japanese Onsen culture and staying at a ryokan. This included wearing a traditional Yakuta and Geta (wooden sandals). Also liked the private Onsen included with our stay.

Bit of a walk to get to the furthest onsens, but well rewarded once there.