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Ryokan Beniayu

4.0 star property

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby
Indoor spa tub
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View
Lake view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$431
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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312 Onoe, Kohoku-cho, Nagahama, Shiga-ken, 529-0364
  • Place, Biwako Quasi-National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biwako Waterfowl Wetland Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Chikubu Island
    ‪56 min drive‬

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Ryokan dining

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath with Dinner and Breakfast

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath

  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath

  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath, Ohmi Beef Dinner | Ryokan dining

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath, Ohmi Beef Dinner

  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath,Ohmi Beef Sukiyaki | Ryokan dining

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath,Ohmi Beef Sukiyaki

  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath,Ohmi Beef Shabu-Shabu | Ryokan dining

Japanese Style Room with Outdoor Bath,Ohmi Beef Shabu-Shabu

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Nagahama

At Ryokan Beniayu, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Lake Biwa and 12.4 km (7.7 mi) from Keiunkan Garden. Highlights at this ryokan include outdoor private hot tubs, free WiFi and lanais. .The ryokan's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the karaoke along with access to hot springs and bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. Local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 8:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Nagahama ryokan include Kurokabe Square and Yanmar Museum.

What's nearby

  • Biwako Quasi-National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Biwako Waterfowl Wetland Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kurokabe Square - 17 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Yanmar Museum - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Chikubu Island - 56 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Nagahama Station - 19 min drive
  • Nagoya (NGO-Chubu Centrair Intl.) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪cafe K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪フレンドマート 湖北店 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪マクドナルド - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪びわこ食堂 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪第一旭特製ラーメン - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Ryokan Beniayu

Ryokan Beniayu offers its guests hot springs. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Ryokan Beniayu. An area shuttle, A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nagahama ryokan.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1989
  • Karaoke
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Ryokan Beniayu offers 14 accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and espresso makers. Rooms open to lanais. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, spring water baths, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

This Nagahama ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. There are hot springs on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: JPY 2,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Hot springs
  • Massage
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Spa services
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Spring water bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately JPY 2500 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the on-site public bathing facilities.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ryokan Beniayu Nagahama
Ryokan Beniayu
Beniayu Nagahama
Beniayu
Ryokan Beniayu Ryokan
Ryokan Beniayu Nagahama
Ryokan Beniayu Ryokan Nagahama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ryokan Beniayu?

Ryokan Beniayu offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ryokan Beniayu?

As of 14 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ryokan Beniayu on 1 July 2026 start from AU$431, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ryokan Beniayu?

Yep, Ryokan Beniayu has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Ryokan Beniayu?

The closest beach to Ryokan Beniayu is Takagi-Hama Beach (11.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Ryokan Beniayu?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

What makes Ryokan Beniayu a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus Hot tubs in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Ryokan Beniayu.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ryokan Beniayu?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Ryokan Beniayu serve breakfast?

Sure does, local cuisine brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 8:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ryokan Beniayu?

No, Ryokan Beniayu does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ryokan Beniayu?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ryokan Beniayu?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ryokan Beniayu?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Ryokan Beniayu Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was an experience. The staff were so nice and friendly. The room was romantic and comfortable. The food was authentic Japanese style. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing lakeside view and service

The onsen hotel stands on the northeastern side of Lake Biwa and each room offers a quiet and magnificent view of the lake. I love the in-room massage chair as I can relax for however long I like after soaking myself in the onsen. I hope to visit it again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed within the grounds so being isolated wasn’t a problem
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice view of the lake. Very helpful staff. The rooms have a private onsen hot tub on the balcony. The rooms have tatami and are set up to sleep on the floor. You can request a bed frame to elevate the futon, but it's better to request a bed when making the reservation (although you may enjoy sleeping on a futon, Japanese style).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at Beniayu after about 10 years. Perhaps it was due to COVID that the experience did not feel as personal as before but the staff were generally polite and helpful. There were multiple foreign staff to perhaps help with communicating with foreign travellers but I felt that it kind of distorted the "Ryokan experience". However, its still a recommended accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tsz Chui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I recently stayed at this hotel for 4 days and 3 nights, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay. The hotel offers an array of amenities, including an indoor onsen and outdoor onsens on each floor. The onsen was clean, well-maintained and provided the perfect way to unwind after a long day. One of the highlights of our stay was the delicious breakfast and dinner that were served every day. The hotel offered a different variety of dishes each day, and we were impressed with the quality and presentation of the food. The meals were a perfect blend of traditional Japanese cuisine and modern twists, and we looked forward to every meal. The staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming, and they were able to speak English which made our stay much more comfortable. They were always available to assist us with our needs and provided valuable recommendations for local attractions and restaurants. Overall, our stay at this hotel was excellent. We enjoyed every corner of the hotel, from the beautifully designed rooms to the serene onsen facilities. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a relaxing and enjoyable stay in Japan.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

mun yee baby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
房間非常舒服，面對湖景私人風裏10分滿意唯一可惜係要在房間用餐非常不方便不能選擇在餐廳用膳有懂得英語職員員工非常有禮貌
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nobuyuki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
事前の電話で、お伝えしていた内容に沿ったご対応をご調整いただき、足の悪い母も快適に過ごすことができました。 設備の快適性はいつも通りで、スタッフの方々のホスピタビリティにも満足しています。ありがとうございます。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Chikako

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
HPで見るのとまずは印象が違いすぎました 食事もはっきり言って価格からすると満足できる物ではありません 部屋から見える景色だけは良かったです 湖北自体は好きなのでまた別な宿を探します
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ひでゆき

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
「おかえりなさい」の言葉で迎えてもらえました。👍琵琶湖の眺めは部屋から竹生島が望め湖岸の風情を感じられ良かったです。部屋の露天風呂に浸かりながら至福のひとときを過ごせました。今回は観光地に伊吹山を選択しましたが朝の出発時に「山は冷えますので」等、丁寧に声を掛けていただきました。ありがとうございました。長浜市街の観光地も楽しめましたので良い旅行となりました。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

YOSHIHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
部屋から琵琶湖を一望でき、部屋の露天風呂も源泉を温めて入る方式だが気持ちよかった。料理も手が込んでいてとてもおいしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Satomi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
食事がすき焼きがメインということだったんですね…先付け等の充実感がなかったかな。お部屋付きのお風呂でしたが写真と様子が違ってあれ？それでも、スタッフのみなさんは一つ一つ丁寧に接してくれてとても感じよかったですよ。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

?

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても良かったです
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mituko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
　琵琶湖にいる沢山の鳥に出会えたこととたくさんの星、きれいな夕日に癒されました。 　食事もたくさんの心遣いが感じられて、大変美味しかったです。また、滞在したい場所です。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sau Lung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
非常好的溫泉泡湯環境。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Miho

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
料金に見合っていたとは思えないです。残念です。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

SHOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
和洋室型の広い部屋で清潔感あり、心地良い宿でした。食事は日替わり会席をいただきましたがそれなりに美味しかったです。湖沿いのため、小蠅がいますが、致し方ない点かなと。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
住在有私人風呂的客房，可以浸著溫泉，在黃昏時欣賞琵琶湖的日落，在晚上則可觀看漫天星光。晚餐的近江牛非常可口。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great place to stay for the traditional Japanese ryokan experience. Our room was immaculate and very nicely designed. The open air bath was a delight, and the massage chair in the room was an added bonus. The kaiseki meal (traditional Japanese multi course meal) was very good, albeit slightly expensive. The staff were all very friendly and did everything they could to make our stay pleasant, even though we don't speak Japanese. We also appreciated the free shuttle bus service to and from the train station.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service mind staffs. We did have comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

沒有私隱/風呂底不清潔

露天風呂在公眾路旁（我事前不知的），毫無私隱。 入住時酒店服務員說：風呂側的路沒有車進入；翌日早上，竟有車在露天風呂側施工，投訴時酒店服務員説：這不是他們控制範圍，叫我接受道歉，我再次強調我絕不可以容忍。酒店再沒什麼行動。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Indoor onsen with lake view

Massage chair in the room was a nice touch. Staff were very helpful. Even helped us to clean our soiled shoes from hiking. Room facing lake was very peaceful. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Only issue is salmon was used in many dishes (maybe due to the cheapest plan that I have chosen)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Simon Tsuruta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MASAMI

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

マリコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025