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We didn't realize that it was a ryokan. It was nice to have that style of room with tatami mats, sliding shoji screens etc. It backs onto a river which was nice.
This is such a unique opportunity to stay in a real Japanese household. The owner didn't speak much English but with a help of phone translation we could figure out everything. The place is a bit away so we had a person in tourist office to call and the owner picked us up and next day drop us off. We received dinner and a breakfast and food was very tasty. This is not for fancy folks but for someone who is looking for a good rest and a unique experience. You only can book it through a tourist office in town.
Jolanta
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kiso Mikawaya on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying at our hotel.I am glad that I was able to help you with your journey.Please come and visit us again.Thank you so much.
Our room was on the 4th floor right above the river. Sitting in the enclosed balcony was divine. We enjoyed the onsen (Japanese hot pools) and we enjoyed dinner with red wine for a very reasonable price.
Eldo
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Kiso Mikawaya on 14 Nov 2023
Thanks for coming.I would be happy if I could become a memorable memory for you.Please come to Kiso again.I look forward to seeing you again.
Low key ryokan with onsen. Big rooms, good breakfast, nice amenities, and free drinks all day. Comfortable and welcoming. Great value for your money! Highly recommend.
Valerie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Kiso Mikawaya on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you very much for your compliment.All the staff will continue to do their best.Please come again, we are waiting for you.
A comfortable ryokan, in a great location with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Walk through the old town along the Nakasendo way, a scenic route to the hotel. A traditional Japanese breakfast presented in a calved box.
Alan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Mikawaya on 17 Nov 2019
Thank you for staying at this hotel.
It is above all to be satisfied.
Please use this hotel when visiting Kiso.
Though it is a bit far from station, the walk is worth it as it passes by some traditional houses, which we otherwise would have missed. Food and onsen is good. It is near the river so it is pleasant, Recommended.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from mikawaya on 8 Nov 2019
I'm glad to be pleased.
When you come to Kiso, we look forward to seeing you again.
Thank you
the accommodation was good and worth the money you spent.
Dinner and breakfast, in Japanese style, were copious enough and tasteful.
the hostel is settled close to old Edo houses on border Kiso river and 5 min by walk from the Kozenji temple.
NOURRY
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Kiso Mikawaya on 29 Jul 2019
Thanks for coming.
I felt relieved that you enjoyed the trip.
Please come to Kiso again.
I am waiting for you.
Paid for room with full ensuite. Given room without shower, and told by front desk NO rooms had shower.
As we ate dinner in hotel restaurant, another employee advised us a ‘cancellation’ had come in and now there was a room with shower. (maybe partly a language issue?)
Eventually solved, but still ........
Rob
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Yoshida on 30 May 2019
Thank you for your use. I apologize for not understanding your opinion well.
In the future, we will conduct education and other activities so that customers can be satisfied.
Thank you for your opinion.
Kiso Mikawaya
The staff at Kiso Makawaya could not do enough for you. (Like the rest of Japan). We had their dinner on one of the nights we were, great value for money and even tried some of the local red vino. Food yumbo and even though the vino was not up there with the coonawarra reds, it wasn't too shabby. The plum wine was ok too. Rooms were large and it was nice to go to the rural part of Japan. Will go back
Garth
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Kiso Mikawaya on 26 May 2019
Thank you for staying at Kiso Mikawaya.
I'm sorry. Could not provide enough service for you.
In reflection, I will try to be able to provide better service.
Thank you for staying at our hotel.
I am sad if you couldn't spend comfortably.
Please let me know if there is something to be improved.
We will strive for everyone comfortable.