Ryotei Manyou

I stayed here with my sister and her husband while it was snowing heavily. The Accommodation has both a first and second floor, making it a Room layout I had never experienced before.The in-Room bath had plenty of hot water flowing continuously, which was perfect for a morning soak.The meals were also very delicious.

It was our first time, but this Ryokan, located in a quiet residential area with only 9 rooms, offered a relaxing stay. Originally said to be a retreat for a bank in Kobe, the lobby, garden, and front desk retained traces of its history, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. At check-in, we asked about the private Onsen and were able to reserve it immediately. We enjoyed it together as a couple. In the morning, my wife used the open-air bath in our room while I went to the public bath. Though not very spacious, it had an open-air bath which was nice. The room was clean and comfortable with beds where we slept soundly. However, since there was only a low table on tatami mats for seating, it became uncomfortable for my knees; I would have preferred chairs and tables (I’ve seen other Ryokans use extendable legs under tables). There wasn’t a coffee maker in the room but coffee could be made at the lobby which worked well enough.We were told meals could be served in-room but opted for private dining due to knee discomfort. Dinner was delicious overall though slightly lacking impact; the main dish—a single slice of Wagyu beef cutlet—felt insufficient. My wife appreciated that everything was beautifully presented as she has a smaller appetite.Breakfast included many dishes; we especially enjoyed starting with porridge (the Ishikawa Koshihikari rice was also excellent) and found the large bowl of chawanmushi particularly delightful.The attendant who looked after us during our stay shared interesting stories and helpful tips—when we mentioned wanting fresh fish before leaving they consulted with their chef who recommended shops at Hashidate Fishing Port.As we prefer smaller Ryokans with around 10 rooms over larger ones—this place perfectly matched our preferences: from its Onsen facilities to cuisine quality/service level/garden design/building layout/atmosphere like that seen within its cozy lobby areas etc., everything aligned wonderfully! We hope someday soon another opportunity arises allowing us return again!