Bansyoukaku Shikishima

We chose this property because we wanted a room with a private bath and were also attracted by the lounge, and it exceeded our expectations. The entire property and our room were spotless and beautiful, and we were especially impressed by the wonderful service from all of the staff. Thank you very much. We would love to visit again.

I never imagined it would be such a wonderful place. We had an amazing time.The silky hot-spring water in the semi-open-air bath in our room, the picture-perfect view from the room, and the beautiful, spotless space—everything was exceptional. Both breakfast and dinner were delicious: Saga beef tenderloin, spiny lobster, and even the small hot pot soup were all outstanding. At first glance, the menu may look like typical ryokan fare, but every dish was thoughtfully crafted—using seasonal ingredients and carefully balanced flavors—and it was truly impressive. There wasn’t a single “filler” dish you sometimes find at other inns.All of the staff were incredibly warm and gentle in every interaction, creating a comforting atmosphere.Before our stay, my mother—who has knee trouble—was worried about stairs, so we contacted you in advance. Even from your replies and how you handled it, we could feel your kindness. It had been a long time since I experienced such genuine hospitality.One thing I regret is that I had been looking forward to enjoying drinks with dinner on my first ryokan stay in Japan in quite some time, but what I wanted happened to be sold out. I ended up saying something disappointing and feel truly sorry for causing the staff any concern.There is no large public bath, but honestly that made it even better—we could relax fully in our private bath without worrying about others’ eyes.And despite how wonderful this ryokan is, it feels almost too reasonably priced. We look forward to seeing what comes next and will definitely visit again.Thank you very much.We were able to spend such a precious time here.