Delicious Inn Shikishima Jozankei Villa

This Hotel is very cozy and located in a quiet riverside area. It’s a short walk to the center of Jozankei, but it’s perfect for a post-meal stroll, and you can also enjoy the illuminated Toyohira River. The meals focus on quality over quantity; each dish made the most of its ingredients, and everything was delicious. The Onsen bathing area is on the smaller side, but since this Ryokan has only a few Rooms, it never felt crowded (weekday Monday stay during Obon week).

We visited to celebrate my wife’s anniversary. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, and although the Hotel is run by a small team, their warm hospitality made our stay truly comfortable. We would love to return again for her birthday in two months.On our first visit to Jozankei in a while, we used the admission tickets we received to visit a shrine and enjoy the lantern displays, taking a relaxing stroll around town. While we noticed some closed Hotels, there were also more new Facilities, making this a visit that left us excited about what’s next for the area.