Ryokan Hanamizuki review: is a luxury ryokan worth it?

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Ben Jordan··1 min read·🧭 Japan in cherry blossom season
8.5/10
Excellent

Expensive, but the one night of the trip I still think about.

Room9
Food10
Location8
Value6

👍 Loved

  • Two-hour kaiseki dinner
  • Private cedar onsen
  • Staff who remembered our names

👎 Not so much

  • Pricey
  • Thin futons if you have a bad back

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The room

Tatami, sliding paper doors and a view onto a moss garden.

The food

ℹ️ Book dinner in advance

Kaiseki is prepared for each guest. Let them know about any dietary needs when you book.

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