Name: Unryu
Address: 439 Nashimoto, Kawazu-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka, Kawazu, Kawazu, Kawazu, 413-0501, Japan
Rating: 9

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A really tranquil traditional ryokan - we had the annex house (huge for two people) and half board- which is kaiseki ryori dinner (12 courses) and breakfast. The food was very delicious. Service was impeccable, the grounds, onsen and rooms spotlessly clean. I would highly recommend this ryokan for a truly Japanese experience. An easy getaway from Tokyo. Nanadaru Falls and the pristine waters in the parklands are good for the soul!

Peaceful & beautiful

Unryu is in a small onsen area with direct connections from Tokyo to Kawazu, from which we were collected by the ryokan transport. The ryokan is in a quiet location surrounded by splendid mountains and fast flowing streams and there is a pleasant walk to a series of picturesque waterfalls nearby.

Unryu has an impressively designed lobby and public areas and is very well maintained throughout.  Our room was comfortable and well appointed, with a small verandah with outdoor seating (although strangely only one chair) which looked out over a pleasant garden and pond and enjoyed extensive views of the nearby mountains and their colourful spring foliage.

There is a good range of excellent public and private baths – one of the outside baths in particular is right beside a rapidly flowing river and is quite delightful.  Some baths can be booked for private use.

Our meals were served in our own private dining room.  The quality was exceptional and the service pleasant and attentive. On one of our two nights, we were provided with a well translated English menu, which made the meal even more enjoyable.   

The staff were kind and hospitable and some of them spoke good English.   We enjoyed a very pleasant and relaxing stay in a well managed and modern but very authentic onsen.

Great onsen

Unryu is one of the few ryokans located within a short walking distance from the Nanadaru waterfalls, a must-go if you are in the area. The location is perfect and the architecture is beautiful, set amidst nicely landscaped gardens and ponds. 

The staff are always polite and friendly, the environment is quiet and relaxing. Although it is a traditional ryokan, there are lots of little surprises - the free flow of coffee in the lounge, range of drinks with dinner, the freshly baked bread at breakfast (Western option, but the Japanese option was great too), the use of private onsen areas for an hour per day, the quality of the hot spring water in the public bath area, massage chairs in the public bath area, etc. 

The kaiseki dinner is worthy of mention. Although dinner and breakfast were served in the main dining area and not in the room, guests were seated in private rooms. The huge advantage was that most of the food came piping hot and freshly cooked, and each dish was presented individually. Master Chef Masatoshi Sonada san's creations were highly impressive, particularly the fried minced duck and mashed potato ball which was out of this world. There was also a fresh wasabi root which guests could grate by themselves and this was a novel experience. However, after the awesome dinner we had the first night, the change of menu on the second night paled in comparison although the dishes were still masterpieces of quality, care and thoughtfulness in every bite. 

Only minor gripe is that there is no wifi in the rooms and the wifi in the lobby is hard to access.

To sum up, I would recommend this ryokan for three reasons: Perfect location. Excellent kaiseki meals. Relaxing environment. I myself can't wait to go back if there is an opportunity!

Understated quality

My husband and I took 6 Americans to the Unryu Inn.  It was more than I expected.   There are 8 hot tubs inside and outside.   Tubs were very clean and each one has unique settings with natures.  We could even rent a tab for a family by an hour.  So, if you have any problems to take bath with other people, you may try to rent a tub.   Then, you can understand how great to take an Onsen.   The Onsen experience is must in Japan.  

The food was excellent and it was visually enjoyable.   I was told later the cook did prentice work at restaurants in Kyoto.  It explained a lot.  Every dish was wonderful.   One of Americans couldn't have any fish, not only Sushi, but also cooked fish.   I told it to them in advance, so they prepared a meat and vegitable dish for her, which were Japanese dishes.    

Staff were very kind and helpful.   Ladies served us during dinners were excellent and it took 2 hours to finish the course.   The manager at the Inn could speak English very well.    He helped us a lot for getting transportations around there and finding out time table for local trains and Shinkansen. 

The location is a bit far from Tokyo, but if you enjoy to see country side Japan and people, you could see it there.    The Inn provide picking up and dropping services 3 times each a day. 

After the Unryu Hotel we went to Atami to catch Hikari (2nd fast Bullet Train).  While we were waiting for our Shinkansen, here came a few Nozomis (Fastest bullet Train) passed by up and down matter of a few minutes  a part.    There are technological Japan.   The train impressed us a lot, especially foreigners.   Then, we got out Shinkansen and and went to Kyoto. 

We have an excellent trip.    The Unryu Inn is highly recommended place.   
Again,  I love to visit there again and recommend

Great place to stay.

Unryu transports you into an aesthetic cocoon - the beauty of nature, the luxury of kaiseki meals and relaxing indoor and outdoor hot springs.  You leave your shoes at the door, and spend your time swathed in yukata.  This is a very Japanese experience, though the lobby area suggests a western hotel, and rather than eating in  your room, there is a dining pavilion with private seating.  Though there is supposedly an English speaking staff member, we travelled with a Japanese speaker, which made the bathing and dining experience much more understandble.  Best for seasoned travellers with exposure to Japanese culture.

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