I stayed at Ishiba Ryokan for a weekend sight-seeing trip to Hirosaki. We had to wait to check-in until 3pm, but they let us keep our bags there while we went sight-seeing. Also, although not everyone on staff spoke English, the man who owns it did, which was a great help. Our room was really spacious I thought. Like other... More

If you are on a budget looking for traditional Japanese food and a place centrally located with good service, this is it. Both Japanese dinner and breakfast were good and a plenty. Though the room i had been given was clean and overlooked a little patio, it could do with a coat of paint. Futon was comfortable and air conditioning... More

We arrived in Hirosaki and we were recommended this ryokan by the tourist office at the main train station. We caught the local bus there without any problems. We were greeted by a man who spoke excellent English (the owner) and we were shown to our room by a pleasant older lady who spoke minimal english. The room was quite... More

Stayed one night in Ishiba and I highly recommend it to others. If you are going to Hirosaki, this is the place to stay. Room was very nice, and ours came with it's own bathroom which was welcome at that point in the trip. The bathroom wasn't particularly nice, but neither are most Ryokan bathrooms and those are shared. Food... More