We stayed for one night during spring break with my parents and our 2 children, ages 7 and 8 (party of 6). We had a 2 room suite overlooking the pond and the Noh stage. We selected this ryokan after we read about it in a Japanese newspaper (Nikkei). It is a very old inn, but the inside is beautifully... More

Shuzenji is a little town (and not out in the middle of nowhere, as I was hoping), and it's at the end of a commuter line from Mishima (which is reachable from Tokyo by the shinkansen). Asaba is just at the edge of the town. It's on a street with other buildings, but once inside, you don't notice or hear... More

Asaba has true style in every way. Staff, decor, baths, food, and surroundings are an oasis of tranquil enjoyment and worth every cent despite the steep price. Traditional but not old-fashioned and luxurious without a trace of flashyness. Will be back as soon as possible. More

This was our fifth trip to Asaba, and it gets better every time. Their attention to details and the food is amazing. I would say it is my most favorite Ryokan in Japan, and we have been to many. More