Ryokan Plum

The Ryokan is beautiful. We were a little apprehensive about sharing facilities but it is all so well organised (there little magnetic board where one picks a bathroom slot. So effective). We followed the hosts’ dinner recommendation and it was a superb but reasonable meal. There is also a little pub (Three Pints) next to the Ryokan which is welcoming and brilliant for a final stop before bed.

We stayed in a Japanese style room, which was a lovely experience. The bedding was comfortable, big room for 2 people, and a table and two chairs also in the room. Shower/toilets were shared, but there was never an issue getting access to the facilities. There's also a shared kitchen. Central location with lots of eating options nearby. Train station 6 minute walk away. Staff very friendly and speak English.

I absolutely loved this place! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. One of the things I really appreciated was the bathroom schedule during peak hours—it made everything so much more organized. There were multiple toilets on different floors, which was very convenient. The room was huge, like a palace! The shared bathroom was also very spacious and comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need—every type of dishware you could think of! Everything was so well thought out. The location is fantastic—just 10 minutes to the ocean (bay) and 10 minutes to the train station. On top of that, they even provide free Japanese-style pajamas! The room had all the necessary toiletries, and you could even take a **face towel as a souvenir** from them. I’m absolutely thrilled with this accommodation!!! Highly recommend!

Such an amazing stay, definitely our favorite of the trip. Highly recommend staying in a traditional ryokan for the experience when in Japan. Design enthusiasts will love the aesthetics of this place, and the owner greets you and checks you in (he's a New York City fashion school graduate!). They give complimentary souvenir hand towels as well as traditional robes - so cool. And a friendly house cat on premises too.

Staff were very welcoming and we experienced most genuine Japanese hospitality. Our room was spacious, very tastefully decorated, and with mood-setting lights. We were given a choice of different size and colour yukata or samue, and were given lovely branded hand towels as a gift. The place has a small kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities and crockery. It is in close proximity to the station, the Castle Park and the beach.