Kameya Ryokan

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• simone1908

  06 octubre 2017
  Charming and authentic

  What a lovely way to experience the genuine kindness, courtesy and hospitality of Japan! This old-fashioned ryokan looks over the river, 50 metres from the hot springs that bubble up into round pools created from the pebbles into outdoor onsen. The ladies who keep this place really look after guests, driving us to and from the Kumano Kodo trail, arranging meals around our preferred timetable, including lunchboxes of sticky rice balls and fruit, always ready to explain dishes or customs, provide maps, and generally help us to enjoy the traditional Japanese accommodation and food. The rooms are traditional tatami with futons, equipped with air conditioning and basins, shared toilet facilities along the corridor (remember the toilet slipper etiquette!)The upstairs rooms probably have the better views. Dinners were fascinating and unusual, traditionally prepared with fresh ingredients some of which we cooked in pots at the table. I can take or leave tofu, and find some sashimi a bit chewy, but there was plenty of other choice and we retired with full stomachs! But the real delight were the ryokan ladies, who were endlessly patient with our attempts at Japanese and unfailingly helpful, cheerful and sweet. The onsen in the river on a rainy day are also quite something - much better than a hot tub! Kumano Kodo also a treat, definitely a very special place.

  

• M5684TBjudithm

  15 octubre 2017
  Authentic, welcoming and wonderful meals

  We stayed here whilst doing the Kumano Kodo walk and thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights in this charming Ryokan. We had a clean spacious room with tatami matting and comfortable bedding. Our hospitable host was very accomodating. Evening meals were fabulous and delicious - 2 completely different meals on the 2 nights we were there. Great Japanese breakfast finished off with coffee. The hot springs in the river were wonderful for relaxing in after a long walk.

  

• Jay_BKK

  11 abril 2018
  Excellent food, but otherwise a bit poor...

  We stayed one night here, and were very damning of the place until we had dinner. The meal was where they excelled, but everything else was rather poor. I don't think they can market themselves as a 'ryokan' - it has none of the class, service, or facilities that a ryokan offers, but is more of a 'minshuku' or a guesthouse. The place is slowly falling apart - cracked walls, dated rooms and furnishings, and non-existent washing facilities. We had to walk a few minutes up the road to use the (very local) public bath-house as the washing facilities were not working; this would be acceptable in a minshuku, but not a ryokan. After hiking 20kms that day, another walk just to have a shower was not welcome. However, all that aside, the dinner and breakfast were phenomenal - the food was amazing. The dishes were creative, delicious, and plentiful, and was served in a private tatami room, and accompanied by a complimentary drink (an apology for the lack of washing facilities). The owner and the staff were lovely, warm and kind, and after the initial disappointment of the facilities, we left feeling a strange fondness for the place.

  

• LCFoong

  13 marzo 2018
  Most disappointing Ryokan

  This is our second hiking trip with Okujapan. First one was the Nakasendo trail. We had an amazing time and the Ryokans and Minshukus we stayed in were very nice , especially the 2nd and 4th night. We are now on the Kumano Kodo trail and this is our 3rd night on the trail. This Ryokan " Kameya Ryokan came highly recommended and we were advised to stay 2 nights. It is an old Ryokan but just to be clear, we've stayed in older ones on the Nakasendo trail and this Kameya ryokan is not acceptable as far as I'm concerned. I have no idea that peeling wallpapers everywhere, cracks on walls and cracks in sinks are considered charming. Water pressure is so low that it took me and my friend forever to shower. The ladies in charge, I have to say are very enthusiastic and helpful however, I can't help but feel as if we've been "HAD"!!! Like I said, we've stayed in much older Ryokans on walks BUT this one is such a terrible disappointment. Anyone reading this, please check out the photos below. Thsi may be pretty and charming for some but, it's an utter disappointment for us.

  

• chandraviolin

  31 octubre 2017
  Like visiting your granny in the village

  This is our third time at Kamey ryokan. The owner is lovely, she is like a cool granny. Her English is very good. She gave us "our room" and we didn't have neighbours, she was kind enough to set guests apart from each other for more comfort! She will help with bus timetables...etc! Food is OUTSTANDING. The shabu-shabu on the second night was the best we've tried. Breakfast very hearty! Yes, it's not the newest place, but it TOP clean and so calm. I haven't felt that relaxed in years, we were so happy staying here again. If passing by or walking the Kumano, take the time to go to the river/ hot springs and do take the dinner & breakfast option. Will come again if in the area! PS: for hikers: no need to book with Kumano Travel the expensive luggage service. The owner will help you with TA-Q-BIN, which is a Japanese luggage shipping service, very efficient and half price.