The Maiko performance was so beautiful. I really enjoyed the whole time with the maiko dancers, especially when I played the " drinking game with maiko ". I knew everyone was laughing when I lost the game and drank the whole grass of beer. (was it Kirin or Asahi?), but I have never seen such a wonderful show before. The two ladies from Australia also seemed to have enjoyed very much. Before I left the venue (Gion Hatanaka next to Yasaka Jinja Shrine) booked the maiko show for another day because my friend was visiting Kyoto next week. ( I work in Shiga, the neighboring town of Kyoto.) He looked so happy with attending the performance and we enjoyed the Kyoto "Kaiseki" cuisine too. Next time I come to Kyoto, I would stay in the ryokan Hatanaka and hope to see the beautiful maiko again!

Kenny Matsubara
Living in Shiga Pref.
Feb. '09
Participated in Kyoto Cuisine & Maiko Evening

Atmosphere and security were perfect. Location was a little difficult to find but the staff were perfect. Food was delicious. この旅館は本当に日本で一番素晴らしかったです。

Prasek Brigitte / Wardein Bernharol
From Austria
Nov. '08
Stayed at Benten-no Yado Itsukushima, Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture.

We throughly enjoyed our stay. Very safe and staff are all lovely & friendly. Location is close to sites. Breakfast was very impressive and onsen was enjoyable. Highly recommended.

I.M. and R.M.
From Australia
Mar. '09
Stayed at Hotel New Wakasa Nara City

We would like to thank you very much for making our stay in Yudanka such a
nice memory. We apreciated your kind hospitality very much and we will
always keep a special place for you in our hearts.

Bjorn, Anne-Marie, Emelie and Chrsitoffer Peters
From Sweden
Dec. '08
Stayed at Seifu-so, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano.

We think this hotel is beautiful. Great location. Good onsen. Staff were very friendly. The service were very good. Yamada-san helped us with travel information. If we could com back to Shibu onsen, we will definitely stay here.

V.T.
From Thailand
Dec. '08
Stayed at Shibu Hotel, Shibu Onsen, Nagano Prefecture

This was our first time to travel to Japan and our visit to Gyokushoen Arai was our first visit in a Ryokan. The room was traditional Japanese style architecture with a lovely view of Suruga Bay. The open air bathes were wonderful and the Kaiseki food and service was simply the very best. We were treated like royalty and higly recommend a visit here in Toi. Arigato.

From U.S.A.
Stayed at Gyokushoen Arai, Izu Peninshula, Shizuoka Pref.

It was a nice hotel. We liked the Japanese style room that didn't smell smoke. It was located in a very pleasant neighborhood but it was noisy in the morning even on the 6th floor. It was quite easy to find the hotel. It would be nice if we could of used the fridge for our own things.

P.P.
From Lyon, France
Stayed at Yamatoya Honten, Namba Dotombori, Osaka

Stayed at Hida-Gassho-en, Gifu Prefecture.