Ryokan Ogawa — Hotel in Shimoda

This ryokan exceeded all our expectations and was considerably better than one we booked at more than double the price at Hakone (albeit without in-room meal options). Can confidently say that this was the best value accomodation of our fortnight traveling around Japan.||Arrival had a bit of a hostel-like vibe with friendly young staff and bikes for hire, whilst the well-kept modernised room felt like a modern Airbnb in many ways (e.g. large flat screen TV). Didn't expect two onsen tubs inside the hotel, both of which can be locked for the specific purpose of allowing guests to have a private bath (on a 'first-come-first-serve but consider other folk' basis).||Location easily walkable from the train/bus station even with luggage, and situated nicely near end of esplanade. Would make a point of returning to this area and this specific ryokan if I...

This is a some what overly designed place. In my Japanese style room there was a lamp hanging at around 165 cm from the ground. Therefore, everytime I walked across the room, I had to watch out not to hit my head. Also, my blanket was about 170 to 180cm long. Never had that happen to me. Location is OK, a bit outside the town and close to a some what busy street. Inside they have two private onsen baths, which are fine and seemingly well maintained. One staff had a bit of trouble with English and they couldn't...

Do have access to washer and dryer. Washer is 300 yen and dryer is 100 yen for ten minutes. Had my clothes in dryer for 20 minutes and they didn't even get warm. Do have hangers in room so tried clothes that way. Microwave and toaster oven is off from the check in area near the stairs. No elevator so be aware. Clean rooms and mine had two windows with one facing the water. Cute and efficient. Futons are thin. I could feel the floor through mine. Everything else was beautiful minutes...