Ryokan Sanga

“Definitely enjoyed their “warm hospitality”!”

Their website says, “enjoy our warm hospitality”, and I have to say that the Ryokan Sanga staff are some of the warmest folks I have ever met while on vacation. I felt welcomed at every turn even despite a language barrier. They went the extra mile to make me feel welcomed and also kindly accommod… more

Their website says, “enjoy our warm hospitality”, and I have to say that the Ryokan Sanga staff are some of the warmest folks I have ever met while on vacation. I felt welcomed at every turn even despite a language barrier. They went the extra mile to make me feel welcomed and also kindly accommodated some irregularities with my booking. The rooms and bathing facilities are well kept. The water formulation left my skin glowing! The breakfast and dinner menus were delicious. Everything was delightfully fresh and they often featured local products in building their seasonal menus. The Ryokan is about 20 mins walking from the center of the onsen down, but that’s tolerable and only matters if you are doing onsen hopping with the pass the onsen associate offers. From my limited experience after onsen hopping, Ryokan Sanga felt like one of the better kept facilities in the area.

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“A Heavenly Honeymoon Stay”

Dear People of Sanga, My wife and I would like to thank you all from the depths of our hearts for a wonferful stay. Sanga is special because it makes its guests feel special. While the property and fine dining are expectional, the service culture is beyond compare. Because after all, people make a … more

Dear People of Sanga, My wife and I would like to thank you all from the depths of our hearts for a wonferful stay. Sanga is special because it makes its guests feel special. While the property and fine dining are expectional, the service culture is beyond compare. Because after all, people make a place. We feel blessed to have spent our honeymoon here, and wish you only the very best.

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“Relaxing ryokan in secluded but accessible surroundings.”

Wonderful start to our holidays . Friendly staff , helpful and welcoming . Food excellent . The onsens were a delight , in addition to the public onsens we booked two private ones , of which the open air one was our favourite. Just a relaxing experience amid interesting scenery .

“The perfect ryokan experience”

Ryokan Sanga is an absolute gem - an authentic, boutique ryokan in the woods along the river. The grounds are gorgeous, with beautiful details everywhere. I was very grateful that Ryokan Sanga accepts solo travellers - as many ryokan don’t, or else they charge you for two. I had a perfect solo trav… more

Ryokan Sanga is an absolute gem - an authentic, boutique ryokan in the woods along the river. The grounds are gorgeous, with beautiful details everywhere. I was very grateful that Ryokan Sanga accepts solo travellers - as many ryokan don’t, or else they charge you for two. I had a perfect solo travel experience. Here’s what you should know: Access: Ryokan Sanga is ~2km outside of the town centre of Kurokawa Onsen. I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t regret that at all. Ryokan Sanga sent a driver to pick me up from the bus stop, and since I arrived several hours before check-in, he dropped me off in the little town of Kurokawa Onsen and took my bags to the ryokan. He then picked me up before checkin, and when we arrived, my bags were in my room. The ryokan offers free shuttles to town or to other Onsen if you are doing the Nyuto Tegata (Onsen hopping pass). After checkout, they dropped me off in town, and then picked me up with my suitcase later that day and took me to the bus stop. The service was beyond amazing. Room: I booked a Standard room for one night. It had no Onsen and no shower (just a toilet and sink). There was also a closet and a kitchenette area. Ukata, socks and slippers are provided. You can hear the roar of the river and waterfall, which turned out to be perfect white noise for sleeping. Onsen: When I checked in I booked the private outdoor Onsen for the evening and the following morning (no extra charge). Bookings are for 50mins and there are washing facilities, a sink and hairdryer. The outdoor Onsen is beautiful- it is right beside the river with waterfalls (see pics). Meals: I booked the last meal times which were 7pm for dinner and 8:30am for breakfast - the food was amazing; the dinner was one of my most memorable in my travels to Japan. See sample menu. I cannot recommend Ryokan Sanga highly enough!

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