What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
It is a 15 minute taxi ride from JR Shuzenji train station (on the Izu Hakone Rail Line) to Ochiairo Murakami. From JR Shuzenji train station, it is a 35 minute bus ride to Yugashima Bus Stop (more buses go to this bus stop than Arajuku Bus Stop - see map). The staff at Ochiairo Murakami will pick you up at Yugashima Bus Stop (advanced reservations required).
1887-1 Yugashima
Izu-shi
Shizuoka-ken
静岡県伊豆市湯ヶ島1887-1
