Japanese Ryokan Kashima Honkan Reviews

Very nice traditional Japanese ryokan. Room was quite spacious with TV and fridge. Public bath was also nice, only the water smelled quite with chlorine. Unfortunately our room was quite far and WiFi signal didn't reach there. But you can go to the lobby where the signal is good and sit on comfortable couch.

Lots of traditional character with this ryokan. Clean and secure and lovely garden. Staff very pleasant and helpful.

I stayed in room number 6 beside small beautiful japanese garden. It\'s beautiful. And not far from subway. But room was cold in the night(I have to move my bed to under heater.).

Location was good and the building had a nice traditional character, but some areas needed a good clean/renovation. Room was spacious and comfortable, but other areas were a let down. There were no kitchen facilities, the tea and coffee came in tiny paper cups, some taps had no hot water and others took ages for it to come through. Laundry was basic. Staff spoke little English and weren't very friendly or welcoming. Showers smelled mouldy/damp. Disappointed with our 3 night stay in this ryokan.

I have stayed in many hostels across Japan and the south pacific and this place has the most character out of any of them. This hostel has large spacious rooms, a rock garden and actually feels as though it is something out of a period piece film. Walking distance from Hakata station and about a 25 minute walk from Tenjin station. Although it's location is long walk from the nightlife area, the quality of service and facilities make this a wonderful place. I highly recommend this hostel.