Last updated: May 21, 2021
Privacy and luxury in Isobe Onsen
This historic ryokan has been an inn since the Edo period (1603–1868). Isobe Onsen is the setting of the Japanese fable, ""Shita-kiri Suzume,"" which translates as ""The Sparrow with the Slit Tongue."" The theme runs throughout the hotel, with sparrow motifs throughout the property.
The ryokan's comfortable Japanese-style tatami rooms overlook the property's tranquil garden, where you can appreciate the seasonal changes and spot real life sparrows flitting among the branches. Opt for a room with a private, open-air bath or slip into one of the ryokan's two mineral-rich garden onsen. Book in advance to enjoy the exclusivity of eating in a private dining room, sampling hearty Japanese cuisine, including the local specialty, ""mineral spring tofu.""
Some English-speaking staff
Natural hot spring baths
Baths open to non-staying guests
Free Wi-Fi available
Temporarily store luggage
Can send bags via courier service
All toilets are Western style
Dining in chairs (not directly on floor)
Private dining rooms available
Ingredients list for meals
Vegetarian meals upon request
Halal meals upon request
Muslim prayer items, support, room, etc.
Non-smoking facility
Smoking room(s) and/or area(s)
Free-of-charge car parking
Shuttle bus service available
1-5-5 Isobe, Annaka ( Map)
About 5 minutes on foot from Isobe Station
About 15 minutes by car from Matsuida-Myogi IC of Joshin-Etsu Expressway
