AKARI et KAORI formerly Taizanso
About this property
Designed by Shinji Kagawa, the stylish AKARI et KAORI formerly Taizanso is a 10-minute drive from Shuzenji Train Station. Boasting open-air hot-spring baths and in-room meals, it offers Japanese rooms with traditional futon beds. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Tatami (woven-straw) floors and shoji paper screens create a peaceful atmosphere in the rooms at AKARI et KAORI formerly Taizanso Ryokan. All rooms are air conditioned and include an attached bathroom with bathtub and Western toilet. Niji-no-Sato Theme Park is 3.5 km from the hotel. Shuzen-ji Temple is about a 5 minute walk away. Free on-site parking is available. When not soaking in the baths or delighting in multi-course (kaiseki) meals of seasonal specialities and fresh seafood, guests can enjoy a massage or check out the gift shop.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Hot spring bath
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Breakfast info
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Asian
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Free private parking available on-site
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Open-air bath, Public Bath, Hot spring bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Taiwan“The hotel's location was quite convenient. A short bus or cab ride from Shuzenji station. From the hotel, it was a lovely stroll to Shuzenji Temple nearby. What stood out to me most was the staff's genuine hospitality. They didn't speak much...” - Farah
United Kingdom“Beautiful room with private onsen bath. The evening meal and breakfast were both beautiful and incredible. They catered perfectly for our various dietary requirements. The women's communal onsen was so lovely and beautifully designed. The staff...” - Felix
Hong Kong“Excellent staff service from the moment of arriving, as they helped us with the luggage, to the dining experience. Great food breakfast and dinner half board, sumptuous meal, super full after it, and very cheerful staff. Rooms felt bespoke and...” - Justin
Australia“This is an authentic Ryokan and Onsen. The staff are exceptionally helpful and traditional in every way. The food is phenomenal (incl. Japanese style breakfast). This was a beautiful and relaxing retreat.” - Dain
United States“The service and food were excellent. Although we didn’t speak much Japanese, we still received the best quality service and accommodation. We’d love to visit again.” - Robert
Japan“The staff were excellent and the food was delicious. The hotel itself was very comfortable and well designed.” - Costanza United States“The ryokan is a traditional building modernized for guests’ convenience. The design and attention to detail is beautiful. The meals were outstanding. The onsen and rotemburo were small but lovely and thankfully never crowded!”
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Portugal“Extremely attentive and friendly staff, in spite of the occasional language barrier.” - Rufus71
Netherlands“This is an amazing ryokan. The staff is extremely friendly and nice. They do all and everything to make your stay memorable. The public onsen in the ryokan was great, very serene atmosphere. The room was huge, with a private onsen. All the...” - Julian Australia“quiet and secluded location, beautifully designed and furnished, kind and helpful hosts, exceptional dining experience”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- レストラン #1
- CuisineJapanese
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
In order to prepare special amenities for men and women, guests are kindly requested to indicate the gender of each guest staying in the room in the Special Requests box when booking.
The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check out.
Guests without a meal plan who want to eat breakfast or dinner at the property must make a reservation at least 3 days in advance. Guests with food allergies must inform the property at least 3 days in advance. No refund will be given if guests cancel their dinner and/or breakfast after arrival. Please note that dinner is served at either 18:00, 18:20 or 18:40. Dinner will not be served at a later time.
Please note the property does not offer pick-up services.
Please note that the property cannot accommodate any special requests for meals such as vegetarian or halal meals.
Please note extra guests who are not included in the number of guests on the booking confirmation cannot be accommodated at this property.
Please inform AKARI et KAORI formerly Taizanso in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests with tattoos are not allowed to use shared bathing areas and other shared facilities.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.
Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.
