Wakatake Ryokan

Charming traditional accommodation in Kushiro”

Wakatake Ryokan is one of the few traditional Japanese-style accommodations in the easy-going and friendly seaside town of Kushiro. We were delighted to find this option on a quiet street within an easy 10-minute walk of the station (via the underpass between the train and bus terminals), although some business travelers or western tourists uncomfortable with ryokans or guest houses (minshuku) might opt for one of the city's high-rise hotels. Wakatake Ryokan's owners are carrying on a family business started 70 years ago, and the hostess' hospitality and attention to detail reflects many decades of experience welcoming guests from Japan and abroad. Sleeping rooms are simple but comfortable and fully equipped, with shared WC down the hall and a shared bathroom / shower on the main floor. We we were able to access these without delay at all times even though most of the rooms were occupied. The hostess speaks some English and has English-language printed materials on hand highlighting attractions in and around Kushiro as well local restaurants within reasonable walking distance. Guests may use the on-site washing machine and dryer for a modest price to catch up on laundry, which came in handy as we were near the end of our three weeks in Japan. The very reasonable standard room rate includes a western-style breakfast, and for an additional fee, a Japanese breakfast is available - but we did not have an opportunity to sample this.

Comfortable, warm welcomed and feel great!”

Great place. When you stay in Wakatake Ryokan it is the same feeling that you are in your friend's home.

Cheap and simple room, friendly owner, close to JR”

This is a family run ryokan so - as you should expect - the rooms are traditional Japanese tatami floors and equipped with roll-down futons. Shower and toilet areas are shared (with privacy). The toilets are Japanese style, though as with other areas of the ryokan the owner has labelled English instructions to things for ease of use for foreigners. The owner was very welcoming and friendly and she speaks English better than our basic Japanese. The ryokan is north of town so actually out of the main centre but it is still only 10 mins walk to the JR train station. External signage was only in Japanese.

Friendly Ryokan owner”

The ryokan was small and it does not come with attached bathroom. Nevertheless, we were really touched by the hospitality of the owner, who woke up early to prepare breakfast for us even though we didn't book for it. It seems more like lodging in a relative's accommodation. It was an enjoyable stay even though it was a temporary stay for a night.

An amazing place to stay!”

The guesthouse is located close to the JR station, about 20mins by walk. The owner was extremely nice and she cooked the best breakfast! (Better than those by my mother :))) She also helped a lot in arranging my tours. The house was very clean and I loved the Japanese style room so much. I’ll definitely come back here.

nice hostel”

the host is very friendly. tidy and clean room with sufficient facilities. delicious breakfast. a bit difficult to find the way to the hostel from the jr station for the first time but still a convenient location. very nice hostel.

A very kind host”

Yoko, the kind lady who runs the place was very kind. Although I didn't book the room without breakfast, she nevertheless prepared a cheese toast & salad & coffee foc. She offered use of her umbrella on a rainy morning. Take the underpass between the train & bus stations, and her place is approximately 400m away, 15-20 minutes steady walk. The Agoda map was accurate.

good place!”

this is really good place.

just good for sleeping”

located at the north of jr station which is no easy to access, but very kindly welcomed

ok for short stay”

very basic, shared-bath room and toilet are far from room. ok for short stay. room is very big.

far from station. location map not clear”

we stay for 2nites , the comments from the block difference what we stay

location”

a bit far from the station, location not very clear.

Very Good Place”

問題なく快適にすごせた”

建物自体は古いが女将さんにがすごく気が利くのとトイレなど水周りは古いが掃除が行き届いている。また女将さん手作りの周辺の飲食店の情報が記されたマップなども部屋にあり活用するといいだろう。麦茶をサービスしてくれたのが嬉しかった。ご飯は夕食は有料で食堂で他の宿泊者と交流しながら食べることができる。朝食は無料ので簡単なパンとサラダをサービスしてくれる。値段の割にあった旅館ではないだろうか。

住宅街のビジネス旅館”

場所は住宅街にある。車ではなく、歩いて行ったので、少し道に迷った。 日本の昔ながらのビジネス旅館。静かに眠れる。 おかみさんが、ともかく気を使ってくれる。

Ok”

Ok

Above average”

有人情味的旅館，感受日本傳統文化

和去了親戚家一樣 感覺親切”

老闆娘十分親切，亦懂得英文，溝通不成問題。 記得離開那早上，老闆娘特意沖了杯咖啡給我， 又問我行李整理得如何，感覺十分窩心。 遺憾的是因為要趕火車，忘記和老闆娘合照。 酒店位於釧路駅附近，不遠的位置亦有一間便利店。十分方便

좋습니다”

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와카타케료칸”