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Kaishu

1698-1, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 649-2211, Japan
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Kaishu
4.0 of 5 stars 79 Reviews
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Singapore
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

I found the place satisfactory in general but too touristy and impersonal, perhaps due to the fact that this is a big hotel rather than a traditional ryokan. The reception staff were polite but not exactly welcoming. Service was slow and limited understanding of English meant that very little information about meals and hotel facilities were given. My request for... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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100 reviews 100 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

This is a beautiful hotel located on the rocky coast of Shirahama, about 15 minutes from the train station by taxi. It is very Japanese in design and feel. The exterior landscaping is yet immature, so it has some catching up to do with the facilities. Even the hallways are covered by tatami mats, so your shoes are kept for... More

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Hong Kong, China
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011

I stayed here for two nights by myself. Got in quite late the first night but immediately got into the ryokan/onsen experience, it's hard not to. The design is really sharp modern but with traditional feel. You can basically show up with nothing but yourself and everything else is taken care of. They provide a range of yukata you can... More

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Hong Kong
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

Environment - modern and yet preserving the Japanese style of living with tatami and wood right from the entrance. Very warm feeling. Cleaniness - most impressed! Walked bare-footed and yet we hardly felt a tint of dust on the floor. Breakfast and dinner - princely meals! Too much for us girls. We could not even finish breakfast. As a result,... More

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tokyo
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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大阪
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116 reviews 116 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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東京
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tokyo, Japan
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kyoto, Japan
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
3
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  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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摂津市
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012
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    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1698-1, Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture 649-2211, Japan
Price range (per night):* 437 AUD - 673 AUD

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