The staff at the ryokan were excellent, super kind and helpful. However, also a bit disorganized. We were asked three times to fill out the registration card after we had already checked in. Most disturbingly, a staff member entered our room after 9 PM without knocking and, for some reason, demanded to see our key. When we then complained at the front desk, we got a very Japanese too-embarrassed answer rather than addressing our complaint. The dinners were superbly presented, but uneven in quality. The sashimi course on the first night was barely edible, and we love sashimi. But most of the rest of the meals were excellent. And a suggestion, take a room on the second floor. The walls are paper thin, of course, but so is the ceiling it seems, and we were kept awake by the movement of the guests above us. The ryokan is in a stellar location, and we enjoyed our stay, but there is room for improvement, for sure.

Incredible dinner and breakfast. Staff are gracious and friendly. The location is stellar in the heart of the Bikan quarter.

The perfect place to live out any dreams of being in Rurouni Kenshin. In fact they shot one scene from the movie (a bridge where Sanoske and Kenshin duel) two or three buildings down. The ryokan serves a traditional breakfast and dinner, they make your futon for you, and lend you a yukata. In front of the place is a little river in the center of a historical district (Kurashiki Binkan). The staff are very friendly and accommodating.

The staff at Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata were amazing. They are all so friendly and attentive. The dinner in the room was an amazing experience and the breakfast meal was a great way to start the day. We had a room with our own private garden which provided a great view in the morning as we woke up. This has been my favorite place to stay in Japan and I hope to revisit Kurashiki just to stay at this place again.

Good: -Food is great, good quantity and quality. Especially the seafood! -Location is great, in the center of the shopping area. Especially beautiful at night and early morning. Could be better: -The room smelled a bit like restroom - but seemed to come from the AC unit? Maybe it needs to be cleaned. -A no smoking sign outside the bath/shower area - in the morning it smelled like smoke, even after closing the window.

They were very accommodating for vegetarians, the food was excellent, and the staff friendly, helpful, and kind. Highly recommended!

Beautiful historical Japanese inn. Great service and delicious food!

Staff was extremely helpful and courteous.

海外からの日本長期訪問だったので私達のラゲッジは中大型でした。畳を傷つけないように板の間のカーペットの敷かれている所を利用するのだが、畳の部屋と板の間の間の障子を破かないかヒヤヒヤだった。持ち込む荷物の形状を次回は考慮したい。 滞在した部屋がもともと蔵だったのを改装したとの事で、部屋への段差が大きく特に出る時（降りる時）大きな音を立てないように気を使った。 それ以外はとても素晴らしい旅館でした。

We had a wonderful stay here. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were very accommodating to my 2 year old. House slippers and comfortable yukatas were provided. We were served an amazing evening meal in our room. Followed by the staff setting up our futon mattress beds for us--the surface is intended to be firm sleeping on the ground so not the best night sleep I've ever had, but they were fairly comfortable. Traditional breakfast was served in the morning in a common room. Overall a very fun experience.

the garden is beautiful. the room was clean and shared bathing area was spotless.

The hotel is right located into the heart of Kurashiki and itself is a historical building. This hotel forms also a part of the view of Kurashiki particular at nigh after light is on.

Staffs are very friendly, and food was very good. I had to leave early because of my flight schedule. They offered us one early breakfast. We still remember the staff weaving his hands until we were out of his sight.

Had a fantastic time at this Ryokan. It's in a beautiful historic location, and the Ryokan itself was a wonderful experience - the traditional meal served in the room was a highlight, amazing food. Highly recommended.

Perfect location, perfect venue, perfect room, perfect meals.

Most memorable was the dinner multicourse traditional meal giving us the opportunity to try new dishes. Served beautifully in our room.

1744 inn in historical area very close to Ohara museum. If you want to experience staying at a typical Japanese inn then this is a lovely place to stay. The food was good. Good bathing facilities. Great staff. English poor but could by. And piĺlows were like rocks.

服務非常周到，飯店人員記得所有客人，出飯店都能夠立即準備我們的鞋子，進飯店也馬上提供我們房間鑰匙 晚餐、早餐份量都非常足夠，也都是傳統日式料理、非常棒的體驗 飯店位置在最熱鬧的觀光地區中央，非常方便旅遊，途中累了可以隨時回飯店休息

You will experience great customer service with very polite and friendly staff who is interested in you and always seek to help you. It was a lovely stay at my very first ryokan.

古い建物ということでしたが、感じさせないほど快適に過ごせました。清潔で、空調も効いてて、お風呂も気持ち良かったです。部屋食も美味しく、スタッフさんの対応が素敵で、気楽に過ごせました。