We had a hard time getting a room at this historic hotel. When I first called, emailed and faxed about eight months in advance, I was told there was nothing available. But then I got a Japanese colleague involved, she called a travel agent and we immediately were given what they said was the best room in the house (... more

My wife and I stayed there on for 2 beautiful nights about 5 years ago. Although I live and work in Tokyo and travel often, this stay in this hotel was special. It was a time of the year when there were relatively few guests due to the deep snow and freezing cold. But the quiet beauty of the area,... more

This is the second time I have stayed in this historic gem of a hotel. Its location across the road from the Toshogu (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is perfect. Both times my husband and I were in a C-type room, which was spacious with a spectacular view of the mountains. Anyone interested in history, especially the Meiji Restoration period,... more

This is a good hotel and well worth a stay. We stayed 3 nights at the Kanaya Hotel in late April 2005. I must admit, at first I was bitterly disappointed with my room. The hotel presents beautifully on their web site and the price of the rooms suggested this would be luxurious. There are several grades of room and... more

This joint has been around for 130 years. It is beautiful. Even though it is a "western style hotel" (you sleep in beds) there is a great deal of Japanese character in the hotel. It's located at the edge of town, and up a steep driveway which makes it the closest to the temples, but a cab ride from the... more

Booked by telephone from Japan, very helpful & OK English. We have no Japanese. Hotel is at the far end of the town from the railway station, gently uphill, but an easy 20 minute walk. Built in 1870s and has slightly old fashioned air but is thoroughly modern. Staff are very helpful & attentive without being pushy. Stayed just 1... more