My wife and I have traveled fairly extensively in Japan over the last decade or so, and Matsubaya has become our favorite place to to go for a deeply relaxing stay. This is a place that we will return to again and again. The staff are exceedingly welcoming, warm, and helpful. The rooms are well appointed, and ours had a very nice city/sea view. We took time to enjoy all the private/family baths, and they're all just lovely. The cafe/bar/lounge area with complimentary coffee, drinks, and draft beer was a welcome surprise that we really enjoyed. We also thought the traditional Japanese breakfast was above and beyond our expectations. Bottom line: excellent service, excellent food, excellent everything.

Nothing. Some other reviews have complained about the location being remote and hard to find, but we didn't have any trouble finding it, and the location on a hill on the outskirts of the city is actually a positive, as far as I'm concerned. It's quiet, and you feel closer to nature than you do the city. Still, there are some convenience stores and a few local restaurants within walking distance, which you might not even need, since the meals available from the ryokan are excellent (but if you do venture out for a meal, I recommend checking out nearby Himedaruma for some great yakitori).

Wonderful amd genuine people!! Special thank you to Maria, Sushma, Toyota and the extremely pleasant and strong gal who carried my luggages on her own and waited in the rain to send me off. They are the best and I shall be back! Breakfast and dinner are to die for. So delicate. They even placed a little placeholder with the name of your room on a dining table where you will be sitting. So neat.

Nothing. What not to like?

Dinner is awesome. Service is great. Staff could communicate in English and being very helpfel. Minibar at the lobby is fabulous. I have difficulty in finding parking place. I am sure it is clearly marked in Japanese. Unfortunately, I could not read Japanese. Nevertheless, staff guild us to parking spot right way at sight of my car approaching. Just small turbulance. Overall experience is fanastic.

There was a lounge to get drinks, the tatami room was big enough for 4 people, and the food was great! I also liked the private onsen in room as well as the family onsen in the property

checkout time earlier than most places and slightly far with no public transport access.

The room was amazing. The tatami room was so cool and the outdoor onsen was so pretty and perfect. There were so many amenities that I didn't expect that made the stay extra special.

I have no complaints.

most helpful staff always professional and ready to help. room is spacious and clean. very impressed.

maybe just the kids meal has too much fried stuff, but that is a personal preference not a complaint

Incredible views from our room. Private bath with a view the room. Delicious dinner. Very friendly staff especially the wait staff for our meals.

We were unable to make use of the private baths

All staff’s service is provided excellent care

There were two used cotton sticks in the pocket of 😓my night gown

The room was spacious, the food was excellent, onsen was superb.

The room didn’t have room darkening shade.

Amazing choices of family onsen and food choices were unique and tasty.

Nothing really, it was a very good experience overall.