81%Ikawa Ryokan

Great place and location a short walk away from down town Hiroshima and museum.

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by thedude3126 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

2

Great bedroom with excellent conditions , helpful staff and quiet neighborhood, relatively easy to find if you follow the instructions. Highly recommended.

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by Musashi – posted on Oct 15, 2008

6

Good location, decent Japanese style rooms. Perfect basic accomodation in a central location.

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by swindon8955 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

10

Ikawa Ryokan is a really nice hotel. The room is quite big compared to other Ryokans I have stayed in, and much nicer. There is high speed internet access in the room with an ethernet cable (it's very fast), and the bedding is top notch. The hotel and rooms are very clean, and cery safe.... more Ikawa Ryokan is a really nice hotel. The room is quite big compared to other Ryokans I have stayed in, and much nicer. There is high speed internet access in the room with an ethernet cable (it's very fast), and the bedding is top notch. The hotel and rooms are very clean, and cery safe. You're only a 5 minute walk from the A-bomb domb. A short distance from there is the shopping area in Hiroshima.The staff there was extremely kind and helpful.close

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by vincehwang189 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

7

Long tram trip from train station but nice and close to the Peace Park which was great. Nice helpful staff and good size rooms by Japanese standards.

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by jkgour – posted on Oct 6, 2008

7

Basic and clean japanese style accommodation (Ryokan) very close to the centre of Hiroshima. Staff were helpful. Had trouble getting a taxi to find the place but it was only a cheap taxi ride from the shinkansen station.

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by tezza-d – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

I prefer the smaller, cozy hostels where it's easier to socialize, but this one was ok for my short 2 days stay. The staff is very nice. Now the hostel is VERY clean, but there was a lot of black mold in my bathroom. Not sure why such a clean hostel would have this problem. Otherwise, nice...

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by svallee5446 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

3

Well located for the peace park.

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by duncan6267 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

4

We've stayed in the Ikawa Hotel instead of the Ryokan. These ratings are for the Ikawa HOTEL.

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by fschouenberg – posted on Sep 9, 2008

3

Felt very welcome here, within walking distance of the city center and very friendly family-like atmosphere. Recommended place

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by gbeest – posted on Sep 5, 2008

1

Good option for a few days.

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by paulafcul5922 – posted on Sep 5, 2008

2

owner is very friendly and helpful. About at 15min street car ride from the train station and a 10 minute walk to hiroshima memorial park. Great place for the price.

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by MattESch – posted on Aug 29, 2008

4

Not really a traditional Ryokan as advertised (more like a regular hotel, with Japanese styled rooms), but everything was clean and the staff were friendly.

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by jamesandrewashton7327 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

2

Not exactly a hostel, but in a nice sleepy, but pleastly centrally located neighbourhood.

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by IdrisEvans – posted on Aug 16, 2008

9

Walking distance to all the good sights.

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by warnerjacob8593 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

3

good ryokan. Tradtional style. sleeping on mats, really nice room, with big tv and fridge. Free coffee and tea and sweets. Breakfast is too expensive. Location is excellent.

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by mvsamb – posted on Aug 5, 2008

3

The place looks like a real mess, almost like it had been turned into a Ryokan amateuristically. The tatami beds are awful, think twice if you really want to have this traditional experience. The rooms are very, extremely small. Theres a girl who works there that has been more than willing to...

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by mariamad – posted on Aug 2, 2008

11

Makes you feel home when the old couple who own the place say good morning and welcome home to you everyday... Location is perfect and everything is within walking distance if you do not mind walking for 20-30 minutes. Great place to stay!!!!

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by mortenbjernvig3890 – posted on Jul 25, 2008

4

A cool and very huge private bath (although there wasn't one for girls). One of the cheapest ryokans we saw too

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by d-j-ango1412 – posted on Jul 19, 2008

2

Staff were lovely and very helpful - 'welcome home' every time we returned. Rooms were small but facilities clean and very good. Excellent location. Would definitely stay here again

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by asdpar – posted on Jul 18, 2008

2

a larger ryokan/budget hotel type place. We liked it for having ensuite facilities.

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by seandpayne3231 – posted on Jul 17, 2008

10

This was a good budget hotel simple rooms with traditional sleeping mats, tv and bar fridge. The place is only a 5 minute walk to the Peace park and museum and from there another 5 mins to the `A-Bomb Dome`. The common room area was in the hotel foyer and lacked a bit of character, free... more This was a good budget hotel simple rooms with traditional sleeping mats, tv and bar fridge. The place is only a 5 minute walk to the Peace park and museum and from there another 5 mins to the `A-Bomb Dome`. The common room area was in the hotel foyer and lacked a bit of character, free internet but only one terminal. The staff only spoke a little english but were a lovely couple and really went out of their way to help us when we couldnt work out how to phone home. Overall a good place to stop over cheap with your own toilet and shower.close

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by Ads – posted on Jul 10, 2008

21

Really great place to stay, owned by a charming family. Peace Memorial Park is just five minutes away by walk and Domachi tram station is also very close, so going to Miyajima or JR Station is quick and easy. And the best thing I remember from Ikawa Ryokan is one infrequent feature that I most... more Really great place to stay, owned by a charming family. Peace Memorial Park is just five minutes away by walk and Domachi tram station is also very close, so going to Miyajima or JR Station is quick and easy. And the best thing I remember from Ikawa Ryokan is one infrequent feature that I most appreciate: the sensation of CALM AND ABSOLUTE SILENCE when you are going to sleep, no noise at all.close

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by Oscar2703 – posted on Jun 30, 2008

2

Nice wee family run hotel and excellent if you can get the traditional japanese rooms. 10 Minutes walk from the centre of town so no need to buy a pass for the trams unless you are wanting to go further out from hiroshima.

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by Brucemcki – posted on Jun 28, 2008

2

Had a comfy and clean room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great location for siteseeing as well as for heading downtown.

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by xchriscash2775 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

6

I would DEFINITELY stay here again! It was the perfect place for me to stay!!

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by jakirabbit7021920 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

10

Easy to find. very clean. good size room with good air conditioning. nice bathroom, and even my own fridge. easy access to war museum, short ride on tram or 10 minute walk. what more could i want.

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by ShadowJam – posted on Jun 18, 2008

3

nice place, warm and staff were very friendly.

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by s0342584336 – posted on Jun 3, 2008

3

excellent place, very clean, free LAN in the room, helpful and efficient staff, close to peace park and tram line. free biscuits and drinks + comfy couch. 100%

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by maximross9112 – posted on May 27, 2008

3

nicely located; very clean; host/hostess were very kind and helpful.

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by nmnm20003272 – posted on May 21, 2008

2

Very close to the Peace Park and street cars nearby make it very easy to get around. Bit far from the train station; I recommend grabbing a taxi to avoid any hassle. The room was a small hotel room with two twin beds and its own bathroom. Previous place was just a hostel, and having a proper... more Very close to the Peace Park and street cars nearby make it very easy to get around. Bit far from the train station; I recommend grabbing a taxi to avoid any hassle. The room was a small hotel room with two twin beds and its own bathroom. Previous place was just a hostel, and having a proper hotel room at this price was wonderful. The room was very clean and I`m surprised they don`t charge more. FYI, if you go to Miyajima and have a JR Railpass, there is a ferry you can take for free.close

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by JetSetArnett – posted on May 19, 2008

1

Ikawa ryokan was a good hostel !!!

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by minma5890 – posted on May 5, 2008

3

The directions to the place were not clear enough and should be have a map from bus center too, perhaps a map in English would help.

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by chalermwans1018 – posted on Apr 23, 2008

4

Excellent location, just five minutes walk from the Peace Park. Very comfortable room.

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by Ratzta – posted on Apr 12, 2008

12

brilliant, good location, nice staff, nice rooms-- cheap, what more can you want.

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by picklesin – posted on Apr 7, 2008

4

Whilst the room were clean the general areas were messy with things just lying around. Also you had to leave your room keys which were left at the front desk unattended..anyone could walk in and pick them up and go to your room.

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by snmnichols4180 – posted on Apr 7, 2008

1

nice private rooms complimentary sake and shochu as well as confectionaries. a nice clean comfortable place to stay that is well within walking distance to all of hiroshimas attractions

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by c-ross4201192 – posted on Apr 6, 2008

4

Western room was basic but clean and comfortable. Japanese or Western breakfasts both fine. Easy to find and very well located for peace park and trams. Staff really helpful and friendly, free internet

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by lauramereseger7715 – posted on Apr 5, 2008

1

I really liked this hotel. It's hard to call it a ryokan because the rooms have their own bathrooms and are quite large. The location is great as well -- less than 5 minutes away from a tram stop, about 15 minutes walk to the Genbaku Dome. There is a nice okonomiyaki place around the corner... more I really liked this hotel. It's hard to call it a ryokan because the rooms have their own bathrooms and are quite large. The location is great as well -- less than 5 minutes away from a tram stop, about 15 minutes walk to the Genbaku Dome. There is a nice okonomiyaki place around the corner (less than 5 minutes away) and a coin-op laundry nearby as well. Owners are quite friendly and there is no curfew. I'll definitely stay here next time I'm in Hiroshima.close

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by mishapenkov2847 – posted on Apr 5, 2008

3

Excellent location, close to Hiroshima Peace Museum and other main sights. Extremtly helpful staff.

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by hplusn – posted on Mar 25, 2008

1