Wakamatsu Honten

Very convenient way to wrap up our Japan trip by staying 2 nights at Wakamatsu Honten. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Rooms are definitely traditional ryokan style, do not expect Western rooms. Good English instructions provided to help guests understand local customes. Staff can take out and put away the futons if desired. Onsen has 6 seats for each gender; no cold plunge or sauna. Very clean. We used the onsen 6 times and 2 days and never saw anybody else there, so it was like our private onsen for the stay. Location very convenient. Naratisan Park and Buddhist Temple is literally across the street. Narita JR has Lawson, FamilyMart, and lots of restaurants about 15-20 minutes walk. Not many breakfast spots open nearby the hotel but the Aeon mall is a 10-15 min walk away, opens at 9. Grocery store MaxValue is excellent and there is good shopping. Easy to leave most of our shopping for these last two days, including prescription glasses, sports equipment, gifts, and luggage. Cab ride to Narita was Y3500 from around the corner. Highly recommended overall.

I arrived late after a long travel day and they had dinner ready for me right at check in- such a wonderful welcome! The room was clean, spacious, warm, and futon bed and pillow were very comfortable. I enjoyed using the shared bath. The view in the morning out the window was beautiful! I had a great time walking around town and the front desk staff kindly let me store my luggages after check out. They also helped call me a cab to bring my luggages to the train station- much appreciated!

What a great place to start or end your stay in Japan. It is about a 15 minute walk through Narita City across from Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. There are plenty of shops and restaurants a few minutes away. Although it is busy outside the Ryokan, once you enter, it is serene. The rooms are spacious. The futons are very comfortable, and the comforter is warm and cozy. Plus, the breakfast is spectacular! Be sure to order this or you dinner ahead of your stay.

We were really pleased with our deluxe Japanese style room with private bathroom and temple view. We opted not to have the offered half board. The "room" was huge and more like a little house. Very clean, warm and very spacious with every amenity provided. Our beds were made up when we went out for dinner. It's worth doing a recce for dinner beforehand, as virtually everywhere was closed by 5.30pm. We enjoyed sitting on our own balcony and watching the comings and goings at the temple below. They looked after our luggage before and after check in/out. It's a 15/20 minute walk to either Narita station. And 10 minutes by train to Narita Terminal 1. A great place to finish our tour of Japan.

For my second visit here already, aside the very competitive value, the smooth service and that happening street vibe, it's that one word. Location, location, location. If you need to fly Narita early tomorrow, then here's the best choice tonight. The hotel is located on an attraction street, with a historic, picturesque big shinto shrine just across the road, and that very viral, youtube featured Unagi shop, also just across the same road just next door. So you have plenty of options. If you dunno what-to-do even if it's a very short overnight layover just off Narita, consider here. Quaint historic shops shopping and binge eating aside. Just the Onsen soaking beats uncomfy airport sleep or dry waiting at Narita. Yes, Onsen here is 24 ours. Ok, what about the hotel? On your check in, the reception staff on duty, do spot flawless English and in general the most efficient check in procedure you can imagine. Check, sign and go. You will be off to your room or Onsen within 5 minutes. The hotel establishment, while it look very traditional and old from the outside, is actually very well renovated and modern on the inside; including a good lift, bright corridors, convenient and thoughtful facilities such as hot water, tea, snacks and of course the 24hour Onsen! The rooms are comfortable and of a very nice size, and you get all the amenities of a modern hotel from plugs, TV channels, well stocked fridge, WiFi, vanity to shavers and toothbrushes! Yet the ryokan amenities, futon, ocha, yukata, bath towel, socks and stuffs, you will find familiar. Just on the same street, there are plenty of traditional shop houses with nice picture opportunities and plenty of sourvenirs. As a very popular tourist street right next to Narita Airport, be prepared for plenty of tourists both local and foreigners especially during peak hours, and of course, weekends and holidays. Here's the catch. During Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and local holidays, the incoming route into the ryokan, the shopping street will be closed to cars until 5pm. Also on its exact Google spot, there are no listed hotel car park at all. And nobody tells you that upfront until you check in. The official hotel's free overnight carpark is around a good two turns away, a good 15 minutes walk. It can be tricky if you are travelling alone, having many luggages or maybe physically inconvenienced. But if you're coming with friends, please plan your arrival. Do a quick drop of your luggages in hotel front and drive on to the free designated parking afterwards. It will then be a breeze. Check out day should also be easier if you're all paid and sorted. Just drop keys and go. Onsen after check out is still free if you have time to spare.

We landed here on our first night in Japan so that we wouldn’t have to take a long train to our destination after our flight, and for this reason ended up discovering the town of Narita, which is really special and a great place to spend a day wandering. This ryokan was so outstanding we changed our plans to make it back here for one more night on our way out of Japan. Super lovely room, lovely onsen, and the best Japanese breakfast (or any breakfast for that matter) that we had in Japan, by miles. Such a special little place, as is the town of Narita itself. Will happily stay here again when I come back to Japan.

Excellent stay on our last day before departing Japan. My only mild complaint is we arrived at 630pm, included dinner service ends at 7pm. We called while on the uber to tell them know we are coming and could we please have dinner. They don’t accommodate this request. I guess in this case Japanese strict rule following trumps hospitality. As far as I know we paid the same for the stay even without the dinner, which we had to get outside. The location is quite a hike from the train station so there isn’t even a combini nearby. We ate breakfast which was delicious. The onsen is small but lovely. There is a hotel shuttle to the airport but the last one offered is at 10am at checkout.

I had left my personal items behind and I had already left the country. After emailing their staff, they were able to send it to a hotel that my friend is staying at. I am very grateful for the staff who were kind who coordinated with me. In terms of the rooms, it is traditional and had a lot of amenities. I enjoyed my stay very much. It was my first time going into a public bath. It was very clean and well kept. The location of this hotel is next to the Naritasan Park. I highly recommend walking there. They also provide a shuttle to Narita Station where you can take the train to the Narita Airport.

Only a few stations away from Narita Airport, this ryokan has been in operation since mid 1700's (wait, that means it's older than the U.S.??) We got a chance to utilize this tradition ryokan m-style hotel for one night and I highly recommend it if you want to stay near the international airport but you'll still enjoy the old time Japan. It's located in the center of the shotengan that connects to the Narita Station (not Narita Airport station.) If you decide that you go without the meal plan there are plenty of places to eat in walking distance for all kinds of food especially ramen, unagi and sushi (if you are one of those who prefer more western style then there are still choices for you as we saw some French and Italian places.) And shopping for souvenirs, oh my, we were simply overwhelmed by the number of choices for sure. Anyway, going back to the ryokan, the staff were extremely welcoming. Well-trained workers ensure that your stay at this place will be as comfortable and pleasant as possible. That care is seen in everything we saw. We got lucky; our room (224) is facing this beautiful temple (must see!); once you open your curtains, the view of the temple's magnificent buildings are right in your face. Each room's got beautiful tatami mats in the main area of the room. Beautiful Japanese shoji screens with bamboo tree designs are beautiful. You'll sleep on futon placed directly onto the tatami mats. At the tea table, you'll be equipped with tea pot, tea cups and hot water pot with green tea tea bags. TV and air conditioner mounted on the ceiling in the center of the room, I mean you'll lack NOTHING. Towels and yukatas are in your room as well. Spa (onsen/sento) is a good size. All sorts of minerals included in the bath water are extremely beneficial for your health (I soaked in it at night on the day of arrival and in the early morning on the day of departure.) The temperature of the water might be a bit high for most people but you'll get used to it. Once soaked in it for 10-15 minutes, you'll keep sweating for solid 30 minutes after you're gone back to your room; the effect of it remains for so long. Literally you'll sweat off all your toxins in your body! Upon checking out, the same staff who welcomed us upon arrival saw us off to our next destination with warm smile. If we'll be in this area we WILL definitely stay here again.

Nice place close by the temple in Narita, happen to see it walking by, didn't know it was a ryokan. When we went in, it was bigger than expected, nice rooms and good aircon (it was hot out). The server gave us some matcha in cool water, hit the spot! Mom got a tempura set, I got the eel set. It was a nice tasty lunch, the eel was better than at an eel specialty restaurant in Ginza! If we have Mr time we would have tried their kaseki dinner, next time!

Exceptional service!!! Stay: 3/16 - 3/18 (5 adults - deluxe Japanese style room) Almost 25 years ago, I lived in Fusa, Abiko-Shi, not far from Narita, and I spent many days walking up and down Omotesando and around Narita-san (temple). Now, 25 years later, I wanted to show my family the beauty of Narita and the experience of staying in a traditional ryokan. After spending almost 2 weeks in the heart of Shinjuku, right on the edge of Kabukicho, we stopped at Wakamatsu Honten for a few quiet days on our way back to the US. It was a great decision! The room was just as it should be, with the tatami mats that I miss, the low tables and chairs, and shoji doors that give the clean aesthetic of Japanese design. It fit all 5 of us and our luggage nicely. The view was ... wonderful -- overlooking Narita-san, just left of the main gate. The futons put out for us were comfortable and the yukatas were clean and comfy. Some of our party did need to call down for larger yukatas, which were delivered timely with no problems. The onsen (which was a new experience for everyone except me) was relaxing and inviting. My 3 adult children all have tattoos and were able to use the onsen without issue. I was actually surprised that they went multiple times in our short stay, proving how much they enjoyed it. Breakfast was served the two mornings we were there - both very Japanese breakfasts, which facinated my family, and comforted my nostalgic soul. On the 1st night, we celebrated my daughter's birthday and when the ryokan found out, they quickly supplied us with plates and forks for the birthday cake. Oh and a lighter for the candles. Celebrating her birthday with family in a traditional ryokan in Japan will be an experience she won't forget. But as wonderful as the facilities were, the shining star of our stay was the service. The staff were always very friendly, warm, attentive and hospitable. It seemed like they went out of their way to make sure we were happy. Unfortunately, after all these years, my Japanese is very poor, but the staff were able to communicate with us all nicely. Special shout-out to Tiger, the evening manager. He was so nice to all of us and made our stay special. Even though I am not Japanese, I was so proud that my family got to experience Japan at it's finest. Thank you Wakamatsu! I highly recommend you to everyone I know.

We wanted a traditional Japanese overnight stay experience. This ryokan is situated right across from Naritasan Shinsho-Ji with a lot of walking trails next to streams and ponds. It is about 20 minutes from Narita airport. We got the dinner and breakfast package and it was well worth the extra cost for a once in a blue moon experience. Ah.. how can I forget to mention the 24 hour onsen experience. All included with your stay.

This place was one of the best parts about my experience in Japan. I landed at Narita Airport and instead of going straight to Tokyo I figured why not check out the area. I found this humble ryokan with a great view of the shrine across the street. The town has a wonderfully quaint omotesando (shopping street) and a relaxed vibe. For an extra fee, breakfast and dinner can be included with your stay. I will note that if you're arriving from the US, jet lag might cause you to not be hungry enough to finish the food - they provide so many delicious dishes! The ryokan is traditional and pretty recently renovated which makes it a great place to get acquainted with Japanese culture. Remember to take your shoes off when you enter your room. Go for a walk around the shrine (note: I thought it was just the few buildings I could see through the hotel window but it's actually very expansive!). The omotesando nearby is fully.open during the day and has a variety of great treats and souvenirs. At night take a dip in the ryokan hot pool and shower yourself the traditional way. If you happen to have tattoos, know that in a lot of cases they are still taboo in much of traditional Japan - think about dipping into the hot pool at night if you are a bit self conscious about how themight view it here - I've heard that tiny tattoos are okay here from other reviews however. Overall this ryokan and the town of Narita is a must go if you have the time to.

We were surprised how spacious our room is. Also have a nice balcony to relax with awesome view of an ancient temple. Checking in was quick and easy, all they need is our passport since we have prepaid for our stay. Also have a 24 hr spa, wow.!

This is my first time staying in a ryokan in Japan. Extremely recommended for anyone looking to experience a lot of traditional cultural activities! The staff is extremely friendly and quite a few staff members spoke excellent English. They don't accept tips but are very accommodating and hospitality is their key focus. If you have never had traditional kaiseki japanese set meals, I highly recommend signing up for them as part of the package. If you already have, you can opt out and enjoy the great restaurants just up omodote sando (to the left outside the ryokan). It's about a 1.5 mile strip that you can walk up to the narita JR train station While you eat your meals they swap out your table in the room with futon! Same in the morning. There is free wifi and a lock box for your stuff. Drinks are available for purchase (tea and water are free), or you can just walk up the street for vending machines and seven eleven. You can walk to the ryokan from the station but it's a bit far. Recommended to take a taxi unless you only have a backpack I have yet to try the small bath but it's open 24 hours and very quaint and lovely. We got the room that included a shower so it's very convenient. We love that this place was only a 15 minute train ride from narita airport Looking forward to coming back again one day!