Dogo Onsen Funaya

“The best stay on this trip”

Of all the many lodging options on this trip, this one is the best. It scores highest marks in every category, from location to meals to service. It is near a busy shopping arcade. Just down the incline is a foot bath next to a mechanical clock which has moving parts on the hour. Many people st… more

Of all the many lodging options on this trip, this one is the best. It scores highest marks in every category, from location to meals to service. It is near a busy shopping arcade. Just down the incline is a foot bath next to a mechanical clock which has moving parts on the hour. Many people stood around it to view the action. The arcade is interesting too. I bought a bag of clementines -- very sweet, 400yen/KG. The onsen is so relaxing and no one there except for a father and young son. We were in room # 1503 in an annex connected to the main building by a long corridor. No English television channels, huge balcony with view, and 2 Western-style twin beds. Dinner was in a private structure next to the river -- Kawaseki. Getting down there from the ryokan was not smooth. We had total privacy. The food was brought down by large bento boxes filled with seafood, soup, side dishes. So delicious. The newspaper is delivered to the room. The breakfast was just as wonderful as the dinner. Too bad we stayed only one night. This is the only lodging I wish we could have stayed longer.

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“Top-notch, traditional rooms and service, highly recommended”

Large elegant hotel-ryokan right next to Dogo Onsen. Funaya has its own baths, as well. Room was traditional, ample size, with a balcony sitting area. As is often the custom, a kimono-clad server was assigned to us for the 2-day stay. She served dinner and breakfast in the bedroom. No matter how m… more

Large elegant hotel-ryokan right next to Dogo Onsen. Funaya has its own baths, as well. Room was traditional, ample size, with a balcony sitting area. As is often the custom, a kimono-clad server was assigned to us for the 2-day stay. She served dinner and breakfast in the bedroom. No matter how many times we've stayed in such ryokans, having that experience is fresh and inspiring. We rate the food top-notch, kaiseki style.

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“Nice traditional onsen hotel”

We spent 2 nights in dogo onsen area and stayed in Funaya. Hotel room is Traditional Japanese style, familiar to me and enjoyed the big space. Everyday breakfast time and evening time they will arrange or collect the futon, and had nice sleep in their futon! Breakfast is nice, tried one day Japa… more

We spent 2 nights in dogo onsen area and stayed in Funaya. Hotel room is Traditional Japanese style, familiar to me and enjoyed the big space. Everyday breakfast time and evening time they will arrange or collect the futon, and had nice sleep in their futon! Breakfast is nice, tried one day Japanese and one day western, good. And the onsen, of course onsen! Lovely onsen and also nice outdoor onsen, with massage chairs in rest area, I do love Japanese onsen. Very close to bus station, worth a stay.

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“Good mix of Japanese and Western”

The visit started with a disappointment, the main reason for selecting this hotel was the rooms with a balcony facing the garden. When we arrived we did get a room with a balcony, however facing the busy road next to the garden. When complaining we got moved one room closer to the garden, with a vi… more

The visit started with a disappointment, the main reason for selecting this hotel was the rooms with a balcony facing the garden. When we arrived we did get a room with a balcony, however facing the busy road next to the garden. When complaining we got moved one room closer to the garden, with a view of the garden but still could hear and see the road. The room is a combination of western, beds, and Japanese, the tatami sitting area. Quite spacious, good size bathroom and seperate toilet. Breakfast has choice of Japanese or western, both come as a set menu, which were good. One night we opted for the japanes kaiseki diner, an elaborate selection of japanese dishes. Very good quality, which comes at a price. Service is top notch. Location is just around the corner from the onsen, and there is a tram stop close by.

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