Cuisine Onsen Ryokan with Beds and Western Style Meals
Anyone who speaks English probably knows the proverb, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” In Japanese we also have a ve...
Cuisine 
Kashiwaya Ryokan Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan will fully reopen with a new appearance in March 2021!
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan has been undergoing renovation work for the entire building.It will reopen on March 15, 202...
highlights and activities We Win 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award !
We, Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan, ranked 7th out of the 25 best Japanese Ryokans, was awarded the Traveller's Choice Bes...
Tips and FAQ How to Get the Direct Round Trip Bus from Tokyo
Direct bus bound for Shima Onsen departs at 'Tokyo Station JR Expressway Bus terminal Bus Boarding Dock' (JR Tokyo stati...
Onsen The Differences Between ‘Spa,’ ‘Hot Spring,’ and ‘Onsen’
When I write about Japanese ‘onsen’ in English, I use the Japanese word ‘onsen’ rather than using any related foreign wo...
Onsen Tattoo-Friendly Onsens: Will the Day Come When These Become the Norm in Japan?
Introduction Since our Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is a tattoo-friendly onsen ryokan, people with tattoos can bathe in ...
highlights and activities The “Shima Onsen Guide” WEB was launched !
We were launched the "Shima Onsen Guide" WEB in September 2019. Goal of this WEB is to have the Shima Onsen become know...
Shima Onsen Let’s go to Shima Onsen by a rental car! You’ll have more fun!
Overview If you're good at driving a car, how about renting a car to go to an onsen resort near Tokyo? There are often m...
Kashiwaya Ryokan Private Onsen Tsuki-no-yu Renovated !
Visitors from Japan come looking for different things, from authentic Japanese food, cultural experiences, and shopping....
Ryokan The ALT Special Plan! The Perfect Way to Enjoy Japanese Culture and Onsen
Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan has begun a special deal just for ALT’s currently residing in Japan. With this special plan...