This charmingly creaky, unpretentious Taishō-era ryokan is a historic landmark, pleasantly faded and focused on a small garden with a stone lantern. All that, tatami rooms and a sampling of knick-knacks make it a great place to sample traditional Japan. The friendly owners communicate well in English. Japanese breakfasts are available for ¥864.
Kashima Honkan
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