Kutsurogijuku Chiyotaki

8.7

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 8.7/10, based on 900 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥇 1st	Seifutei	9.1/10	203
🥈 2nd	Ookawaso	8.9/10	791
🥉 3rd	mt. inn(マウントイン）	8.9/10	237
4th	Harumiya Ryokan	8.9/10	193
5th	Kutsurogijyuku Shintaki	9.0/10	65
6th	Sansuiso Tsuchiyu Spa	8.9/10	105
7th	Iizaka Onsen Surikamitei Ohtori	8.8/10	227
8th	Aizu Higashiyama Onsen “Shosuke no Yado Takinoyu” since1880	8.7/10	3,925
9th	Kutsurogijuku Chiyotaki Current ryokan	8.7/10	900
10th	Kounkaku	8.8/10	65
11th	Harataki	8.6/10	1,239
12th	Tagoto	8.6/10	555
13th	Ryokan Tamagoyu	8.6/10	483
14th	Azumakan	8.6/10	312
15th	Yoshikawaya	8.8/10	42
16th	Konjakutei	8.6/10	189
17th	Marumine Kanko Hotel	8.5/10	2,582
18th	Kagetsu Highland Hotel, Takayu Onsen	8.5/10	1,081
19th	Eirakukan	8.5/10	793
20th	Spa Resort Hawaiians Monolith Tower	8.5/10	690
21st	Kashiwaya Ryokan	8.6/10	77
22nd	Moritaya	8.8/10	28
23rd	Hanakanzashi	8.6/10	47
24th	Irorinoyado Ashina	8.5/10	41
25th	Yamagataya	8.5/10	35
26th	Kyukamura Ura-Bandai	8.2/10	75
27th	New Ogiya	8.1/10	190
28th	Premium Suites “Hanare Matsushimakaku” Produced by Shousuke no Yado Takinoyu	8.0/10	73
29th	Spa Resort Hawaiians Hotel Hawaiians	7.9/10	1,291
30th	Onsenya Hirosuke Ryokan	7.5/10	7
31st	Shinobu Onsen Seishū	5.0/10	1
32nd	Shikibu no Yakata Izutsuya	6.8/10	3
33rd	Spa Resort Hawaiians VIR Port	7.8/10	74
34th	Ashinomaki Prince Hotel	7.8/10	250
35th	Isamiya, auberge du voyage et de la découverte	5.0/10	2
36th	Higashiyama Park Hotel Shinfugetsu	7.7/10	267
37th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Aizu	7.7/10	437
38th	Yutoriro Bandai Atami	7.6/10	312
39th	Villa Inawashiro	7.4/10	87
40th	Lake Side Hotel Minatoya	7.1/10	37
41st	Itoen Hotel Iizakakanouya	7.1/10	70
42nd	Aizu Higashiyama Onsen “Tsuki no Akari” self-service INN	6.5/10	56
43rd	Mori no RyoTei Mount Bandai	4.4/10	174

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Hot Spring Town Valley Scenery Mountain Setting Public Onsen Open-Air Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

965-0814 Fukushima, Aizuwakamatsu, Higashiyamamachi Yumoto Terayashiki 43, Japan

Staff 8,8/10

Facilities 8,7/10

Cleanliness 8,9/10

Comfort 8,6/10

Value for money 8,4/10

Location 8,7/10

View Open-Air BathTop-floor open-air bath offers broad hillside and town views.

Aizu Local CuisineDining highlights regional Aizu food and local sake experiences.

Higashiyama Onsen BaseSet in Aizuwakamatsu's Higashiyama Onsen area for easy sightseeing.

Relaxing Lounge SpaceExpanded lobby lounge adds a calm, comfortable place to unwind.

Traditional Aizu FeelDesign and atmosphere lean into a warm, regional ryokan character.

Convenient Group TransferUseful group shuttle support is offered for larger local-area parties.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsOnsen-town setting is the main driver: arrive by late afternoon for baths and dinner, then use the next day for Aizuwakamatsu sights before moving on. A second night works if you want a slower bath rhythm or one side trip, but the immediate onsen area alone is limited.

Trip-planning verdict: Best as a 1–2 night Higashiyama Onsen stay paired with Aizuwakamatsu sightseeing, not as a long remote retreat or rail-convenient base.

Know before booking

Slope locationThe inn sits higher up in Higashiyama Onsen, so walks back uphill can feel inconvenient after town sightseeing.

Not station-nearAizu-Wakamatsu Station is not walkable; expect bus, taxi, or shuttle coordination with luggage.

Area is quietGood for baths and rest, but weak for nightlife, café-hopping, or many nearby dinner alternatives.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main buffet venue for dinner and breakfast with Aizu regional dishes.

Lobby Lounge (on-site)

on-site

Guest lounge with free drinks and relaxed post-bath seating.

In-room Dinner (on-site)

on-site

Private dinner plan delivered to room or private room; details vary by plan.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, the simplest route is to reach Aizu-Wakamatsu Station first, then continue by taxi or local bus toward Higashiyama Onsen. If arriving by air, Fukushima Airport is usually the most practical airport connection for this area, but the final approach to the ryokan is still typically easiest by taxi from the station or onsen bus stop.

Nishi-Wakamatsu Stationstation
4.4 kmZaimokumachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japanabout 60 min walkabout 15–20 min by taxitypically slower and less direct than via Aizu-Wakamatsu Station
Useful mainly for some Aizu Railway or local line connections, but generally less convenient than Aizu-Wakamatsu Station for reaching the ryokan.
Aizu-Wakamatsu Stationstation
4.4 kmEkimaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japanabout 60 min walkabout 15–20 min by taxiabout 20–30 min by local bus or bus-plus-walk
Best main rail gateway for most guests coming from the JR network; usually the most practical place to transfer to taxi or bus for Higashiyama Onsen.
Ashinomaki-Onsen Stationstation
7.9 kmOtomachi Oaza Ashinomaki area, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 20–30 min by taxilimited usefulness; often requires extra transfer planning
Only worth considering for travelers already using the Aizu Railway corridor; it is not the usual arrival station for this ryokan.
Higashiyama Onsen Station Bus Stopbus
380 mHigashiyamamachi Yumoto area, Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japanabout 5–10 min depending on slope and luggageabout 2–5 min by taxidirect local bus stop for the onsen area; best checked locally
Useful if arriving by local bus from Aizu-Wakamatsu Station, but a taxi may be easier with large luggage because the area is hilly.
Fukushima Airportairport
50 kmSukagawa, Fukushima, Japanroughly 1 hr 30 min to 2 hr by car depending on conditionsusually requires bus or rail transfer via Aizu-Wakamatsu area; best checked locally
Most realistic airport option for reaching Aizuwakamatsu, especially for domestic arrivals, but it still involves a substantial overland transfer.
Sendai Airportairport
112 kmNatori, Miyagi, Japanroughly 2 hr 30 min to 3 hr 30 min by car depending on conditionspossible via rail transfer through the regional network, but considerably longer
Reasonable alternative airport when flight choices are better, though the onward journey is much longer than from Fukushima Airport.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Panoramic top-floor open-air bathOne of Chiyotaki’s standout features is its high-floor open-air bath with broad views, which gives the onsen experience a more memorable, scenic feel than a standard indoor bath.
Immersive Aizu atmosphereThe property leans into local character, from the overall traditional ryokan mood to dining and drinks that highlight Aizu culture rather than feeling like a generic chain stay.
Useful access to two sister innsBecause Chiyotaki is operated together with Shintaki, guests may appreciate the broader bath and facility appeal of the paired-brand setup, which adds variety to the stay.
Comfortable base for Higashiyama sightseeingIts location in Higashiyama Onsen works well for travelers exploring Aizuwakamatsu, giving a resort-like setting while still being practical for local sightseeing around the city.
More relaxed than flashier resort hotelsChiyotaki suits travelers who want a calm, unfussy ryokan rhythm with onsen, regional food, and slower evenings instead of a large-scale luxury resort atmosphere.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not the best fit for ultra-modern design loversIf you prefer sleek contemporary interiors throughout, parts of the property may feel more traditional and functional than cutting-edge or design-led.
Hillside setting can mean extra effortThe inn’s position in the onsen area is part of its charm, but it may be less convenient for travelers who want completely flat, effortless walking access at all times.
Less intimate than a tiny ryokanWith a fuller-scale inn layout, it may not deliver the deeply private, highly personalized feel that some guests expect from very small luxury ryokan.
Views and room feel can varyThe most memorable scenery is tied to specific bath and location advantages, so not every room experience will necessarily match the same wow factor.
Traditional onsen stay may feel quiet at nightTravelers seeking nightlife, late-evening entertainment, or a busier social scene may find the experience too calm once they settle in for the evening.

Current position: 9th out of 43 ryokans in Fukushima.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
4th	Harumiya Ryokan	8.9/10	193
5th	Kutsurogijyuku Shintaki	9.0/10	65
6th	Sansuiso Tsuchiyu Spa	8.9/10	105
7th	Iizaka Onsen Surikamitei Ohtori	8.8/10	227
8th	Aizu Higashiyama Onsen “Shosuke no Yado Takinoyu” since1880	8.7/10	3,925
9th	Kutsurogijuku Chiyotaki Current ryokan	8.7/10	900
10th	Kounkaku	8.8/10	65
11th	Harataki	8.6/10	1,239
12th	Tagoto	8.6/10	555
13th	Ryokan Tamagoyu	8.6/10	483
14th	Azumakan	8.6/10	312