Akariya Geihanro

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“This heritage inn overlooks the Kiso River and Inuyama Castle in Aichi. Spacious guest suites have panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows in addition to a covered rotenburo bath. Sample regional kaiseki cuisine at dinner after a day observing local cormorant fishing.”

Hotel review

Founded over 100 years ago, this historic inn has undergone a recent renovation which has seen it transformed into a luxury riverside bolt-hole. Located in the Aichi Prefecture of Japan, the hotel is ideally placed for sightseeing, with views onto the Inuyama Castle and, to the west, the magnificent spread of the Kiso River. With attentive service and mouthwatering kaiseki cuisine, this hotel is set to become a fast favourite with visitors to the region.

The hotel offers six room categories, all suites, with either castle or river views from panoramic windows. For ultimate indulgence, book the River Luxury Suite, a corner room with two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows, a private terrace and separate tatami-floor living room. Interiors nicely blend Japanese custom with Western design, with futon-style beds raised from the floor so that they are more amenable to non-Japanese visitors. Living spaces similarly feature low but not floor-level seating, a balance which ensures authenticity and comfort.

While several suite categories include a private rotenburo bath, the hotel also offers a public bath on the second floor which is available for private use by reservation. Dinner is served in a dedicated private dining room, traditional in Japanese custom. The seasonal kaiseki on offer is a delight; fresh, contemporary and exciting, each course is an experience unto itself. Wine is provided in the hotel lounge in the evening, a warm and inviting space to relax and unwind after a busy day of sightseeing.

HG Staff
HG Staff Review published: 07/03/2024

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • This hotel is ideally located for sightseeing in Inuyama, with the Inuyama Castle, local shrines and the river close by

  • Romantic Break

    • The elegant, generously sized suites at this hotel are ideal for couples, with a romantic soaking tub on the terrace

  • Foodies

    • Fans of traditional Japanese cuisine are well-catered to here, with seasonal kaiseki dishes served daily

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the nearby Haritsuna Shrine, a national heritage site which plays an important part in the Inuyama Festival

  • Other Activities

    • Head to the Kiso River, a five-minute walk from the hotel, to observe traditional Japanese fishing techniques

  • Private Onsen

    • Hakuteinoyu, Inuyama’s only onsen, is said to leave you with beautiful, smooth skin. Reservation only

  • Museums

    • Visit the nearby Karakuri Exhibition Museum, home to a collection of traditional karakuri figures

  • Private Hot Tub

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Outstanding location

  • Intimate

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Romantic

  • Luxury

  • Contemporary

  • Wellbeing

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Chic

  • Riverside

  • Boutique

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Rooms

    10 rooms in this hotel

  • Private Onsen

    Hakuteinoyu, Inuyama’s only onsen, is said to leave you with beautiful, smooth skin. Reservation only

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Private Hot Tub

  • Adult Only

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Hot Tub

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the nearby Haritsuna Shrine, a national heritage site which plays an important part in the Inuyama Festival

  • Other Activities

    • Head to the Kiso River, a five-minute walk from the hotel, to observe traditional Japanese fishing techniques

  • Museums

    • Visit the nearby Karakuri Exhibition Museum, home to a collection of traditional karakuri figures

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