Independent in Sado from AU$45

"This is an aging hot spring hotel type ryokan, but it is well maintained and the staff is outstanding. This hotel is still so popular with the locals that all of their restaurants were sold out for all meals on a Tuesday."

"Wonderful hospitality. Great, exquisitely presented food. Breathtaking views of the water and rock formations. "

"The staff was friendly and helpful. We also loved the breakfast. Nice daiyokujo with very good amenities!"

"A family-run homestay. I was fascinated by the ypical Japanese home, the minimal design, sliding doors, mats for beds, the ingenious storage... MY guestroom was Western in every way (tv, upright bed, a.c.) but I enjoyed my insight into real Japanese life. The proprietress is a master gardener, too."

"If you don't drive, you need to take taxi and is extremely expensive."

"The room was well designed and very comfortable."