



湯元齋藤旅館
Reviewed by Sora Matsuda·Founding Editor & Ryokan Correspondent·How we verify
Sora's verified pickThe oldest and most prestigious ryokan in Shirahone, established in 1738, with its own natural hot spring source flowing since the Kamakura period.
Multi-course kaiseki dinner and traditional Japanese breakfast are typically included in the nightly rate at this luxury ryokan. Premium kaiseki tiers, in-room dining (heya-shoku), and private dining rooms (koshitsu) may be available — request these preferences when booking through Trip.com or Booking.com.
Dietary requests (vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, allergies) should be communicated at booking, not on arrival — the kitchen pre-orders ingredients several days ahead.
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