Sanyoso, IzunokuniSanyoso in Izunokuni, Japan has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 2 of 2 hotels we score in Izunokuni. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 3.6, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $552 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sanyoso is a traditional ryokan located in the Izu-Nagaoka hot spring resort at the base of Mt. Genji. Originally a 1929 private villa, the property features a large Japanese garden designed by Jihei Ogawa. Guests stay in Japanese-style rooms with access to public and open-air hot spring baths. The inn provides breakfast, shuttle services, and on-site parking. It suits travellers seeking a quiet, historical atmosphere and those travelling with pets or children. While the architecture is historic, some guest rooms show signs of age and wear. The setting is focused on the gardens and thermal baths rather than immediate local attractions.What stands out

Large private Japanese garden

Traditional 1929 architecture

On-site hot spring baths

Pet friendly facilities

Watch out for

Some rooms are dated

Few local attractions nearby

Better-scored in Izunokuni

Wyndham Grand Awashima, Izunokuni: 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Wyndham Grand Awashima, formerly the Awashima Hotel, is a Mediterranean-style resort on the small island of Awashima in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture.