A beautiful, clean & calm oasis in the centre of Ginza. This is a very modern, yet charming ryokan, decked out in natural materials such as wood, bamboo & straw. The staff & owners are polite, charming & very helpful. We arrived after almost two weeks on the road in Japan with a mountain of laundry which was washed &... more

If it's not obvious why Ginza Yoshimizu is a novelty, here's the quick explanation. Ginza is the district of Tokyo that's famous for having been rebuilt in western style in the late 1800s, and the centre of the post-war occupation. So it's always had a particularly western sensibility. Not the kind of place you'd find a fiercely traditional ryokan. So... more

Ginza Yoshimizu is a great option for adventurous travelers looking for an authentic Japanese experience in a central location. This is a traditional Japanese inn, so please keep in mind that rooms do not have beds, desks, chairs, televisions or telephones. Rooms have tatami floors, floor cushions (which have backs) for sitting and a table. At night you move the... more

This traditional japanese hotel in the heart of stylish Ginza is totally ecofriendly, staff included. I loved every minute there, and enjoyed the proximity to Tsukiji fish market (15 minutes walk). The rooms are rather small but decorated in a beautiful zen-style. more

I just got back from Japan and LOVED it!! I stayed at 3 Ryokans, 2 in Tokyo and 1 in Kyoto. I am pleased to submit this report about Ginza Yoshimizu, a beautiful 11 room Ryokan in the heart of Ginza.. After visiting the Ginza Yoshimizu website, I wasn't sure what to expect. It sounded great. Certainly, based on the... more