"This ryokan is a truly luxurious and unique experience, with spectacular service, incredible food, and serene and stunning natural surroundings. So much care has gone into the aesthetic and beauty of this spot, and the onsens (both the shared and private) are just incredible. 10/10, incredible experience."

"Absolute luxury. A very very different experience. Private onson sooo lovely. Food very Japanese but delicious.. western breakfast was a welcome and tasty. Limited walks in March but we made the most of what there was and 2 nights was perfect for chill time and luxury. Special mention to Julie who looked after us at meal times. So attentive and friendly."

"Beniya is not a property, not a location; it is an experience. You check in, yes, and you offer your passport, yes, but then you enter another world. A world fast disappearing of peace, tranquillity, where you can glimpse the emptiness and space of perfection. in the art, the rooms, the spa, the library, everything. Beniya sits on the site of a Yakuoin Temple, and in many ways, it remains a place of healing and contemplation. Once you robe yourself in a Yukata and sit and contemplate the garden, or lie in the Onsen or enter the dining area where old-fashioned virtues like quiet and thoughtfulness abound in both those who serve and receive your joy in the moment is profound. As a solo traveller whose earth-bound requirements are respect, dignity and quietness, this is an entirely adult environment, and it could not be more appropriate or desirable. The food offerings are exquisite, and Mrs Nakamichi draws a delightful menu card for you to consider how the evening will unfold. The staff are not Geisha, but they inhabit a small part of that world. Charming, respectful and gracious, not simply 'have a nice day." This was my second visit to the Healing Buddha Mountain, Sakura, the Change of Leaves, and the next will be the growth of spring. Thank you to one and all. Blessing upon you."

"A wonderful, modern, pristine zen retreat with excellent service. We stayed here after Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto and were completely impressed and instantly able to relax in this luxurious retreat. Our room was spacious, beautifully appointed & had an amazing private onsen bath. The garden was exquisite - incredibly serene. The shared onsen baths are beautiful too. All meals were incredible and in particular our service at mealtimes was faultless (shout out to our lovely host at the restaurant, Jackson). All in all the experience was restorative & re-energising. 100% recommend."

"Everything about this hotel is first class - the people, the owners, the location, the facilities, the rooms, the gardens, the private and communal onsens, the food & the spa. It was a real treat from start to finish, the only downside is that we only booked 2 nights! We were awe struck from the minute we arrived with the sheer beauty of the location, the building and art. Superb!"