Welcome to Shizuka Ryokan
Australia's renowned Japanese guesthouse, the multi-award winning Shizuka Ryokan is an indulgent retreat featuring traditional accommodation, delicious cuisine and luxurious spa treatments.
Set amid tranquil bushland in central Victoria's picturesque "spa country", Shizuka Ryokan is fully authentic in every detail including its architecture, furnishings and gardens.
More important however is the genuine and warm hospitality of the Japanese and local hosts, offering generous and personalised service including the signature four-course dinner which may be served individually to guestrooms.
Whilst highly traditional, Shizuka Ryokan also caters for common creature comforts which are provided in a truly stylish environment.
Couples, singles and small groups come to the inn to relax, indulge, rejuvenate and immerse in the romance and tranquillity.
Shizuka Ryokan is also a unique venue for small corporate groups to conduct retreats, workshops and meetings.
Located in Hepburn Springs near Daylesford, it's a small piece of Japan close to home - just a 75 minute drive from Melbourne.
For Aussies, that's much more accessible than the long flight to Kyoto.
Telephone: Australia (03) 5348 2030 (Generally, 10am to 5pm daily. Outside these hours, a message service may operate)
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TripAdvisor
"We stayed at Shizuka for 3 beautiful nights and have promised to return. Everything was better than I had imagined. The staff were lovely, and we had fun practising our Japanese with them. No request was too hard.
The spa treatments were also delightful and when compared to the major mineral spa complex down the road was quite reasonable in price too. The authenticity is amazing from the suprisingly comfortable futon bed to the wooden bathing stool and bucket!
All up we had a fantastic holiday at Shizuka and returned home feeling recharged very relaxed. The atmosphere is so tranquil, Shizuka is not just a place to sleep it's a destination in itself."
See the full review at the consumer travel recommendation site TripAdvisor.