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Ichiraku Ryokan, Hiroshima | If You Want a Historic Wooden Japanese Room, Accept the Soundproofing and Traditional Facilities Trade-offs
Ichiraku Ryokan
How this stay works best
- Its historic wooden building, tatami and Japanese bedding stand out clearly.
- From Nishihiratsuka-cho you can link Hatchobori, Hondori and Shintenchi itineraries.
- Suits travellers with a clear interest in the lived feel of an old house.
How would I choose?
If you like old wooden buildings and tatami, I would consider Ichiraku; the whole building allows smoking and the walls are thin, so people sensitive to smoke smell and noise should weigh it seriously. Shared bathrooms and old facilities are also part of the trade-off of this way of staying.
What draws me to Ichiraku Ryokan in Hiroshima is the lived feel of its historic wooden building, tatami and Japanese bedding. It suits people with a clear interest in old houses who are willing to accept traditional facilities; if what this trip needs most is a quiet, clean and crisp modern room, I would choose a different kind of stay.
9㎡ Japanese bedding, smoking throughout, thin walls
The 9㎡ Japanese room uses Japanese mattresses, so once the bedding is laid out there is limited room to move around. Smoking is allowed throughout, and the official information directly warns that the walls are thin; for people sensitive to smoke smell and noise, I would suggest a different kind of stay.
Some guests liked the interior details and old-house atmosphere, while others found the bath and facilities inconvenient. Only if you are willing to accept shared bathrooms, traditional facilities and floor bedding can you really enjoy what this place offers.
| Room type | Area | How to stay and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese room | 9㎡ | Japanese mattresses; smoking throughout, thin walls |
Source: Trip.com ID 28857496 public room-type and policy snapshot (checked 2026-10-22) Ichiraku official booking system information (checked 2026-10-23)
Room and bathroom photos
Guest photos inside rooms
Getting to Nishihiratsuka-cho: save the address and entrance first
2-19 Nishihiratsuka-cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
The address is 2-19 Nishihiratsuka-cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, about a 7-minute walk after getting off at Kanayamacho tram stop. Official transport information was checked on 2026-10-23; with luggage, I would allow extra time.
Hatchobori, Hondori and Shintenchi can be covered in one day of eating and shopping; if you want Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, pick a shop in Okonomimura, and keep one morning for Shukkeien Garden.
Source: Hiroden current route and tram-stop map (checked 2026-10-22) JR Hiroshima Station official station map (checked 2026-10-22) Hondori Shopping Street official site (checked 2026-10-22) Ichiraku official booking system information (checked 2026-10-23) Okonomimura official tourism information (checked 2026-10-23)
Hotel exterior and public spaces
One night tests your interest in the space; a longer stay tests daily-life needs
For just one night, I would treat it as a choice made for the historic building; over several nights, smoke smell, soundproofing and shared bathrooms affect daily life more. Keep luggage as light as possible, and the tatami and post-bedding space is easier to keep tidy.
Cleanliness and soundproofing cannot be glossed over for atmosphere alone
In 2025 several guests mentioned ageing and cleaning burdens, including dust in the bathroom and alcove; one also reported smoke smell and soundproofing. In 2026, by contrast, guests liked the tatami and the manager, so feedback varies greatly.
I would choose Ichiraku for its old-house form, but I put cleanliness, shared bathrooms and sound transmission first. If you are simply looking for a quiet, well-equipped ordinary room, there is no need to force yourself to fit this way of staying.
Source: Trip.com ID 28857496 public review sample (checked 2026-10-22)
Consider Ichiraku only if you have a clear interest in old wooden buildings
I would look at Ichiraku for its historic wood and tatami, while accepting the trade-offs of 9㎡, shared bathrooms, smoking throughout and thin walls. People who like the old-house form have a clear reason; those with higher demands on smoke smell, soundproofing or cleanliness will find it harder to stay happily.
Photos of facilities inside the building
Pros and trade-offs to accept
Pros I value
- Its historic wooden building, tatami and Japanese bedding stand out clearly.
- From Nishihiratsuka-cho you can link Hatchobori, Hondori and Shintenchi itineraries.
- Suits travellers with a clear interest in the lived feel of an old house.
Think through before booking
- Smoking throughout and thin walls make it unsuitable for people sensitive to smoke smell and noise.
- Shared bathrooms and traditional facilities may be inconvenient.
- There are specific complaints about bathroom cleanliness, dust, smoke smell and soundproofing.