The Guestbook
The following are unedited excerpts from unsolicited cards, letters and email from guests, as well as quotes from the pages of the Shizuka Ryokan Guestbook....
"Brilliant, food outstanding, service impeccable, surroundings extremely Japanese, very authentic. Excellent. Will definitely be back. Amy is a great hostess." - Chris
"Thank you for showing your unique style to me and welcoming us so sincerely." - Brigit
"To all the wonderful staff here; I haven't been away for about five years and I couldn't have been happier than to stay here. The service here was absolutely brilliant and the surroundings were gorgeous. Thank you!" - Vanessa
"Aahhhh...Sensational massages! Thanks!" - Sheila
"I would like to thank each and every one for making my stay a wonderful experience. With the treatment being the most relaxing and also invigorating experience, the food looked magnificant and tasted exceptional, and you made me feel special and welcome." - Alisia
"Thank you for such a wonderful stay. The peace, service, food was all fantastic! We will definately be back again. Had a wonderful stay and feel so relaxed." - Simone
"Thank you for making our first wedding anniversary such a wonderful experience. We had such a relaxing stay. The food and service were exceptional and we thoroughly enjoyed our treatments." - Damien
"The weekend was more than we had hoped. We luxuriated in the peace and unhurried moments of our stay. I will remember this trip always." - Joan
"Thank you so much Sarah for the best massage and facial I've ever had. Absolute bliss." - Peta
"It was a really, really nice treatment, thank you very much. I liked it a lot! I wish it was for longer...good on you!!!" - Rosie
Face and body treatment was heavenly, as was the food...we're ready for our trip to Japan now!" - Tony
"Thank you to both Amy and the girls for everything, you truly made our stay very special - and Amy thank you for the last-minute cake preparations, we had a wonderful birthday!" - Jai
"We were here for our honeymoon in 2002 and wanted to come back for our anniversary this weekend because it was such a lovely experience the first time. We have enjoyed our stay just as much this time and think we should make it an annual event! Yes! My masseuse yesterday was wonderful too! Thank you very much." - Tina
"Our skin, hear and soul are glowing from the experience of our stay herw. Thank you very much. Well done!" - Darren
"Like stepping into another world! So tranquil and relaxing. And the food - oishii. Domo arigato gozaimasu!" - Mark
"It is such a nice place with its tranquillity, peace and calm. An excellent and wonderful place to relax and find peace and relaxation/reflection. The service and food are excellent and exquisite. Keep up the good work! We'll definitely come back here in the future." - Ruben
"Tranquillity is the perfect name for this place. Can't remember the last time we felt so relaxed. Such attention to detail adds that little something special, and excellent service makes us want to return next weekend and each one after!" - Jane