Every year, we visit the Daylesford Hepburn hot springs town, and this time we stayed at the Japanese inn, Shizuka Ryokan. It has a serene and distinctive Japanese atmosphere!
The overall decoration is strongly influenced by Japanese style. Upon entering, you might wonder where the bed is? In fact, at night, you will be sleeping on a tatami mat with a Japanese-style futon (the staff will help set it up for you!). Lying on the tatami is quite an unique experience, and the room is filled with the scent of cool summer mats from childhood memories.
The Japanese-style courtyard is exquisite. The backyard houses sheep and horses. During outdoor dining, they stroll around in front of you, creating a peaceful and healing atmosphere.
The accommodation includes a traditional Japanese breakfast which includes the grilled fish, rice, miso soup, and side dishes, which is a great advantage so you don’t need to go out to find food. At $400 per night, including breakfast, the price pretty reasonable!
Shizuka Ryokan is brimming with authentic Japanese ambiance
Outdoor Garden: Pebble paths, Japanese cherry blossoms, and botanical flowers
Main Entrance Bridge: A picturesque bridge over running water
Central Courtyard: Pure white backdrop, courtyard adorned with sand and stones
Inside Rooms: Japanese tatami-style decor, sliding screens, entrance alcove, private Japanese courtyard, personal onsen bath The hotel provides a set of Japanese kimono For beautiful photos, it’s best to bring your own kimono
Enjoy the Japanese Onsen
Each room features a private Japanese onsen. Shizuka Ryokan provides bath salts and candles so you can enjoy a bath while admiring the serene Japanese courtyard Complete relaxation for body and mind Incredibly comfortable, instantly relieving all worries
Japanese shiatsu massage
Experience a traditional Japanese shiatsu massage. The entire process exudes a Zen-like atmosphere and the staff will guide you to a tatami room. After changing into massage attire, you’ll lie down Before the massage, the therapist circles you with singing bowls.
The sound purifies, clears, and rejuvenates your body and mind
Omakase-style Japanese cuisine dinner
All dishes are incredibly tasty and flavourful which evokes the feeling of a Japanese izakaya.
Appetisers: Seasonal vegetables and shrimp tempura, Yuzu scallops, Japanese braised pork
Main Course: Teriyaki chicken with rice and clear soup
Dessert: Sour orange yuzu cheesecake, homemade chocolate ginger ice cream
Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa Retreat
Address: 7 Lakeside Dr, Hepburn VIC 3461
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