Located in Kawachinagano, Amami Onsen Nanten-en is on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 10-minute drive of Enmeiji Temple and Kanshinji. This ryokan is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Takihata Dam and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Kansai Cycle Sports Center.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including hot springs, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this ryokan include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at the ryokan's coffee shop/cafe. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slippers.
"+The location was really nice, very serene with lots of mountains surrounding the ryokan;
+Relatively easy to access (pretty far from Osaka, but close to the train station);
+Staff speaks English, so you shouldn't have issues with communication;
+They have a lot of instructions/maps/manuals on how to fully enjoy the ryokan, so you shouldn't have trouble figuring out the basics.
~Food was mostly ok, nothing bad or spectacular, good portions;
~Although they do have some SPA elements, it's really not a lot (basically nothing except hot springs and massage)
-It's certainly on the older side (not in the sense of it being particularly historical, rather that it would benefit from some renovations), but maybe that adds to the ambiance for some people;
-The actual inn territory is rather small, so you won't have much to explore without going outside.
Overall, I think it's a good first ryokan to familiarize yourself with the culture a bit, but I wouldn't necessarily refer to it as particularly impressive/authentic experience."