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title: "Aokiya vs Hotel Shiiya: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Hotel Shiiya. It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. Aokiya or Hotel Shiiya in Sado? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aokiya-sado-vs-hotel-shiiya-sado/
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retrieved: 2026-10-14
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# Aokiya vs Hotel Shiiya

Both are in Sado, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★ · Harakuro
## [Aokiya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aokiya-sado/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 1.8

- **Score by category:** 1 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1131802/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★ · Ryotsufukuura 2-chome
## [Hotel Shiiya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-shiiya-sado/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 2.4

- **Score by category:** 5 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1625776/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Shiiya

It comes out ahead on 5 of 15 compared facts. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose Hotel Shiiya if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is Aokiya better than Hotel Shiiya?

1.  More guest reviews (181 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable (×20)

### Why is Hotel Shiiya better than Aokiya?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.9) (+0.6)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0) (+15)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (1996 vs 1974) (+22y)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aokiya | Hotel Shiiya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Location | 1.8 | 2.4  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.4  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.5  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 181  (+172) | 9 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 195 | – |
| Rank in Sado | top 94% | top 42%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 1.8 | 2.4  (+0.6) |
| Distance to the centre | 8.4 km | 8.5 km |
| To the airport | 2.4 km | 2.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 32 | 33 |
| Floors | 4 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 1974 | 1996  (+22y) |
| Listed amenities | 11 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

2.4 km apart

## Aokiya or Hotel Shiiya: common questions

### Which is better, Aokiya or Hotel Shiiya?

Hotel Shiiya leads in 5 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Sado. Aokiya is stronger in number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, Aokiya or Hotel Shiiya?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Aokiya and Hotel Shiiya?

The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

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-   [Hotel Shiiya vs Hotel New Katsura](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-new-katsura-sado-vs-hotel-shiiya-sado/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aokiya-sado-vs-hotel-shiiya-sado/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/