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title: "Iseya vs Ryokan Kunisaki: which hotel is better?"
description: "Iseya or Ryokan Kunisaki in Unzen? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/iseya-unzen-vs-ryokan-kunisaki-unzen/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Iseya vs Ryokan Kunisaki

Both are in Unzen, 860 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Ryokan · ★★★★
## [Iseya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/iseya-unzen/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 3.5

- **Score by category:** 8 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1668011/agoda/?lang=en)

Ryokan · ★★★
## [Ryokan Kunisaki](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ryokan-kunisaki-unzen/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 2.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2049057/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Iseya

It comes out ahead on 8 of 15 compared facts. 860 m apart.

### Choose Iseya if you want

-   to walk to the sights (5.1 km / 5.7 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (27 / 3)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 24 / 10)

### Choose Ryokan Kunisaki if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 24)

### Why is Iseya better than Ryokan Kunisaki?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.4 vs 9.1) (+0.3)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  24 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+24)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 52 vs 25) (+27)

### Why is Ryokan Kunisaki better than Iseya?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Iseya | Ryokan Kunisaki |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.3) | 9.1 |
| Location | 3.5  (+1.4) | 2.1 |
| Beach access | 0.4 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.3) | 9.1 |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 11  (+3) |
| Rank in Unzen | top 44%  (+4%) | top 48% |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.5  (+1.4) | 2.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.1 km  (−580 m) | 5.7 km |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | – |
| To the airport | 35 km | 35 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 27  (+24) | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | 210 m  (−470 m) | 680 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5  (+4) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 24 | 10 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | – | 7 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

860 m apart

Iseya: city centre: 5.1 km, Nagasaki Airport (NGS): 35 km, beach: 2.9 km, 27 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Ryokan Kunisaki: city centre: 5.7 km, Nagasaki Airport (NGS): 35 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Unzen

[Unzen weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/japan/nagasaki/unzen/weather)

## Iseya or Ryokan Kunisaki: common questions

### Which is better, Iseya or Ryokan Kunisaki?

Iseya leads in 8 of 15 categories, including guest rating, rank in Unzen, location score. Ryokan Kunisaki is stronger in number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, Iseya or Ryokan Kunisaki?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Iseya is closer: 5.1 km from the centre, against 5.7 km for Ryokan Kunisaki.

### How far apart are Iseya and Ryokan Kunisaki?

The two hotels are 860 m apart in a straight line.

## 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/iseya-unzen-vs-ryokan-kunisaki-unzen/. 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/