EEugeneJYHighly recommended for solo or couple. Owners are very friendly and welcoming, they can speak english and also taught me abit Japanese words. Convenient location for nearby ammenties (by bicycle) like family mart (24hr), bakery, bathhouse, restaurants. I do not mind staying for longer nights but unfortunately I had to leave early to catch the express bus at Imabari for Fukuyama station as I reserved my Shinkansen tickets too early by mistake.
Note: You can checkout anytime. It gets very dark early around 5.40pm, and there is not much lighting around the streets so be careful when cycling.
ゲゲストMy wife and I had a wonderful stay at Ryokan Chaume. This family run Ryokan made us feel at home. The manager drove us to and from a terrific onsen nearby and afterwards we were served a delicious multi-course dinner. The drink list was excellent too. After a tasty Japanese style breakfast we needed help making an onward reservation, so the manager made several calls on our behalf and found us a place that had a last minute cancellation. I would recommend the Ryokan Chaume to anyone looking for a high quality inn.