Shizuka Ryokan Japanese Country Spa & Wellness Retreat - Hepburn Springs

Set amid four acres of tranquil bushland in Hepburn Springs, Shizuka Ryokan is Australia’s only traditional Japanese ryokan wellness retreat. Just five minutes from Daylesford, this award-winning retreat offers an authentic cultural experience blending Japanese traditions with the natural beauty of central Victoria’s spa country.

With the intimacy of just six guestrooms, Shizuka Ryokan offers traditional Japanese accommodation with an Australian twist—the grounds are often visited by kangaroos, echidnas and native birdlife.

Each guestroom at Shizuka Ryokan features authentic tatami straw-mat flooring and an engawa alcove with chairs and a table overlooking a private Japanese garden. Rooms include a deep Japanese soaking bath, traditional cotton yukata bathrobes, and the comfort of a late 11:00 am check-out. To preserve the atmosphere of calm and simplicity, televisions and telephones are not provided.

Shizuka Ryokan is popular with couples, solo travellers, and small groups seeking rest and renewal. Please note that the ryokan is not suitable for babies or children under 16 years of age.

Shizuka Ryokan is renowned for the warm hospitality of our Japanese staff and for our authentic cuisine. As well as a banquet Japanese dinner, we offer a traditional Japanese breakfast so rarely offered in Australia. Our award-winning spa services are also highly sought after, and we encourage guests to reserve treatments early as appointments fill quickly. Both meals and spa treatments can be added to your stay as extras.

The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 11:00.

Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Japanese Room. Guests sleep on futon bedding laid over tatami straw mats, surrounded by shoji paper screens, zaisu chairs, zabuton cushions and a tokonoma alcove. An engawa veranda with chairs and table looks out onto a private Japanese garden, inviting quiet moments of reflection. Your room includes an indoor bath—a deep Japanese soaking tub— with organic bath salt. To encourage deep relaxation, there are no televisions or telephones in the guestrooms.