“Excellent host!”

Takashi was the most wonderful host. Very thoughtful and kind. He made our stay!

“It was an amazing experience to stay at Ilha: wonderful room with it aesthetics and super kind host.”

The breakfast was OK but its price was somewhat high for what was offered. The room is very spacious. It is almost a flat. A big tatami room plus a sitting room.

Very Good

“Excellent host!”

Takashi was the most wonderful host. Very thoughtful and kind. He made our stay!

“The room was a calming environment and helped by a generous host.”

For our interests, the location was fantastic. It is close to the Kyushu Ceramics Museum and several food options, one of which was recommended by our host.

“Unique, comfortable and hospitable”

Exceptionally well designed and clean. It is attached to a cute cafe and ceramics store.

love the plants and design in every corner

“I don't normally review places where I have stayed, but this was wonderful - absolutely perfect.”

Ideal in every sense - there is nothing remotely comparable in Arita. On every level, an ideal location to stay. If you are interested in ceramics, well, welcome to heaven on earth. Absolutely brilliant. The price might seem a bit high but you get what you pay for - in this case, a five star boutique experience that is unmatched in this part of Kyushu. The perfect host, the perfect space.

“I fell in love with Arita partially because of this wonderful place.”

The breakfast and location is exceptional. We were welcomed very warmly by Takeshi. He is an amazing host who is very well traveled! The room was well ventilated and very tastefully decorated. There were a few art pieces and the floral pieces in the room were also very tasteful. The ceramics used in the shop and in the room were also very lovely. Thank you for such a wonderful, clean, and comfortable stay. Keep in mind while you CAN see a washing machine in the room, it is not for guest use. We were also offered cakes and tea during our stay for free. They were very tasty and the breakfast was also very filling and delicious. It made me feel very comfortable and happy. Takeshi also helped us carry our luggage to our room. We are very grateful for his generosity.

“Great stay！”

Decent in almost all aspects. Exceptional location, just a few minutes walk to Arita station. Takashi is definitely one of best hosts you can find in town.

A beautiful property.

Room is nice and clean with traditional Japanese vibe which I am soooo in it. Thr owner is very kind and an Arita native so he can recommend some interesting tourist spots and good restaurants.

Takeshi was a great host. The property was spacious, had plenty of character and had everything we could have wanted. Was amazed at the attention to detail. Thanks Takeshi

“Will def return if I have a chance”

ILHA is a gem - the room were super clean any cozy and probably the best tatami I ever slept. The host were also extraordinary, a fluent english speaker who offered a lot of useful local guidance. Not to mention that he made us an awesome breakfast

Very friendly and helpful host, my family had great time in ILHA. We also bought unique products in the store which my father and mother were very satisfied. Delicious breakfast and wonderful house. We all want to come back again.

“Wish we could have stayed longer!”

It’s a very beautiful traditional property and Takeshi is extremely helpful and friendly. He also owns the cafe and shop connected to the accommodation which is definitely worth browsing as there are many beautiful porcelain pieces.

“Amazing Japanese studio close to Arita train station.”

The space it’s beautiful. It’s a traditional Japanese apartment, an actual studio. Great to come back at the end of the day and wind down.

“In 3 and a half weeks of travelling across Japan this was by far the best accommodation”

everything was excellent - the type of experience one is looking for in Japan. And the owner goes out of his way to make sure all works well.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay”

Breakfast delicious, we thoroughly enjoyed it