“Recommended for a local experience.”

Very very hospitable host (gave us treats, drank with us every night, taught us Japanese), comfortable stay, felt like home. They had heater on during winter (the one in Anime's), very cozy. Beautiful view of the city at night. Easy to get to Nagoya station.

The staff is very kind, and they helped us with everything we needed.

“Fantastic hospitality in a cozy guesthouse”

The guesthouse has everything needed, nice comfy beddings and heating for the winter, the shower and toilet facilities are clean, and the living room space is convivial and warm! It’s 8 mins walk from the Obasute train station which makes it super convenient. Kaji-san is an amazing host, super friendly and fun to talk to!

kaji san is surely one of the nicest hosts i‘ve ever had!

“Great price, comfortable stay! Recommended”

Kaji, the owner, was very welcoming! He was very friendly and flexible with check-in times, chatted with us over a drink and gave us some food despite not being required to. The place was very homely and comfortable. I liked the decor and feel of a traditional Japanese home. He let us use the fridge and microwave and gave us a tour of the place. Recommended for travellers who like to chat in Japanese. There was a separate sleeping space for female guests, so they can stay comfortably. Night view over the city was amazing. Great for the price.

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Kaji san the owner was super friendly

“It was really nice to spend my trip there😍”

I really enjoyed to stay at this place. Nature, guitar, bike, kind owner, close train station to travel around

Felt like a home. Had a room to myself-cool experience, traditional Japanese style. Super hot shower. Nice remote location. Parking access. Near a train stop.

“Great place if you’d like to beat the crowds”

I loved the remote location and it offered exactly what I was looking for: peace and great surroundings! The owner is kind and I felt very at home! The town nearby has many great onsens.

The host was so lovely and friendly! I didn’t have food the night I got there and they gave me dinner for free. The host’s friend even offered to drive me to my bus stop the next morning!

“Kind host, lovely view”

Lovely old country house, far away from the busy city. Beware, it is a bit complicated to get around the area without a car. But the train station is a 10 minute walk away and you can get to Nagano easily. From there, you can get to Zenko-ji, Togakushi Okusha and nearby hot springs. Also, make sure to stock up on groceries if you have no car to drive to the next town! There is a shared kitchen and outside barbecue.:) This is an old Japanese house, so bring warm clothes and expect to sleep on a thin mattress. But for the price, it is a great experience and a very interesting place to stay! The host is kind and helpful, even with limited English.

Very relaxing place, you could see amazing view on sunny days. At night , water flowing with moonlight is so romantic. The room is spacious. I cook some vegetables and soba.

An absolutely amazing experience to stay at Kaji-san’s cozy guesthouse just 10 minutes walk from the well-known Obasute station. Staying here allows for enjoying the extraordinary view of the Obasute rice terraces and the Zenkoji Plain, while the stay itself is embraced by Shinano’s vast nature: night breeze, songs of insects, and morning dew. The owner Kaji-san is kind and talkative, and I enjoyed the conversation with him and other guests after a day of hustle and bustle. The facilities - surprisingly modern and well-furnished despite the rather obsolete look of the building. Have already recommended it to my friends who intend to visit Nagano and will definitely keep it as one of my favorite staying highlights in Japan.

“Quiet and lovely stay in countryside with stunning views”

Kaji-san is an amazing and kind host. The true soul of the place. Location is breathtaking. Most things are a bit far to walk but it's so relaxing being in the countryside with a beautiful view of the terraced rice fields. Really enjoyed 30mins walk to the nearest combini or river through the rice fields. If you have a car / bicycle, nearby Kamiyamada town is very cute and has great onsens. Share cycle dock station is also very close to the guesthouse but app store needs to be set for Japan to be able to download the app to use the bicycles. The house is simple but very cosy. Also, importantly, it was chilly inside when outside was too hot. Can't wait to come back again for a peaceful, beautiful stay in Obasute at kind Kaji-san's guesthouse

“Unexpected dinner and beer! Chat, have a drink, and watch the night view with the host at night! It”

Unexpected dinner and beer! Chat, have a drink, and watch the night view with the host at night! It is wonderful to fall asleep to the sound of ding-dong running water.

“Really good.”

The location, owner, service, hospitality, view and food was super!!

“good”

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