“It was a pleasant stay with the friendly staff and I would reccommend to tourists and Japanese people alike.”

I like to have the experience of staying in a traditional Japanese house, the staff and the house itself was great

“An Authentic Experience with Exceptional Hosts”

My wife and I stayed for one night at this lovely traditional Japanese inn and had a fantastic experience. The dinner and Japanese breakfast were both delicious, beautifully prepared, and served with great care. The hosts were incredibly kind and attentive — we had fascinating conversations with them, learning about Japan’s history and how to enjoy a traditional local breakfast. They even have small translation devices that make communication effortless, so don’t worry if you don’t speak English or Japanese! The bathing area is shared, but the toilet and sink are private. Privacy is fully respected, as the dining room, bedroom, and breakfast area are not shared. The house is traditional, so it can be a bit cool, but warm yukatas and heated blankets are provided — we stayed perfectly comfortable throughout the night. We are truly grateful to our wonderful hosts for their exceptional kindness and warm welcome. Highly recommended!

The inn is inside a very old traditional japanses building. Definitely an authentic experience! The couple running the ryokan were super lovely! Would recommend.

“Passed through his on a bike packing trip from Kyoto to Shikoku. The owners are really kind and have this cute translati”

Very nice place, very nice owners for a very good stay in a traditinnal japanese house

“A wonderful stay, amazing people.”

A wonderful place with amazing hosts. They cared for me like a member of their own family—kind, helpful, and attentive. The house and garden were beautiful, set in a quiet countryside village far from the hustle and bustle of the city. The atmosphere was peaceful and truly special. Staying there was a beautiful experience and a glimpse of Japan you won’t find in big cities.

“Maybe the best hotel experience in my life - all following really great hosts.”

Nice house in small village. But this is not only the facilities that make this a great place, it’s the hosts! Absolutely authentic and nice people that made our stay here the best part of our trip. It feels like combining a cultural exchange program bundled in a simple nice hotel. To top it off, the food they prepare is top notch! Really fantastic!!!!

“Very Unique!!!”

I wish to sleep and have a bath there forever: the best in whole Japan! The hosts are very special and taking care of you like you are a a family member. So pure and beautiful.

“A warm, authentic stay with exceptional hospitality and amazing cuisine.”

The host family provided an exceptional experience with their warm hospitality and attention to detail. They went above and beyond by waiting for us outside at night near the property to ensure we didn’t get lost upon arrival. The room was impeccably clean, cozy, and well-equipped with thoughtful amenities such as a hairdryer, heater, and heated bed sheets, ensuring our comfort throughout the stay. The bathroom was equally well-maintained and inviting. The meals offered were outstanding, with generous portions and carefully prepared, handmade dishes. The hosts made a genuine effort to engage with us, understanding and accommodating our needs with great care. I wish to come b ack again next time!

“Best New Year’s Experience”

Our family stayed here for one night on New Year’s Eve, and we could not have chosen a better place to be for the occasion. From the start of our stay until the end, this was a truly exceptional experience. The hosts picked us up on the train platform and drove us to the house. We stayed in a gorgeous and spacious room, which was perfectly warm. After slipping into our yukatas, we were pleasantly surprised that the hosts prepared an elaborate shabu-shabu dinner for us in a special room, to celebrate the New Year. Aside from the delicious food, the hosts also explained every single element of the meal in detail (from how it is prepared to how it should be eaten). We had amazing sake to go with the food. We have never before received such amazing attention and service during a meal as we have here. After dinner, the hosts prepared a traditional Japanese bath for us and kept it warm the whole time by burning wood, while we took turns bathing. We had heated futons to sleep on, and we felt extremely relaxed (but still in a celebratory mood) when the clock struck midnight. We were particularly grateful for the hosts’ time, given we had arrived a bit late after spending a long time in Nara earlier in the day. They stayed up with us and took excellent care of us, and we never felt rushed. We are incredibly thankful. In the morning, we could choose a time for breakfast at leisure. The hosts prepared yet another fantastic meal for us, an amazing traditional Japanese breakfast. Homemade, very tasty, and informative. There is a lot more we could say, but seeing as space is limited, we especially want to mention the beatiful courtyard in the middle and the modern bathroom. The surrounding area was also peaceful and very pretty, and we enjoyed walking to the station in the morning, seeing the architecture and nature in the countryside (though the hosts again kindly offered to drive us, we chose to walk for the experience). A wonderful, unforgettable stay. Thank you!

“A treasured slice of Japanese beauty and hospitality.”

This wonderful homestay is a must for anyone travelling in the Nara prefecture. A beautifully appointed traditional Japanese home with stunning architecture and courtyard garden. The futon beds are very comfortable, the western or Japanese breakfasts generous and tasty. We self catered one night however the dinners provided at the house are spectacular - we had a duck hotpot and kaiseki - all served on exquisite ceramics. The wood fired bath with hot stones was a highlight at the end of a cold day. We stayed for 3 nights in mid December and the house was always cosy and warm. As other guests have noted; the kindness, generosity, discretion and attention to detail shown by the hosts made this our most memorable experience in Japan. The care they showed towards my 87 yr old mother was touching. The advice on spending our days in the area invaluable. Sincere and heartfelt thanks from Jen, Sean, Anna and Ann

“We would stay again, and will recommend to our friends.”

Despite my failing to communicate in a timely way everything was ready when we arrived. The owners tell us they have had an arrangement for years for kaiseki dinners to be delivered in, but they serve it as if you were in the restaurant and it is good quality and value for money. It's a single group booking only and although most of the house is very old, there is an up to date minkitchen if you want to make your own breakfast. Everything is well maintained. The bath is only outside access so in bad weather it could be a bit off-putting.

“Traditional Japanese lodging with fantastic, welcoming staff.”

Our stay here was a highlight of our trip to Japan. We loved everything about it. The location was beautiful, charming, and authentic. The staff went above and beyond all expectations to ensure we had a great stay. There's no words to describe how lovely they were, and the level of customer service they provided. If we return to Japan, we hope to stay here again.

“Tranquil escape.”

We loved the ambiance of this beautiful, traditional old house and garden. Hiro and Yuki are so friendly and caring. Every meal was great and they took great care to prepare vegetarian food. We really felt like valued guests. The area was so pretty and quiet! A holiday from our holiday!! We hope to come back one day and will certainly recommend to friends and family.

“awesome experience”

one of the best experiences you can have when traveling japan, especially if you plan visiting Nora and would like to get to know the countryside. run by an amazing and warm-hearted couple. you can feel their heart and love for details/authenticity. I strongly recommend to order the japanese dinner and breakfast. after a long flight, I had the best sleep since a long time. hope I come back some day with by gf (thanks again for the gift!) and/or brother/sister.

“Incredible rural retreat with the nicest hosts”

The staff were both very sweet and helpful, even when I had difficulties with transport. All the facilities were up to par and the staff made sure that we were more than satisfied! Even without considering this incredible service, the location and facilities of the stay (the bath, the food, the room, etc.) all contributed to an exceptional stay.

“I would recommend to guests, but do not arrive after dark, otherwise you will miss the scenes.”

This was my second times staying at the hotel which is the best representative property and service as a Japan style house. I love the gardens, the bed, the food and most of all the services (like old friends).

“Beautiful, relaxing house in a small village with a great couple looking after your every need”

Super nice couple that picked us up and dropped us off at the station, my son had food poisoning from the hotel the night before in Osaka and they helped with that and got us in a great meal, breakfast. The house is stunning and very big with excellent rooms.

Amazing hospitality, super friendly hosts and beautiful traditional Japanese house and garden.

Everything about this stay was amazing. This was a highlight of our trip and would recommend to anyone wanting a unique, authentic, personal experience in Japan (definitely get the breakfast and dinner, you will not regret it!).