Friendly staff and very helpful. Very peaceful.

“Rita Gosemichi is a beautiful place and staff was so nice fo us..”

The house’ rich history was what I captivated me

“Peaceful. Needed after a busy few days wish we stayed longer”

It was truely beautiful. People were lovely. Area was lovely. Definitely returning

“A lovely stay in a unique hotel with a great breakfast”

It gave us a unique flavour of an old world staying in a former fountain pen factory.

“Memorable and restful”

So much character but not at the cost of comfort and function. We stayed in many heritage properties on our trip and this one didn’t fall into the trap of form over function. The staff were super warm, helpful and welcoming. They answered all our questions and were had everything we needed Do stay here if you can rent a car. Nara is about an hour away and so is Koyasan. Much nicer than staying in more touristy places. You really feel like you are in a calm away from the storm

“Quiet understated luxury for a relaxing getaway in a sleepy but charming town.”

The most charming hotel of our stay in Japan. A hidden treasure in a sleepy town that at first glance seems like it isn’t up to much. It’s a decentralised hotel with 2 buildings and a restaurant. We stayed in the former fountain pen factory. It’s so well designed with a nice blend of traditional Ryokan style and some 20th C Central European design motifs. Our room had a study which looked directly on to Mt Katsuragi. There’s a gorgeous garden which could also be enjoyed from our room and on the ground floor passageway. Great amenities. You can use the local public baths for free when staying at the hot and the restaurant served up a different breakfast each morning of our stay. They even do a decent dinner - well worth a try as dinner options are limited close by. The staff were superb. So helpful. Almost too ready to help out - perhaps that’s just the way here - but they tended to every need and then some. They don’t get many foreigners here which no doubt adds to the charm. If you want a quiet few days and the possibility of some hiking or just reading in your room in quiet luxury then this is a nice alternative to the busyness of Kyoto or nearby Osaka.

“Pricey but worth it”

Beautiful hotel and experience.

Very friendly staff! Vouchers for local shops, entry to public bath included and nice hotel concept with interesting history.

“Exceptional”

If you’re looking for truly unique experience, if your dream is to spend time in a real Japanese house, this place is for you

“Memorable experience”

Overall it is a wonderful experience to stay at RITA. The history of the house, the building, the room, wonderful staff, hospitality and warm welcome and magnificent garden. The breakfast was delicious. The staff recommended very good places for dinner. We absolutely loved the stay.

“Just one word stunning. Tradition Japanese hotel with a modern twist.”

It was the most beautiful hotel. It looks very traditional from the front, but wow when you go in! To begin it’s a very simple reception area, but what hides behind it is beautiful. One of my favourite hotels of all time.. an old fountain pen shop with nods to its pass everywhere.