“I feel like being in a movie!!”

Beautifully preserved and renovated Okiya (i.e., Geisha house). I feel like being in a movie!! I my view, Kiryu is a hidden gem of Japan, and Okiya is definitely a hidden gem of Kiryu.

“A time capsule of geisha with modern amenities.”

This is my second stay with Gabriel and Yuko. They are the reason you travel. Their guest house is a living breathing example of old world Japan but with all the luxuries of the 21st century. Gabriel produces beautiful breakfasts and it is difficult to leave the serenity of their guest house. I will be back, I think they know that in a bustling world this stay should be on everyone’s bucket list.

Amazing traditional Japanse guesthouse with tatami floor. Friendly owners who made delicious breakfast also especially for vegetarian diet

“Warm and welcoming Okiya”

Okiya is a warm and welcoming ryokan ran by a lovely couple that treated me like their own. Feel free to ask any requests from them, including ebike rentals and tours. Do be sure to let them know in advance so they can plan and prepare. Kiryu is a wonderful place full of history, and this former geisha house fits right in. Aside from touring the city, an evening spent getting to know both the hosts and the house can be an attraction too!

“Wonderful place - an old geisha house. The hosts made us feel very welcome. Everything was perfect and we had two amazin”

Wonderful place. The hosts made it unforgettable. Thanks

“Felt completely welcomed and at home.”

Friendly welcoming hosts - kind people Argentinian Gabriel and Japanese wife Yuko Beautifully restored old Japanese geisha house Wonderful healthy breakfast prepared by owner who is an experienced Chef Centre of old Kiryu great location for walking around the city. Parking at the side of the property.

this is a traditional Japanese house, clean, comfortable tatami room and very good owner. good breakfast and everything

“What a find!”

This tucked-away remodeled 120 year old geisha house has been redone beautifully. The owners have created a wonderful, inviting atmosphere that reflects their kind and generous nature. The place also has a restaurant that features Spanish and Argentine cuisine and serves a great breakfast. An unexpected delight in Kiryu!

“Fantastic guesthouse with friendly hosts”

My friend and I stayed here while on a cycling tour. Gabriel and Yuko were excellent hosts and very accommodating. The rooms, food and property were all terrific.

“An authentic and amazing experience”

“We had a wonderful night at Okiya, the room is on second floor, first room is a restaurant run by the owner. They also p”

Can I say everything?! Yuko and Gabrielle are wonderful hosts and Yuko patiently helped us with our future plans, guiding us from afar long after we had left. The food is delicious, the house is sublime. The most beautiful place we stayed in 2.5 months in Japan, so thoughtfully decorated and very comfortable.

“Charming guest house greatly elevated by Hosts' personality”

Hosts Gabriel and Yuko are really warm and hospitable, made us feel very welcome! The house is actually an old Geisha house which they bought years back and spent a lot of effort and resources to transform into a masterpiece, which exudes a blend of tradition and modernity. The food prepared by our hosts were really great. We were served dishes with a strong Argentinian/Italian influence that were skillfully prepared and presented. Among my favorites were the Empanadas (especially the mushroom version which added a local Kiryu twist), and the Chicken Milanese which I had to stop my dad from over ordering LOL because there was still much delicious food to try - and the food was so good I really wanted to try everything. I also got to try the best chimichurri I ever had - very densely flavored with perfect blend of dry and fresh herbs, with the right touch of spicy and garlicy flavors. It was so good I was eating it on its own! My biggest regret is I went on a day which they didn't have BBQ - the chimichurri would have paired sublimely. We were also introduced to Mate tea - an Argentinian staple with an acquired taste which boosts energy levels. Our hosts took the time to explain the significance of Mate tea in Argentinian culture and patiently guided guests through the proper way to enjoy it. The entire experience was in a very private cozy setting because the hosts only specially cook for their guests. Rooms and toilet + bathroom were impeccably clean and had a sense of freshness. Beds were very comfortable as well. In all my travels to Japan, i can safely say that this is the house with the highest quality to price ratio and the experience offered was a very special one! We left as friends of the house :)

“A hidden gem in a small town in Japan. Did not expect the level of care provided by the owners and w”

Everything about our stay was really excellent with good food, a great wine cellar and friendly hosts who went out of there way to make you feel comfortable and at ease in what is basically is their own home. Access to a washing machine was an added bonus as we had just completed soem long walks so we needed to rest and refresh.

“We can’t fault Okiya.”

The highlight for us were the hosts, Gabriel and Yuko. it is rare in our travels to find more attentive hosts who were generous with their time and in a relaxed manner. They brought their guests together and we sat as a communal table for breakfast sharing stories and information about their town of Kiryu. Although it’s not a big tourist town, Kiryu has many quirky shops and artisans plying their handmade trades. A magic show organised in the guest house on Saturday night was the icing on the cake as tables of locals and travellers shared the thrill of seeing a traditional magician weave his magic. Fantastic, this place is what travel is all about.

“Excellent stay again!”

Very nice hosts. Nice and cosy renovated traditional Japanese house. Excellent food. Well located.

Staff and place were really great. Beautiful rooms.

The owners were incredibly kind, thoughtful, and attentive. The facility is a former Geisha School which was very interesting; the place is very well maintained and very cozy while also keeping the Japanese traditional spirit. The breakfast was delicious, and the restaurant has an Argentinian-inspired menu. Everything was wonderful. The owners also offered a free service of electric bicycles which came in handy when exploring the city. The location was good, close to the main street and Kiryu station. If you want to experience a pleasant stay at a Japanese-Argentinian-style place, this is definitely the perfect choice!

“Friendly atmosphere in a traditional Japanese house.”

We could have very nice breakfast and also dinner at the tapas. Nice public space to enjoy chatting. The owner is very friendly and nice.