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古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn

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Jousai 2-5-18

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
12 mentions

Great location and you can see the Matsumoto Castle from the top floors window

Great location and the host was very responsive and accommodating

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

Very cozy and spacious

We were with 2 little kids and it is really convenient to put them to bed and ha…

Friendly staff
6 mentions

The host even created a space for kids to play in

Very english friendly house

Parking available
4 mentions

Very close to Matsumoto castle, the parking is nearby

The location is next to Matsumoto castle and there is plenty of parking availabl…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

Very clean

The home was beautiful, very very spacious and comfortable and spotlessly clean …

Good value
1 mentions

Price was great for the facility provided and location was just 10 minutes walk …

Overview

Only a few steps from Matsumoto Castle, 古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn features free Wi-Fi, A rental vacation house and a free-use kitchen. It has a living room, a garden and drinks vending machines. The living room at 古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn has a table with benches, as well as a Japanese-style area where guests can relax on seating cushions on the tatami (woven-straw) floor. The kitchen comes with a microwave and an induction stove. Guests sleep in traditional futon bedding, on a tatami floor. The authentic Japanese-style rooms feature shoji paper screens and antique furniture. Shower rooms and toilets are private use, and amenities are available at a free. 古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn is a 10-minute walk from the Kita-Matsumoto Train Station, and a 15-minute walk from Matsumoto Station. No meals are served, but shops and restaurants are within a 5-minute walk.

Traveller reviews

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Atte

couple

June 8, 2026

10

Amazing house and great location

Amazing house with lots of space and it’s full of character. Great location and you can see the Matsumoto Castle from the top floors window. Amazing!

L

Lucian

extended_group

April 18, 2026

9

Highly recommended

Very cozy and spacious. Great location and the host was very responsive and accommodating.

P

Peggy

extended_group

November 21, 2025

9

Popotel is directly located next to the Matsumoto castle and everything is within walking distance.

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Georgia

family_with_children

October 21, 2025

10

The amazing cubby thingamajiggy that was up high so we could watch TV while in it

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Evelien

extended_group

May 13, 2025

9

Great and cozy house, especially with kids!

What a nice and cozy house!! We were with 2 little kids and it is really convenient to put them to bed and have some relaxing time in the living room. They also had a super cute sort of corner for the kids where they could relax.

C

cheryl

family_with_children

May 4, 2025

9

Traditional but modern special place

Location, all facilities to cook a meal, able to warm or cool house, size and atmosphere

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Thamonwan

extended_group

March 17, 2025

9

Very close to Matsumoto castle, the parking is nearby.

D

Daniel

extended_group

January 26, 2025

9

Great place and brilliant ocation, huge space and friendly atmosphere.

W

Wing Sze

family_with_children

November 24, 2024

9

Fun experience staying in a former hostel

It was very spacious with lots of amenities and personal touch. The host even created a space for kids to play in.

P

Pauline

family_with_children

November 13, 2024

10

Very english friendly house. Had everything needed Bonus the little accessibility maps in the living room

D

Denis

family_with_children

November 6, 2024

10

Extremely cosy accomodation! It's full of fun and entertaining stuff - you really at risk of spending several hours exploring the place. Location is great near the Matsumoto Castle and a stone throw to other main sights. It has everything inside you need for your stay. And it's spacious to accommodate maybe 8 or even 10 people. So if you are just 4 like we - then you live almost like in palace.

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Emily

family_with_children

September 10, 2024

10

Amazing Japanese accomodation!

Amazing house which will give you the Japanese family house experience! Price was great for the facility provided and location was just 10 minutes walk to the city center, perfect!

K

Kate

family_with_children

August 6, 2024

8

Lovely experience, both the property and city ticked all of our boxes.

The house was huge for a family of 4. We enjoyed the traditional features and living. The property was homely, comfortable and interesting. It offered everything we needed. It is located within a short walk to Matsumoto Castle, park and other featured attractions. The bicycles provided by the property also offered an additional 'win' for us as we cycled around the city and enjoyed the sights and food on offer.

V

Vanessa

family_with_children

July 18, 2024

10

Nice house, nice town

S

Silke

extended_group

April 28, 2024

9

Perfect location. Very clean.

D

DAVID JAMES

extended_group

April 24, 2024

10

A wonderful and spacious house

We had the whole house to ourselves staying as a family of five. The home was beautiful, very very spacious and comfortable and spotlessly clean throughout. There was every kind of appliance you could ever imagine needing throughout the house with very useful instructions on everything. The kitchen was also very well equipped. The location is next to Matsumoto castle and there is plenty of parking available nearby. The host was very kind and helpful. TOP !

I

Ian

extended_group

April 22, 2024

7

Property is close to Matsumoto Castle, parking close by for a few and it felt really authentic.

P

Piotr

family_with_children

April 11, 2024

10

Spacious property with a lot of possibilities for arranging your stay. Great and extremely helpful host, who was very concerned about our smallest requests. Bikes on site, which help a lot in moving around Matsumoto. The perfect location near the castle makes it a center of your stay in the city, while Matsumoto itself makes it a great starting point for one-day trips in the region. There are maps and tips all around the property. The equipment and switches are all subtitled in English, so it's much easier to use them. And last but not least: the beds/futons were the most comfortable and warm in the of our trip in Japan! Next time we'll stay much longer, it's a real home away from home! Nearby parking is just 800JPY per day, a real bargain.

A

Ahmad

family_with_children

February 7, 2024

10

Awesom

Just 2 minute away by foot from Matsumoto Castle.

B

Belinda

family_with_children

February 1, 2024

9

Fun house for family, excellent location, excellent communication.

The staff were excellent, they were off site of course so we never met them but the communication was outstanding! The location was fantastic and the house was as super cute.

Facilities

Activities

Massage chair, Movie nights

Cleaning services

Laundry room

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive

Services

Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks)

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 21:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printAt time of booking, you must inform the property in advance what time you plan to check in. If your check-in time changes, please update the property. Please be noted that the front desk may be closed before the check-in time.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 10:48 AM

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