古民家一棟貸しの宿 Thank you Hippo Inn
Jousai 2-5-18
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location and you can see the Matsumoto Castle from the top floors window”
“Great location and the host was very responsive and accommodating”
“Very cozy and spacious”
“We were with 2 little kids and it is really convenient to put them to bed and ha…”
“The host even created a space for kids to play in”
“Very english friendly house”
“Very close to Matsumoto castle, the parking is nearby”
“The location is next to Matsumoto castle and there is plenty of parking availabl…”
“Very clean”
“The home was beautiful, very very spacious and comfortable and spotlessly clean …”
“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
Atte
couple
June 8, 2026
“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!
Lucian
extended_group
April 18, 2026
“Highly recommended”
Very cozy and spacious. Great location and the host was very responsive and accommodating.
Peggy
extended_group
November 21, 2025
Popotel is directly located next to the Matsumoto castle and everything is within walking distance.
Georgia
family_with_children
October 21, 2025
The amazing cubby thingamajiggy that was up high so we could watch TV while in it
Evelien
extended_group
May 13, 2025
“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.
cheryl
family_with_children
May 4, 2025
“Traditional but modern special place”
Location, all facilities to cook a meal, able to warm or cool house, size and atmosphere
Thamonwan
extended_group
March 17, 2025
Very close to Matsumoto castle, the parking is nearby.
Daniel
extended_group
January 26, 2025
“Great place and brilliant ocation, huge space and friendly atmosphere.”
Wing Sze
family_with_children
November 24, 2024
“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.
Pauline
family_with_children
November 13, 2024
Very english friendly house. Had everything needed Bonus the little accessibility maps in the living room
Denis
family_with_children
November 6, 2024
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.
Emily
family_with_children
September 10, 2024
“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!
Kate
family_with_children
August 6, 2024
“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.
Vanessa
family_with_children
July 18, 2024
Nice house, nice town
Silke
extended_group
April 28, 2024
Perfect location. Very clean.
DAVID JAMES
extended_group
April 24, 2024
“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 !
Ian
extended_group
April 22, 2024
Property is close to Matsumoto Castle, parking close by for a few and it felt really authentic.
Piotr
family_with_children
April 11, 2024
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.
Ahmad
family_with_children
February 7, 2024
“Awesom”
Just 2 minute away by foot from Matsumoto Castle.
Belinda
family_with_children
February 1, 2024
“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
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