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Guest house Roji to Akari

Guest house

Motmomura 729

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
13 mentions

this was my favourite hostel so far

Friendly staff

Great location
6 mentions

The property is very beautiful and traditional and in a perfect location for vie…

Location in the middle of the village

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Right at the heart of the Honmura village in a quiet street

We stayed here for 2 nights and were grateful to be on the quieter side of the i…

Clean rooms
2 mentions

I was in a girls only dorm and it was really lovely and neat and beds were comfy

The facilities were clean and the staff were really helpful and friendly

Good value
2 mentions

The price and location

This is a great value for money hostel in an old traditional house

Overview

Situated in Naoshima, 50 metres from Gokuraku-ji Temple and 200 metres from Gokaisho Art House Project, Guest house Roji to Akari offers a garden and air conditioning. The property has mountain and city views, and is a few steps from Ando Museum. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with slippers, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a patio. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop and lounge. For guests with children, the guest house offers outdoor play equipment. Popular points of interest near Guest house Roji to Akari include Go'o Shrine Art House Project, Hachiman Shrine and Lee Ufan Museum. The nearest airport is Okayama Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

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Georgie

couple

June 14, 2026

10

We have stayed all over Japan in much more expensive places but Roji to Akari has been our absolute favourite. Highly re

The property is very beautiful and traditional and in a perfect location for viewing the art houses

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Alice

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

10

this was my favourite hostel so far! the staff were lovely and the island is amazing, i would love to come back soon

R

Rianne

couple

June 4, 2026

8

Location in the middle of the village. Friendly staff.

T

Tillie

solo_traveller

May 21, 2026

10

Amazing place to stay and explore Naoshima from

Loved how friendly everyone is - made it really easy to leave my bags and explore and learn more about the island. Was a lovely old building. I was in a girls only dorm and it was really lovely and neat and beds were comfy. It was really close to a lot of great coffee, local eats and art projects.

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Henri

solo_traveller

May 18, 2026

7

The price and location

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Jonathan

couple

December 18, 2025

8

Great little guesthouse, friendly helpful staff. Great fun meeting other guests in the kitchen. Well located, we hired e-bikes at the port when we arrived by ferry and it was a short easy cycle ride to the guesthouse. At the time of booking they recommended a restaurant and made a booking for us. It turned out that the staff member who greeted us at the guesthouse also worked at the restaurant, where the atmosphere was very relaxing and the food was fantastic, I recommend it. Perfectly located for the art house project, be sure not to miss the dentist house!!

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Giovanni

solo_traveller

November 22, 2025

8

Great location, comfortable accommodation and friendly staff

Right at the heart of the Honmura village in a quiet street. The staff is extremely friendly and the Ryokan is extremely well organised. Comfortable beds and the restaurant in partnership with the accommodation is delicious. Overall great stay. I wished I could have stayed a little longer.

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Fiona

solo_traveller

November 10, 2025

9

This is a great value for money hostel in an old traditional house

Y

Yi Ching

couple

November 6, 2025

6

So so stay

Close to the new art museum

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Naomi

solo_traveller

November 3, 2025

10

Cute, comfortable stay

Feels like a house and it's a cosy environment. Across the street from one famous museum. There is also a delicious cafe shop at the entrance. Staff is friendly and very chill.

其穎

solo_traveller

September 12, 2025

10

It’s very nice place for rest and make friends.

Owner and everything.

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Hannah

couple

September 8, 2025

6

Stay for location, not for advice

We stayed here for 2 nights and were grateful to be on the quieter side of the island. The guesthouse itself had a peaceful atmosphere, and it was nice to be away from the busier areas. The staff were friendly and seemed eager to learn their jobs since they were new to the space.

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Jim

extended_group

July 8, 2025

10

Perfect for gallery hoping and visiting the beach

Great location and beautiful set-up inside

Y

Yu-Cheng

extended_group

June 27, 2025

10

Even though it’s a traditional Japanese house, the inside was surprisingly clean, cozy, and well-ventilated. The fully e

Even though it’s not the most convenient place for finding food, the guesthouse is quiet and cozy. Staying there really let me feel the charm of traditional Japanese countryside life. The host was warm and professional, which made my experience even better.

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Ariel

solo_traveller

June 1, 2025

9

Great, Friendly Option for Backpackers etc.

Very nice and helpful staff, who spoke both English and Japanese. Comfy retro feel inside the hostel.

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Eva

extended_group

May 29, 2025

10

Cute and pleasant place, tucked away from the main streets in a quiet location with kind staff and great facilities. Choose their recommended restaurant for dinner, everything was delicious (make sure to book in advance and ask to be seated on the floor for a true Japanese experience).

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Li Lin

solo_traveller

May 27, 2025

10

A good, simple and fuss-free stay

Friendly staff, they allow you to store your luggage before and after check in, there is a sunken bath and shared kitchen

F

Florencia

solo_traveller

May 19, 2025

7

Good

Great location close to art houses Nice vibe In front of a coffee shop

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Zihou

extended_group

May 3, 2025

10

convenient position, warm welcome! Good place to stay.

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Lizandra

extended_group

May 1, 2025

10

Cute and Comfy

Everything! It was lovely staying in a traditional Japanese room. The facilities were clean and the staff were really helpful and friendly. I was sad to learn about the cat’s passing (Jubei). Loved seeing all the cute sketches and mementos of Jubei Overall it was a lovely stay!

Facilities

Activities

Children's playground

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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Kids' outdoor play equipment

Food & Drink

Coffee house on site, Breakfast options

General

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

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Kitchen

Shared kitchen

Outdoors

Garden

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests

Services

Shared lounge/TV area, Laundry, Luggage storage

Japanese-Style Twin Room

Located on the 2nd floor, this twin room features air conditioning, hair dryer, desk and socket.

Max 3 guests 9 1 bedroom 3 bathrooms
Standard Twin Room

Located on the ground floor, this twin room has air conditioning, a desk, reading light, hangers and socket.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom 3 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
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 printPlease note that this property has a cat. Guests with a cat allergy or dislike are advised to not choose this accommodation. Guests with children must inform the property at the time of booking. Please specify how many children will be staying and their respective ages in the special request box. The full amount of the reservation must be paid at check-in. Luggage storage before check-in and after check-out is available. Please contact the property for details.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:13 AM

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