“Terrible. Stingy hostess.”

Nothing.

“Authentic and comfortable”

Sayomi was a delightful host, very happy to chat via her translation app, over the lovely dinner she had prepared. The sleeping arrangements were very comfortable.

Most gracious and kind host - she is very welcoming & makes the most delicious meals! Definitely recommend her vacation stay to everyone. Thank you!

“Very good hoteli”

A very affordable hotel and about a fifteen minute walk from Onomichi. Great location.

“It's a long way from anything so don't expect to be going out much, not that you need to.”

It host was amazing! She was so attentive and went out of her way to make us feel at home! She cooked us an amazing meal and chatted with us. A truly authentic Japanese experience.

“The host was so gracious & kind. Preparing a beautiful meal & making sure I was comfortable & had everything”

Beautiful traditional Japanese house.

“Best home stay of our visit to Japan”

This was an absolutely beautiful stay in a beautiful home of the most loveliest lady. We were cycling across the islands and stayed here as it was halfway. The food was amazing as she cooked breakfast and dinner for us. We felt like we were treated like royalty and would definitely highly recommend this wonderful place to travelers

“Authentic Japanese bed and breakfast (and dinner!) located in the heart of Shimanami Kaido with the kindest host”

Loved this authentic stay! Host was so kind and made us the most delicious Japanese dinner and breakfast which was included in the stay. The beds were so soft and we had the best sleep ever and woke up to birdsong. The location is a great midpoint in the Shimanami Kaido. Would love to stay here again next time.

This accommodation is in a private family home, with the beautiful Sayomi as your hostess. I arrived there thoroughly exhausted after cycling the first half of the Shimanami Kaido, and I was so well looked after...immediately offered & encouraged to have a shower & cup of tea. A home cooked dinner & breakfast are included in the price, which were both delicious and generously sized. Sayomi sat chatting with me while I ate (with the help of Google translate) and was delightful company. There is a massage chair in one of the three rooms you have exclusive use of (a fee of ¥300 for 15mins to cover electricity) which was wonderfully relaxing. The bed was extremely comfortable & cosy. I highly recommend this home stay in a traditional Japanese home.

“A place to rest, have some great food and chat with the owner”

The locality, ambience and friendly atmosphere & owner

We were riding the Shimanami Kaido Cycle Route, so the location was good. Fantastic meals, and our host was very attentive. We really enjoyed our stay.

“Thank you Mama-san for looking after us”

Beautiful location

“Fantastic - would use again”

The hostess was lovely, helpful and obliging and a fantastic cook

“Roomy place with a honestly atmosphere and good food”

This property is great if you have a car . It is run by a very kind host and we had excellent japanese breakfasts and dinners that she cooked for us . It is good to do this as there is no other restaurants close by . We rented electric assist bikes at sunset beach for the day . Also highly recommended is the Hirayama uko art museum and hill of hope and Buddhist temple at sedota - both just breathtaking and unexpected. The architectural museum at onomichi is underwhelming

Description is misleading. We did not realise it was a homestay and that we would share the house with the owner. There was a kettle but no cups to make your own drink. After dinner, you could sit on a sofa or uncomfortable bar stalls or go to bed. The meals were good home cooking but not worth the money.

“Wonderful home stay at the half way point of the Shimanami Kaido.”

We loved the host as she was extremely friendly, kind, and looked after us so well, after our day of cycling the Shimanami Kaido. The food she served for dinner and breakfast was great, and plentiful, and she even ran us a bath on our arrival to soothe our muscles from the time spent on our bikes. The home was spotlessly clean and well looked after.

Beautiful Japanese house, in a beautiful location. We stayed in 2 traditional rooms with tatami mats as a family of 5, it was very comfortable. The bathroom was shared with the owner, but there was a separate toilet next to our bedroom. The dinner and breakfast were delicious. ( The breakfast choice was Japanese or European, we had Japanese).Our bikes were wiped down before we set off by the owner as it rained in the night. Would stay again

“Unique and personal experience.”

Our host was very friendly and helpful. We arrived after 30km bicycling in pouring rain and she helped us wash and dry our clothes as well as made us feel home and welcomed. Both dinner and breakfast was included in the price and was very well prepared and tasty. Thanks for a lovely stay

“A wonderful stay at Sayomi’s”

Sayomi was such a kind and generous host. The food she cooked was amazing (and plentiful) and we enjoyed staying in a traditional Japanese house. Sayomi also helped us to arrange the transport. We loved the massage chair.

“Feel like a local in a magical location”

The host was exceptional. Dinner and breakfast was included and both were traditional Japanese and delicious. Our host was so kind and drove us to the bike oasis where we hired our bikes. We absolutely loved the islands in the seto sea and it was wonderful to be staying on one of them and made to feel so welcome. The whole experience was a major highlight of our stay!