“I had a lovely stay, the host was an amazing lady. She gave me a tour of the neighbourhood and the breakfast meals she m”

It was very comfortable and clean

I would like to warmly recommend this guesthouse, located in Tondabayashi which is a historic town with a rich cultural atmosphere. The host is a very kind, open-minded, and dedicated person who genuinely enjoys sharing sightseeing trips and showing guests around. The guesthouse itself is located in a 120-year-old building, and you can truly appreciate its traditional charm. I also recommend choosing the Japanese breakfast option, Chika is an excellent cook. I’m grateful that I had the chance to explore Tondabayashi while staying at Tomari-ya guesthouse, and I’m already looking forward to staying there again. Thank you for making my stay so meaningful.

The best guesthouse I have stayed in! The owner is so kind and makes you feel at home. The guesthouse itself feels so authentic and the location is also perfect. Would definitely recommend :)

Great hospitality , I felt very taken care of

Chica is the nicest and the welcoming person. The house is in perfect condition and everything is super clean. At night she even gave me a hot water bottle which was really nice. On my second day I was lucky enough to be the only one staying there and I got the chance to have a tour of the town with Chica. I really liked staying here and I totally recommend it.

Really amazing stay, the host is so kind and very fun to talk with, I would recommend to everyone! Great neighborhood and community.

“Thanks Chikayo took perfect care of me and her service is outstanding! Nice job!”

Breakfast is perfect and must try!

“Had an amazing host and extremely kind and entertaining roommates.”

The people and how different the town it is situated in is compared to the city.

“Great!!”

Everything is great, the owner is very friendly and hospitable. It was great experience to try real Japan style living. The host also made me matcha tea. It is very friendly atmosphere, and I felt very safe because no men around.

Tondabayashi has so many beautiful and traditional houses and is surrounded by many unknown towns and villages that are definitely worth a visit. Osaka is also only an hour away. The owner is so kind and nice! She always helped me plan my next trips and even gave me a tour through the down. Her attention to detail and personal touch definitely made my first solo trip the best it could have been! The traditional house also had really clean and modern facilities. If you want to explore Japan off the beaten track, this is the perfect accommodation for you!

Excellent host

The best guest house I have ever stayed at !!! It was a whole experience in itself, Chika's house is very traditional (absolutely beautiful) but modern and clean. Chika's English is super good and she knows many things about her village and Japanese culture. She is very helpful and replies fast even when I did a late checkout. For 3 days I felt like I had a new family, we were all friends and spent hours watching TV and chatting all together. Breakfast is also amazing and the town had Animal Crossing vibes because everyone is so friendly. There are delicious local bakeries and restaurants as well as traditional handmade gift shops, all settled in traditional houses. This is far from the touristic non authentic experience you can have in the famous cities around. I can't wait to come back💗

Super friendly host. Would tell us interesting and funny stories and help us to make a plan for our trip! It was super clean and comfortable.

“Great atmosphere, wonderful host and comfortable stay. Highly recommended!”

Great location in Jinaimachi, Tondabayashi. Beautiful old buildings and atmosphere like Kyoto! Host was super friendly, helpful and attentive to our needs.

welcoming staff. shared bathroom and toilet are clean. nice garden and public area.

“everything is perfect for me. 5 star service i nerve meet.”

service is perfect. I feel very very relaxing and safety in here. history area. quiet. see traditional Japan and Osaka. ♥️♥️♥️🎁🍎