Lovely accommodation in a historic building in an old street. Shogo was very welcoming and I found the stay to be very relaxing. Added bonus was being able to watch a thunderstorm come in over the river thanks to the panoramic windows of the room. Would happily stay there again in the future.

Stayed in August 2025

Super friendly hosts. They had great recommendations for Gojo. 👍🏼 Their breakfast is traditional and I highly recommend it. The home is traditional, well-built, and super clean.

Stayed in August 2025

Situated in a renovated traditional Japanese house, the host Shogo went above and beyond to help us with the logistics and to plan our three days stay in the area.

Stayed in July 2025

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Shogo was incredibly kind and welcoming, he even helped us check in even though we arrived late. The room was spotless and exceptionally comfortable. We truly appreciated the warm hospitality. Highly recommended!

Stayed in July 2025

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Very quiet location in a smaller town. The common area was great. Shogo had some great recommendations for places to eat and an onsen two minutes away.

Stayed in June 2025

The place is double of a gem: beautifully refurbished traditional Japanese merchant’s house in the middle of the historical street of Gojo. The village may skip most of Western travelers - they miss out a most picturesque and diligently revived village history amidst lush green and afoot the Wakayama hills.

Stayed in June 2025

We had an unforgettable stay at Satsuki! The host is truly a heartwarming person – incredibly kind, caring, and always there when you need help. After we got lost while hiking, he kindly came to pick us up. We also had some amazing, heartfelt conversations with him – such a beautiful and thoughtful soul! He speaks perfect English and gave us great insider tips and restaurant recommendations. Thanks to him, we had the best Okonomiyaki at a nearby local spot – so delicious and unique! It was a completely different experience from Tokyo, where things often felt more impersonal. Here, everything was filled with warmth and sincerity. We also enjoyed a typical Japanese breakfast, which was simple, delicious, and such a special experience. It’s those little moments that make a Japan trip feel truly complete and authentic. The house is cozy, peaceful, and perfect for hiking. There are supermarkets nearby, and the whole area has a romantic and relaxing vibe. It’s an ideal place for couples, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a quiet break from the big cities. We felt completely at home and are already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for making our stay so special – this place and its people will stay in our hearts!

Stayed in May 2025

No breakfast served, but kitchen and a nice dining room are there.

Stayed in April 2025

Spacious, quiet. Very comfortable beds. Excellent facilities.

Stayed in April 2025

The hotel is a great place to stay, a real recommandation. It is in a renovated historic building in a cute street with traditional houses (one of the main attractions in Gojo) parallel to the riverfront, you can walk along. The room was modern, spacious and very confortable with a riverside view. There is also a nice communal space with all the facilities, where you can make breakfast or dinner. The owner was very kind and helpful with suggesting and reserving places to eat and to sightsee. The place is nicely located in between and not far from attractions such as the temples at Koyasan, the blossoms at Yoshino, and archaeological sites at Akusa.

Stayed in April 2025

Room is big with nice decoration and good view. We enjoy our night of sleeping there. Kitchen has everything we need. Everything is perfect. House is cosy, located in good location like old town area. Owner response us quickly.

Stayed in March 2025

Good location, clean, friendly staff, 30 min walk from the shuttle bus stop to Oni Hashiri festival. Thank you so much!

Stayed in January 2025

Beautiful property, friendly helpful

Stayed in January 2025

Wow - such an incredible place to stay … just stunning and has absolutely everything you need and the most wonderful host! We had the best night’s sleep - the beds were so comfortable, the room was huge for 4 people and the shower had the best pressure!!! We didn’t want to leave and will definitely be back - the area is absolutely stunning!

Stayed in January 2025

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Beautifully converted machiya in the centre of the historic district of Gojo. Absolutely incredible view over the river and mountains. The host gave perfect recommendations (go where he tells you, the Okonomiyaki and the cocktail bar were excellent) and even reserved places for us. A really exceptional and kind host who had thought of lots of ways to ensure the stay was perfect. Can’t say enough wonderful things, one of the best places we’ve stayed in Japan and definitely the best host. Only wish we’d stayed longer!

Stayed in December 2024

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Beautiful property and the host was amazing. He was so nice and gave amazing recommendations. He called a restaurant to make a reservation for which he recommended and it was one of the best yakiniku places we’ve been to. We also went out to a karaoke bar with him and we had a great time! It was a nice property but the host made the experience even better!

Stayed in November 2024

Clean, spacious room with a great view

Stayed in November 2024

The view, spacious rooms, friendly host and town

Stayed in October 2024

This is a beautifully renovated old house in a quiet street of historic houses. A pleasant 10 minute walk to the station. We had a very spacious room with a view of the river behind and across to the hills.. The kitchen/dining area was well equipped. We were pleased that we had chosen here as a base for a day trip up to Koyasan.

Stayed in October 2024

it was really easy to check in, the host was gracious, his recommendations for dinner and coffee were spot on (best okonomiyaki we had on the whole trip!) highly recommend. We did some hiking in the mountains close by and it was a great staring point

Stayed in October 2024

It's not so close to Koyasan as I thought, but it was my mistake not to calculate the distance exactly

Very nice building in typical Japanese style with large rooms and spacious shared kitchen/living-room located in a very small calm historic village. The accommodation is close to the train station (10 minute walk) and to the public Onsen. The owner was really kind and helpuful about our stay and also for train transfers tips. Thanks a lot to Shoko ;-) who speaks perfect english too.

Stayed in September 2024

We highly recommend this place. It offers a serene and newly renovated accommodation with spacious rooms. The host speaks excellent English and provides detailed information promptly, including precise Google Maps pins for any inquiries. We hope to return one day.

Stayed in October 2024

Not a lot of options for eating out in the evening in the area, so research that we'll...we went to a couple of places and were turned away or they were closed. There is a Michelin-starred place in the street...

A recently renovated traditional building, maintaining its original elegance. Huge, comfortable but sparsely furnished rooms, in a beautiful old street next to a pretty river. The owner speaks great English, but we didn't meet him or anybody actually during our two day stay, though we did chat with some of the other guests.

Stayed in September 2024

Very friendly host, spacious room

Stayed in September 2024