Reviews of guest house AN 1 stars
520-0837 Shiga, Otsu, Nakasho 2-10-35, Japan
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Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewClose to a station and a bigger highway, so there's always some kind of place open nearby - convenience store or restaurant. Close to major sights in the area and easy to get around and quiet. Guest house has everything you need.
The owner has a lot of rules about the stay in the house, some downright to the point of how to leave the stuff in the house. Check in procedure took about 2 hours. So if you're in a hurry or have tight schedule, please be aware of it in advance.
Dear Lea Thank you very much for your 7 night stay and for posting your review after checking out. By the way, you pointed out that my check-in procedure, explanation and guidance were too long. In addition, you also pointed out that our guesthouse is not suitable for guests staying only one night. However, our website information on Booking.com indicates that we only accept reservations from guests staying 5 nights or more. Did you check this before making your reservation? Please note that our accommodations are traditional single-story houses, and some guests may feel uncomfortable if they come here expecting to stay in a room in a regular hotel, inn, or guesthouse. Because we rent out an entire house to guests for long periods of time (5 nights or more), we take the time to explain how to use the room so that they can use it properly and have a comfortable stay. Thank you very much for using the room carefully and without any trouble during your stay. Sincerely yours. guest house AN Shuji Fujisawa
Dear Lea Thank you very much for your 7 night stay and for posting your review after checking out. By the way, you pointed out that my check-in procedure, explanation and guidance were too long. In addition, you also pointed out that our gu… Show more
Reviewed: 15 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewI love the way the host treats his guesthouse and the guests! Amazing patience and detailed information and instructions on the house and the surrounding, one must take time to be able to appreciate it. I love the breakfast the lady of the house prepared was delicious! Great hand drip coffee from the host! Shuji! Many thanks! It’s a 6 star boutique guesthouse!
Nothing really
Yichien Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate your high evaluation in each evaluation category, your wonderful comments, and your kind words. I am also grateful for your meaningful comments. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to welcome such a talented guest as you. As I said in my farewell speech at the time of check-out, I hope you will choose a longer stay next time. Sincerely yours. guest house AN Shuji Fujisawa
Yichien Thank you very much for your review. I appreciate your high evaluation in each evaluation category, your wonderful comments, and your kind words. I am also grateful for your meaningful comments. I am very happy to have had the oppo… Show more
Reviewed: 1 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewEverything is clean and tidy. Here gets anything a visitor needs!
To Eling Thank you very much for your review and for giving us high ratings in all areas of the survey. When you arrived, I was relieved to see that both Eling and Chih Fang understood English well. I am grateful that you followed my requests at check-in during your stay. Watching you both, I felt that your parents had raised you well. I hope to see you again soon. As I said when we said goodbye, I would recommend that you stay for a longer period next time. Sincerely yours. guest house AN Shuji Fujisawa
To Eling Thank you very much for your review and for giving us high ratings in all areas of the survey. When you arrived, I was relieved to see that both Eling and Chih Fang understood English well. I am grateful that you followed my reques… Show more
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt was a traditional Japanese house with tatami floors and a beautiful garden to enjoy. The hosts were attentive and very kind and the beakfast on offer absolutely delicious!
You need to be prepared for the long and detailed orientation to the place. As I knew about it from a previous guest’s comments I was ready and didn’t mind it
Rea Thank you very much for choosing our guesthouse for your first visit to Shiga Prefecture in Japan. I don't remember any guests from your country this time, so I was worried about what kind of person they would be. However, when I met you, I were impressed by your clear demeanor and your honest expression of joy, anger, sadness, and happiness, and we found it rewarding and a pleasure to serve you during your stay. Additionally, you followed through on all of the requests I made during your stay, and when I looked at the room after you left, it was nice and tidy. Furthermore, we are extremely grateful that you left a high rating on each item in your review, and even more so for your kind words about us in general. Finally, as I asked during your breakfast on your last day, the next time you visit, please be sure to contact me directly by email to let me know your preferred date. Sincerely yours. guest house AN Shuji Fujisawa
Rea Thank you very much for choosing our guesthouse for your first visit to Shiga Prefecture in Japan. I don't remember any guests from your country this time, so I was worried about what kind of person they would be. However, when I m… Show more
Reviewed: 6 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe room is very tidy.
Be careful not to be late.The landlord will be very angry and teach you a lesson.Located not close to the city center.Please note that the landlord's introduction is too long.
Reviewed: 1 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewGreat location if you want something a bit more rural and affordable, house with charm.
- 2 hrs to check-in! We arrived at 9pm and this was the longest introduction of rules we ever seen . The host Shiju clearly has an OCD about keeping things clean and COVID free, your temperature will be checked and there are tons of rules he will slowly explain... While some rules make sense there are tons of information that shouldn't be mandatory (eg how to use mouthwash, how use a shower or maps) 30 mins should be the maximum for check-in. - while the wife (who is a great cook) was very friendly and hospitable, the husband Shuji was set on being rude to me. I got sick on Xmas eve and he felt he had the right to tell us I had ruined our stay and then kept being rude to us because we decided to spend a night away without telling them. He feels the need to monitor your movements all the time and when we came back he stared at us without acknowledging us waving at him. He went in our room in our absence due to his OCD despite asking for nothing. He is old and pride himself in his former experience as a host, however he feels very entitled to comment and judge without checking facts. I first thought it was old age and poor English but he is fully aware of what he is saying. Until his last message two days before we checked out, we were ready to leave a higher review, however his rudeness and entitlement made us rate this a 6 and we will not come back. - the house is very poorly insulated and very cold at night in half of the place. Not ideal for winter stay.
Reviewed: 1 December 2023 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewThe landlord is very devoted to his job and his guest house. At first look, he seems to be a serious person, but from the photos on the wall, one can see he is a man with stories. And also the landlord's wife is a great cook. The breakfast is just great. We had a very pleasant stay at guest house AN.
Reviewed: 13 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewShuji and his wife are very friendly and hospitable. Though the 90-minute check-in procedure is a bit lengthy but Shuji does it so both of you and him can have a good experience. Once you check in, you’re pretty much left to your own device. Would come back to AN if I visit Otsu again.
Reviewed: 10 August 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified review1. Really clean more than you can expect, you will come to know what 'sprit of clean' is. They take care of the houese something like master piece 2. Great breakfast. Don't miss the chance to have breakfast here. 3. Great service spirit of the guest house owner. They are veeeery kind. 4. Really suitable for experiencing traditionl japanese house. Thank you. Shuji, I really appreciate your effort to manintain your guest house. I can't not forget 2 nights I stayed there. and I promiss that I will go there smetime soon. I think 2 nights is too short. By then, please take care of your health more. thanks. Yongdae and Chaeho from korea
Reviewed: 14 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewI liked absolutely everything!!! Hosts are very welcoming, very kind and attentive. You have a whole Japanese style house for yourself. You can rent bicycles for a small fee. Close to the station and in a middle of residential area with beautiful Japanese houses and gardens. I saw some people complained in their comments about long introduction to the rules, but for us it was very nice too. After you learn what and how, you feel more relaxed and can fully enjoy. If I had such a house where many elements are made from wood, had tatami etc- I would also like to explain my guests how to use it. We also had breakfasts that were exquisite for a very fair price. Our hosts made us feel like at home and also made many recommendations what to visit around. I am grateful I could be welcomed in such a way and I am sorry I could not stay longer. This is definitely a place where you can stay for a longer period, visit Kyoto (30 mins by train), cycle around the lake and further, play tennis in a park nearby. All that for very nice price:)
nothing to dislike
Dear Jelisaveta, DearMomcilo Have you arrived safely at Brussels International Airport(?) and safely at your home? Thank you for posting about our accommodation on Booking.com. For me and my wife, I would like to express my gratitude for reading the contents and receiving high evaluations for each item. Thank you very much for saying most of what I wanted to say about our guesthouse. We are also very grateful to have understanding customers like you. We are looking forward to having you come with your whole family next time and have a long stay and relax. Warmest Regards. guest house AN Shuji Fujisawa
Dear Jelisaveta, DearMomcilo Have you arrived safely at Brussels International Airport(?) and safely at your home? Thank you for posting about our accommodation on Booking.com. For me and my wife, I would like to express my gratitude for re… Show more
Reviewed: 3 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewVery clean, very well equipped, very comfortable
We arrived at 3pm, and the briefing conducted by the owner lasted till 4.40pm. (And that's with skipping the dishwasher and TV instructions during the briefing, as we said we will not use them). The owner will also let you know that he will access the premises to check on things when you are out sightseeing. If you can stomach all that, this is really a good and cheap place to stay.
Reviewed: 18 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewThis place is run by a very helpful Japanese couple. It's spacious, accommodating, clean, affordable and conveniently located for exploring southern lake Biwa. You can order breakfast to start your day, and they even included delicious homemade dessert on our last morning there. They also gave us great advice on the best places to visit.
There was only one issue with our stay. The check-in/orientation was more than an hour and a half. Guests should be informed ahead of time of this, so they can include it in their plans. But really, the orientation should be shortened.