The location is a bit off if you don't have your own transportation. But regardless it is well worth the stay.

the wonderfull energetic host will do her best to make you feel at home.

Stayed in August 2025

When we first arrived in Hachinohe, we tried to reach the property by train and bus but it did not work as planned. It was much better when we accepted the hosts’ offer to drive us to and from the train station!!

We loved everything about our stay here! The location is very peaceful, the Japanese style room was very prettily decorated and spacious, and the Miyako and her husband were fabulous hosts. They were so friendly and helpful, and made us feel very well cared for. Miyako prepared delicious and generous meals for us that were absolutely beautiful. She was also a huge help with arranging luggage transfer for us as we began our planned hike along the Michinoku trail. And she and her husband offered to drive us to and from Hachinohe station at a very reasonable rate, which is a big help and big time saver because Hachinohe is very spread out.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing to dislike it was great

Very cosy homelike atmosphere run by a very nice local. Comfortable beds and very roomy. Extremely helpful host who was very accommodating with our requests to see places the next day, drove us around and waited. We had a great time and got the local experience, saw a wonderful traditional dance and string instrument performance at the guest house. Highly recommend also Hachinohe park especially during cherry blossom season. Kushihiki Hachiman shrine, Kabushima shrine and lunch at the Hasshoku centre fish markets where you can shop and cook your own seafood.

Stayed in April 2025

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What a lovely evening - warm comfortable accomodation, traditional music, kabuki and Japanese dinner and breakfast. Myoko and her husband made us feel very welcome and we are grateful to have had a private introduction to Japanese folk songs and music.

Stayed in March 2025

The host was very kind and nice. Despite the language barrier, I still feel a warm welcome and in general, a great experience if you want to try some local stuff!

Stayed in February 2025

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Absolutely lovely and memorable experience. Mayuko-san and her family were so kind and friendly, it really made lifelong memories for our family of four, right down to our 7 year old. She cooked scrumptious dinner, and even accommodated for vegetarians. The shamisen and singing performance was fantastic, and she was even able to arrange last minute Shamisen lessons with her student, which was icing on the cake. The lodge itself is comfortable, clean, and well maintained, with good atmosphere, adequate heating, comfortable futon bedding, and good facilities. The location is also great, close to Tanesashi coast and many apple and fruit farms for fruit picking.

Stayed in November 2024

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Great Staff, great food, amazing performance. We had a wonderful time here!

Stayed in October 2024

Wonderful stay with a truly unique experience. The host was lovely and warm, and a professional folk dancer/singer. She gave us a performance which was a highlight of our time in Japan. She also has the most adorable dog, Chiro, who made us laugh and smile.

Stayed in October 2024

The bathroom and shower rooms are outside the bedroom but no issue at all

Nice and friendly host. We were late for our check in but the host advised us to go for our dinner first before the restaurant closes at 8.30pm. They waited for us to check in after nine. A pity that we checked in late and left early morning for the Sunday market.

Stayed in October 2024

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Very very friendly hosts, they treated us very very good, its a family friendly inn, recommended everyone who travel there. I even forgot to bring back my hat, and the host help to find it out and place in a box for me to collect after that. And also the bonus performance, it is fantastic, me my wife and 2 of my kids loved it very much. Will visit again if got chance.

Stayed in September 2024

It’s a bit far from the city center. Over an hour by bus, which only runs during the day. I believe they can arrange a pick up if you get in contact with them

Very warm and friendly atmosphere. Staff were beyond helpful. Stay included a traditional song and dance performance in the hosts kitchen which was amazing. Staff was also helpful in getting from the property to nearby attractions

Stayed in September 2024

We loved our stay, the house is very cozy and welcoming. The host is the sweetest and really made us feel comfortable. The Japanese style room was really great to experience and the beds were very comfortable. We would book this stay again for sure. We highly recommend it.

Stayed in August 2024

Staying in a traditional Japanese home with free live shamisen and minyo performances was an amazing experience. For a extra cost, she taught my wife the Tsugarujamisen and me how to make the delicious Nambu delicacy, Senbei-jiru. The premises were immaculate the freshly replaced tatami rooms aromatic. It is a little bit off the beaten path but easy enough to find with GPS.

Stayed in July 2024

I had wonderful and amazing experience while I was staying in the hotel. The accommodation was comfortable. The staff was nice and helpful. And it was fantastic that the staff prepare the Shamisen, singing and dancing show for us. Their performance was perfect. I was pleased that I learnt about the history of the traditional instruments.

Stayed in July 2024

Mayuko and her family are warm, open and friendly hosts. We really appreciated the opportunity to converse with them (with some help from google translate!) and it made the stay special. The music and dance demonstration was wonderful. I can't think of a better local base.

Stayed in July 2024

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Clean and traditional Japanese futons on tatami mats with beautiful custom woodwork ceilings.

Stayed in May 2024

Our stay at the guesthouse was a memorable experience. From the moment we arrived, Mayuko, the host, made us feel at home and showed us around in her nice house. Our futons were already laid out in a spacious, traditional room. Later that day, at night, she took us by car to the centre of Hachinohe and introduced us to the owners of a food stall with some exquisite food. The next morning we were treated to an extensive and delicious Japanese breakfast with local delicacies. We had rented a car and Mayuko provided us with a perfect itinerary for a day trip, from the remarkable Seagull-temple, to a beautiful hike along the coastline, to the most impressive indoor foodmarket we have seen in Japan. That night Mayuko cooked us a very tasty dinner, before it was time for the highlight of our visit: a performance of traditional Japanese music and dance, performed by the host accompanied by het sister and niece. Mayuko and het sister are top level performers in the field of traditional Japanese singing and dancing. Also very interesting was the explanation of the meaning of the dance and the way their performance art is passed on through the generations. So, if you are looking for a genuine and authentic Japanese experience, visit the guesthouse!

Stayed in May 2024

Amazing location and hosts !! Highly recommended :)

Stayed in May 2024

The place might be a little challenging to find, since it's on a residential area.

Mayuko-san was an extremely welcoming host, and I received high praise for being the first Finnish person to stay at her guesthouse. I didn't try any traditional Japanese arts that she teaches, but on the last morning she kindly took me to see a shamisen performance. Highly recommend this place!

Stayed in April 2024

My stay here was Truly amazing. Stepping Through the door you get hit with a welcoming and extremely wholesome feeling. I got welcomed by Mayuko, the Incredibly kind owner, who you easily can have a fun and great conversation with. She taught me a little about the classic japanese dance and how to play shamisen, for both she has mastered (once you see the trophies you know). I got fed some incredibly delicious meals, and enough to feel completely stuffed. I was Incredibly lucky to be here with two other guests, who I shared some great laughs with. As a guesthouse comes , this is it in its finest sense. A great place where a feeling of openness and being welcomed, seeps through the air, and as you get to know the owner and other guests you get to share a wonderful time together. As I had to leave I found out the bus that I was planning on taking didn't run, Mayuko ended up driving me. I caught my bus in the nick of time, with her being the hero of the day. Thank you for everything!

Stayed in March 2024

Although not particularly bad, it has to be noted that the guesthouse is in a somehat remote place. Travelers not traveling by car should be wary of a walk from the train station or pay close attention to the (infrequent) bus times, especially during icy winters.

Lovely host with some English communication skills - expect a Japanese-English mix, though this ought not dissuade. Smooth check-in with a tour of the facilities. Most essential amenities provided. Facilities were clean. Local products can be bought at the Guesthouse including apple juice, original Japanese honey (made by the next-door family), and miniature instruments. One of us tried a shamisen lesson with the host for ¥3000, which was fun and interesting.

Stayed in January 2024

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It was a comfortable stay with friendly people. I appreciated the extra effort on my last day.

Stayed in December 2023

It's a bit out of the way and a different rail company so your JR pass don't work. But you can get picked up at Tika Takaiwa by the host for 500 yen or Hachinohe station for 1000 yen. If you are good on your feet it can be a nice walk in

The host is exceptional to make your stay memorable, she whips up traditional food in a few minutes before your eyes and always has a big smile.

Stayed in November 2023

Mayuko-san is very friendly and accommodating, she cooked a small dinner for the guests when I was there and told us about traditional Japanese dance. A very lovely guest house!

Stayed in October 2023