Highly recommended for bigger travelling groups, as it is a little bit too expensive for two people.

What a nice traditional home and authentic experience. The sauna and onsen are a treat. Its a short walk uphill. A small river passes by. The owner is very considerate and helpful.

Stayed in April 2024

The futons were thinner than I expected. For the winters, I’d like a thicker and a full futon set, and may be a humidifier as well because the heaters make the air very dry. But it was really a non issue for one night.

I absolutely loved the house. It was great value for money, my friend and I stayed the night and had the place to ourselves where we could cook, watch movies, play games. It had heaters, a sitting kotatsu table, an and hot water bottles to keep warm. The aesthetics also offered a warm and comfortable feel. Overlooking the mountains and Yoshino river, the property was beautiful and relaxing. Hosoi San was very helpful, caring, and sent us several options to help us find places that meet our dietary needs.

Stayed in March 2024

Getting there from the station is up a hill and tricky for very heavy luggage. Should think about getting hot water to the bathroom where the sauna is.

The place is pretty. Tastefully furnished with everything necessary to stay, cook & wash. It is very near a supermarket. The train station is about 8min walk away. Train ride to Yoshino is about 4min (2 stops). Works for me and my family to do stay 2 nights and have a full day trip to Mt Yoshino. The bedroom with 2 beds is actually a separate house which gives you nice privacy.

Stayed in December 2023

Lovely view and location right next to a small shrine. Loved it.

Stayed in November 2023

This is not about the property itself, but the address provided on Bookings is not quite accurate and it took us a bit longer to find the actual location of the property. It is located on a small hill with quite steep slopes and quite a few staircases, so people traveling with a large amount of luggage may find it a little challenging to get all your belongs uphill.

The property is very beautiful and the check-in and check-out process had been very smooth. We chose this place specifically because it provides proper beds (two twin beds in the annex). Most Japanese hotels including the fancy ones only provide floor sleeping arrangement and the availability of beds really helped our parents who find sleeping on the floor uncomfortable. The beds turned out to be wonderful for them and the room is very quiet at night so everyone was able to get quality sleep.

Stayed in April 2023

We stayed there end of December and the house was quite cold (just like any other traditional Japanese house in winter). We had the aircon as heater and a small electric heater running in the bedroom and the living room, but during the night it still was a bit chilly. But futons were quite warm and there were additional warm blankets available, so all good. Going to the toilet was a bit cold though 🤣. You also have to walk up a lot of stairs to the house, might be difficult with a lot of luggage.

Stunning small and very traditional Japanese house in Yoshino. Quite far up a hill so you have a nice view over the river and the city. Looks very well-kept and is clean. Loved the tatami bedroom and the futons. Absolutely amazing and very authentic Japanese experience, I would definitely recommend staying there and would love to go there again!!! I am repeating myself 😃 but it truly was stunning. The owner was super nice and answered quite fast to messages.

Stayed in December 2022

Beautiful views of the hills and forests. We loved the tatami room..vety comfy futons. The host gave excellent advise on places to visit in the region.

Stayed in April 2025

The steps and the incline pathway to the residence. I slipped and injured myself coming down. I was holding the ramp, but is it very low, and was useless in preventing my fall. Actually, there is safer way to get to the house, but the instructions were not clear as to where to park, and where to walk up.

The feeling of staying in a old genuine Japanese house. They put a blanket on the table which reaches the floor, and there is a heater under the table. Great way to keep warm while sitting at the table. in the main house, the bedroom is on the first floor and the bathroom on the main floor, which means navigating steep stairs if you need to get up in the middle of the night.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing! Just be prepared to bring ur luggage up some flight of stairs.

The place was really special at an elevated hill near the river. The house is beautiful with modern amenities the bed and pillows were so comfortable we had a great sleep! What makes it extraordinary are the great recommendations from the host who was really responsive.

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful view across the valley. There were lots of great spaces to relax and hang out. The cabins are beautifully done in a traditional style. The kitchen was fully kitted out with everything you need to grill, bbq, hotpot or whatever you like to cook. Yoshino was a great base to explore local shrines, hiking paths, sake breweries and villages. Our host was exceptional in proving recommendations about the local area and even helped us make a booking for Uda’s amazing soba restaurant. Thank you for helping us make the most of our stay!

Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in March 2023

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Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in November 2023