Reviews of みんなの実家門脇家

Very kind people and the room, wow, truly beautiful and spacious. Also there was a konbini nearby, which is quite useful. Great place to unwind a bit.

Warm welcome to the beautiful house with an amazing garden surrounding it. It had everything I needed and the owner was very kind and helpful.

It was a beautiful traditional Japanese home

Hosts were very nice and fun to talk to.

The family was very kind, friendly and helpful and the japanese traditional home was confortable and beautiful. I went solo traveling and I was very tired after my trip, trying the futon for the first time was fun and relaxing.

No meal plan. There's no food in the house. However, talking to the owner, he said that a catering company could be asked if a big group uses Minna no Jika. There's a taxi company near the place that there's no problem to ask for one at any time.

My stay at this guesthouse was fantastic. The room was beautifully designed and very comfortable, making it a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. One of the practical highlights was having access to a laundry machine and a separate room for drying clothes, which was very convenient. The bathroom was clean and well-equipped, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

nothing loved everything

The home was absolutely beautiful and the people at the property were very nice. The rooms were extremely clean, as were the public areas. This home was a great find and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone in the area.

This is a location that is mainly accessible by car. Was very glad to find free parking. The building was beautiful and somewhat traditional. The beds were futon style and while they are definitely not the most comfortable futons I've slept on, it was still pleasant experience. If there are a lot of people, negotiating the shower situation can be tricky as there is only one available.

I wish there were more than one shower room.

I loved their hospitality, friendliness, thoughtfulness, and a great accommodation. I will definitely go back!

There’s Nothing I did not like about the stay at this location.

Like a traditional guesthouse/ryoukan

20 Minuten with taxi, almost no other options

The owner was super friendly and helpful in accommodating our late check-in time after Kanto summer festival in Akita.

It would be helpful if there was a visible sign to locate the house. We arrived late and it was difficult to find the place. A small tea table in a bedroom would be appreciated to do makeup or write something.

I could go on for weeks about how amazing this ryokan was, but I'm not even sure where to start. The hosts were so friendly and kind, we talked at length about gardening and all the beautiful trees in their garden. Akita was a welcome break from the miserably hot and busy Tokyo, and was absolutely the countryside of Japan that I love most. Kadowaki-san's wife made my family some rice balls from ingredients she pulled from her garden, and it was ~divine~. They allowed me to use their washing machine, as long as I hung up my own laundry, which I didnt mind in the slightest! Also, anyone who loves nature--ALL of nature, including bugs!--will LOVE this place. It was really a peaceful meeting place between man and nature. I found a little bat sleeping in the shower room on one of the mornings and was just tickled pink! There were also some REALLY cool bugs.

Some people may be put off by the bugs. To people who are not used to "nature", they are very large bugs. However! The spiders are not venomous and only come out at night to hunt other bugs, so you probably wont see them anyways, unless you're weird like me and go out looking for them. If you don't like nature, you'll be miserable here. There's trees and bugs and wildlife. Its magical and beautiful and was a phenomenal place to stay. Only reason I wouldn't recommend it is so that it could stay a well-kept secret ;) PLEASE STAY HERE and appreciate all of Kadowaki-san's hard work!!

The house is beautiful and in a nice neighbourhood. We got a warm welcome and enjoyed the stay very much. The view into the garden was like in the picture - lovely. The tatami-room was elegant and cozy. We were happy to enjoy the hospitality of the host family. Arigatou gouzaimasu!

The PERFECT place to stay in Akita. So quiet and beautiful. Surrounded by rice fields and a great place for sunset too. Hosts were so kind and friendly and rooms were spacious and cool. Would 100% recommend to anyone staying in Akita.

This wasn’t a problem for me as I had a car but it is about a 10 minute drive out of town so might be an issue if you’re not driving. If you have a car it’s perfect.

I loved this place! It was very easy to get to by car, and I was the only guest in the entire house. The owners are so nice, and always willing to chat with you. They don't know much English so it is better if you know Japanese. However, your stay will still be a very comfortable one as they go above and beyond to meet all your expectations.

Nothing at all!

The house is super cool and ornate. The owner was extremely pleasant and served us tea on arrival. While most places give tea, it was nice that we didn't have to make it. Everything appears to be new construction or is extremely well maintained. In any case, it was all beautiful traditional Japanese style rooms with careful and pretty decoration. The rice paper sliding doors are backed with glass panels, which helps afford additional privacy not often given by such homes. The amenities were clean, functional, and well kept. 10/10 would stay again.

Really no complains.