Reviews of 農家民宿茶の香

Jordon the owner with his wife were Exceptional. Picked me up from Hongu and helped me start my Kohechi trail. As I speak English and Jordon fluent in English and Japanese it was an Easy stay and lovely to have things explained. The Tea tasting was supburb. This was the main reason I stayed there to learn about a small local Japanese tea producer. So very Good. Jordon helped me with a luggage transfer as well and drove me to a local onsen befor dinner. I really reccomend a stay with them. His wife is an exceptional cook and they producing eclectic dishes with local produce and tea.

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The location was stunning; absolutely beautiful and a real break from the cities we had been visiting (do ask to visit the tea farm!). The meals were exquisite; delicious, beautifully served and carefully considered. But it was the welcome we received which went so far beyond our expectations. We felt immediately at home. We had long conversations with our host which really allowed us to understand the area and their tea farm business. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough.

We just loved our stay here! The area and views are so beautiful and peaceful. The location is a bit further from Hongu and we were without a car, but Jordan offered to drive us to a local onsen and a hiking spot. However, there are also buses running, just check the schedule beforehand. We were also so thankful to learn a lot about Japanese culture and traditions. The food was awesome, we had a tea-themed dinner that felt like fine-dining. They also produce tea (also amazing) and we bought some for home. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

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Excellent cultural experience! Jordan together with her Japanase girlfriend Natsumi have prepaired an exceptional tea dinner. Wonderful service, local organic food and extraordinary location in the mountains, onsens and river nearby. Do not miss it!

Just loved it! Loved waking up to the nice view outside through the window! Loved especially the dinners & breakfasts everyday of our stay! Felt like we were having Michelin meals :-). I would go back to stay just for that unique dining experience! We even bought some tea for souvenirs. The room was spacious for the 4 of us. We didn’t have a car but the hosts kindly picked us up & dropped us off at Hongu Station everyday of our stay. Would highly recommend! Thanks to Jordan & Natsumi for the lovely stay!

The home-cooked meals we had here were spectacular, especially the ten-course dinner which we will remember as our most wonderful evening in Japan. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and it was a privilege to taste the tea they grow on their farm in beautiful surroundings. The two rooms was very comfortable, quiet, and cosy, especially the Japanese style bedroom which has a great view of the valley.

This was our best Japnese experience. The hosts, Jordan and Natzumi did everything to make us welcome and comfortable. The food was the highlight of our stay, don't miss the dinner. Hongu is at the middle of the Kumano trail, we came with a car so we could visit different parts of the trail.

Everything, An excellent host who took great pride in ensuring you were comfortable.

Make sure to have the tea dinner! Can be organised separate from the booking. Was one of the best dinners we’ve had in 5 weeks in Japan. The hosts are great and went out of their way to make sure we got the most out of our stay.

Location is a bit out of the way from the Kumano Kodo, but host offered to drive us to a few places and the dinner and everything else totally made up for the location. The actual place, views and village are also really nice.

It had everything we needed. Host s mine of information about tea and food exceptional

The initial directions didn’t work well either google maps

So far from busy Japan! Lovely place in the countryside. The room was very large with the private restroom.

Very far from any restaurants or convenience store. The shower is not in the room and is shared. Anyway a good balance between quality and cost. The host is very kind - but he is a westerner, while you probably would prefer to meet japanese hosts after you travel such a long distance...

We had a wonderful stay at this accommodation. Breakfast and dinner were amazing, regional cuisine with local products, prepared and arranged with great care. Jordan was a very helpful and accommodating host and picked us up at the bus station when we arrived. We were also lucky enough to spontaneously book a visit of the hosts' tea farm - an interesting and unique experience for us.

Courtesy and hospitality of the hosts. Wonderful meals and Jordan’s stories about them. Tasting menu for dinner - culinary experience. Tasting teas. Beautiful view from the terrace above Kumano river. Location at the edge of the village. Tranquility of the place. Starry nights. Travel advice. Ease of communication in English.

We had such a great stay with Natsumi and Jordan! They were both very wonderful hosts. If you're unsure of whether or not to do dinner there, do it! The food is sourced locally and Natsumi is an incredible chef. We felt lucky we could purchase some of Natsumi's tea to take home with us! Jordan picked us up in town, dropped us off at an onsen and then picked us back up and took us to the guesthouse. Serene location, clean room, very comfortable futons!

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This place is amazing. It is a little off the beaten path, but totally worth it! Everything is wonderful here, but especially the food! Most of the food is locally grown, or acquired, with a good portion of it coming from their own gardens. I highly recommend adding meals to your stay. The hosts are wonderful, they will help you get settled, and provide shuttle service if needed. The rooms are large, comfortable, and well equipped. I only stayed for one night, but I would happily return. This is one of the best places that I have stayed in Japan and was a highlight of my hike along the Kumano Kodo.

Jordan was friendly and provided us with exellent explanation about tea malking and food served for breakfast and dinner.

The facility was dated and the shower facility was in the separate building.

The host drove me to the Hongu Shrine, thanks to him I don’t need to walk more than 40mins to catch my morning bus. very nice stay!

We had a special stay at this guesthouse, enjoying beautiful home cooked meals with ingredients grown in the garden and caught locally. The accommodation is some way from the town but hosts offer transportation and trips to local onsen, sharing knowledge and authentic hospitality.

Our conversations with Jordan

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Simple but had all the basic amenities. Kept clean and organized. We did not use the bunk bed. The Tatami mats allowed to just put the mattress on the floor and sleep on them. We slept facing the windows and the view towards the mountain was really great. Jordan and Natsumi were very welcoming and friendly. Jordan provided us with interesting information about their tea plantations. The food was centered around vegetables from their own garden and tea plantations. Which was a very unique experience.