Reviews of 鞆猫庵 Tomo Nyahn

Staff were great, accomodation was fantastic and the view was beautiful. Exceeded my expectations.

Not that I didn't like anything. But maybe a sheet with some recommended activities in English would have been nice.

The place was so cute! I wish I had stayed longer. The staff was super friendly and it was a short 3min walk to the seaside.

The location, looking over the harbour and small town. The building has been so thoughtfully restored. The hosts were very helpful and really lovely.

Nothing.

The property is a renovated old Japanese house (kominka). It was very clean and comfortable. I loved how it featured the charming original features such as glass windows and screen doors (shoji). As a cat lover, I enjoyed seeing kittens and chatting with ladies who came to take care of the kitties.

The steps to the bathroom were pretty steep. You will need to be careful if you are going to the bathroom at night.

The home was a beautiful blend of old architecture and modern fittings. The location on the top of the hill overlooking the port was great. We could sit in the dining area watching the eagles flying outside our windows. Excellent location.

Spacious, cute and quirky apartment with a nice view over the town and port. Considerably cheaper than the nearby hotels. Amazing Studio Ghibli-related surprise in the accommodation.

Restaurant and café options are sparse, especially in the evenings, so plan accordingly.

A wonderful stay. Unique alternative to staying in a hotel. After meeting the host at the check-in (Iroha Restaurant, across the main street), it was a brief walk over to the house. Entering the code on the keypad was very easy (better than a key). The house is adjacent to a cat sanctuary where we were pleasantly greeted by three sleepy cats, one in the middle of the stone path outside the house. Traditional sliding shoji screen doors between some rooms. Beds were very comfortable. Wonderful panoramic view of the hills on the other side of the harbor. Dual sheer and privacy curtains for windows in bedroom. Three separate AC units with remotes and a portable fan in main living areas. Nice kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer/microwave. One neat fact is the desk and chair in the study room that was used by Hayao Miyazaki when he stayed in Tomo while producing "Ponyo". We did not eat any meals at Iroha restaurant and most places close by 5pm, but there are a few gems that are open until 10pm. During our stay in early July, we did not experience any significant bug issues that others have mentioned. Keeping the entrance and foyer sliding doors closed helps keep bugs and flying insects out.

For the opportunity to stay in a traditional home with some modern amenities (AC, microwave, modern toilet & shower, etc), there really isn't anything worth complaining about. That being said, the bathroom areas (main sink, toilet, shower) are separated from the bedroom by a sliding door. Since there is no AC unit in the bathroom areas, it was very hot in there (95°F/35°C) degrees, and it was important to keep the sliding door closed when not using the bathroom. Also, the sliding windows in the toilet room rattle when it is windy outside. This made it a little hard to sleep at night.

Excellent Location and Value, Superb Room and Host Stay location was perfect, a small walk to most sightseeing spots and port to Sensui Island Also its right next to a temple and housing to cats The value you get for this stay is incredible, the entire place is beautiful, but it does get cold at night though but still the value for what you pay is worth it, almost feel spoiled with the spacious and clean rooms. The host were very helpful, kind and welcoming - recommended many great spots , one spot I highly recommend is the nearby restaurant Kichi - the owner is super welcoming and cool. Loved this stay and was the perfect stay for 2 nights in Tomonoura Highly recommend and I would 100 percent stay again

No Problemo

Kind lady was waiting for us for the check in. (We se up the meeting beforehand.) So there was no issue. The rooms were clean and we could see cats from the kitchen window. This place is perfect for cats lovers and history lovers. We enjoyed Tomonoura so much as it is history packed area.

The house is large and specious. Even is transitional Japanese house but had been renovated and very clean . I’m hope can stay longer next time.

Charming, just like living inside a Ghibli animation Amazingly well renovated

No feminine touch

Newly refurbished appartment in a wonderful position. If I went back to Tomo no Ura I would probably choose to stay there again. Tomo no Ura is a very pleasant village.

The description in booking.com mentions a balcony/terrace and there is also a photo of a terrace but in reality there is not any because the space is occupied by the cages of the cats. Photos and description should be corrected.

Perfect place for exploring the beautiful little “Ponyo Town” Tomonoura. The house is newly restored and absolutely beautiful. Very comfortable beds and sparkling clean. Friendly owner who replied promptly to all of our questions. Would love to come back here!