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Lovely hosts who offered lifts to/from the ferry. I declined as it's only a 15 minute walk. Super clean. Basic room but had everything I needed and I was given a kettle for the duration of my stay. Excellent place. Highly recommended.

Stayed in August 2025

Our hosts were so friendly and helpful. They helped us navigate the island, gave us tips for what to do, picked us up and dropped us off at the airport, and made a delicious breakfast. The room was perfect and very clean. I will definitely be back when I'm next in yakushima.

Stayed in July 2025

Very sweet and helpful owners. We got shuttle service to the speed boat pier and the lady of the house provided us with the best tips for food and activities to make the most of our short stay. We would definitely love to come back someday and spend a few more days.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing, really all good.

Very kind and helpful people and a great place to stay on Yakushima. The food is excellent (make sure to book with them in advance)! Very clean and everything is in good condition. Easy communication in English.

Stayed in May 2025

Everything went super smooth! The owners were super friendly and made us feel very welcome.

Stayed in May 2025

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The stay was very comfortable and the rooms were superb. Cleanliness was amazing. Very warm hosts and the food is excellent!!

Stayed in April 2025

Everything! A beautiful spot, with comfortable rooms, and incredibly helpful hosts. Very highly recommended!

Stayed in April 2025

Exceptional stay in this incredible lodging. We travel all year long and did travel many times to Japan, it’s been our favorite place to date! Thank you :)

Stayed in April 2025

The owners were super friendly and incredibly helpful, we felt at home and very welcome from the very start. We'll be back soon hopefully!! :):)

Stayed in February 2025

Our hosts were just wonderful. They were incredibly kind and hospitable, and gave us a beautiful window into life on the island. The food was superb, the location ideal, and it was immaculately clean.

Stayed in February 2025

Comfortable stay and a very cheerful helpful staffs. Great conversation with hosts and also helped with my Ferry reservation when it was canceled due to high surf advisory. Restraunts, grocery stores, souvenir shops, and outdoor stores nearby areas.

Stayed in January 2025

The guesthouse is best suited for a rental car - but I would say this about the entire island.

Layout of the guesthouse is very practical, finding a good balance of privacy and spaces to interact with hosts or other guests. Very clean, bathrooms had good water pressure, overall all areas are very functional. The hosts are very kind, experienced, and proud of Yakushima, lending itself to a great stay. Lots of maps and literature on the island to help trip planning, along with the hosts great recommendations. The breakfast/dinner was exceptional!

Stayed in January 2025

Offering of private bathroom would be even better.

Clean, comfortable and neat.

Stayed in November 2024

Because it was traditional, the walls are quite thin and you can hear the other guests walking to and from the shared bathrooms and talking if they speak loudly. If the other guests are quiet then it’s not a problem.

It has a traditional, homey feel set against a beautifully mountainside. The smell of cedar in the home is also a nice touch.

Stayed in November 2024

Very efficient and well run stay. The owners were helpful with rides, information, etc. Would definitely recommend making meal reservations. Great hosts. Location is within walking distance of ferry and buses. Very happy to not have bright outside lights. Comfortable outdoor sitting area.

Stayed in November 2024

The only "defect" was the poor insulation of the doors, it was possible to hear the other guests talking and moving around. Nothing major considering that everyone was really polite and discreet.

The house is located in a really calm spot. The internal layout is very modern and well entertained. The room was clean and well enlightened . Breakfast (Japanese style) was really good. The hosts were available to give advice and also to accompany us to the restaurant in the evening.

Stayed in October 2024

The location is a bit out of the town and doesn't have good street lights, so the walk back to the house after sunset felt a bit scary to me (even though I'm sure there aren't any dangers in the area). Noise from neighbour rooms travelled well to my room which was a bit unfortunate. The hosts had emphasised quietness in the rules, so this depends on the guests of course.

I had a great stay here. Best things were the meals which were all excellent with a nice variety. The house was very clean and tidy and doing laundry was easy too. I loved sleeping on the futon. Hosts are also lovely and helpful people and I would return here gladly.

Stayed in October 2024

Mr. and Mrs. Taguchi are fabulous hosts. They helped me find activities, were interested in my experience on Yakushima and supported me immensely. Highly recommend also to try the breakfast and dinner. Thank you for the great stay!

Stayed in September 2024

The walls are very thin and the futon beds took a little while to get used to, but they were more comfortable than we thought and a cool way to experience the Japanese way of sleeping. Also it really helps to have a rental car!

Hitomi and Sigaru are just the best hosts one could wish for on Yakushima! Hitomi’s cooking is just phenomenal, so definitely make sure to book dinner and breakfast in advance. Thanks to Sigaru’s recommendations we could discover and hike lots of beautiful spots on the island! Everything was exceptionally clean even though there were shared bathrooms.

Stayed in September 2024

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The hosts are super nice, willing to help as much as they can. The house is very beautiful and clean. The breakfast and dinner are traditional Japanese style, deserve to try.

Stayed in September 2024

The house is less than 10 minutes away from the ferry boarding area. The owner picked me up by car and also took me to the supermarket to do some shopping. He was always extremely helpful but never intrusive. During my stay, he provided plenty of information about places to visit, the must-see spots, and even booked a rental car for me. Upon departure, he took me to the ferry boarding area and even came back to bring me some accessories I had forgotten at the house.

Stayed in August 2024

The hosts were super friendly and gave us very helpful tips for our time in Yakushima. The food was fantastic and included lots of local ingredients. Highly recommended

Stayed in August 2024

I loved the beautiful house, the room and facilities were spic and span. Breakfast was delicious. Thank you for your great hospitality

Stayed in July 2024

They are super nice and the place is super clean. The owner Shigeru-san picked me up from the pier and gave me useful advice for my trip. The next day, I joined Shigeru-san's day tour and he showed me the best parts of Yakushima. I didn't do much researches about Yakushima and it turned out much more beautiful and interesting than I expected. I was so glad that I chose to stay here.

Stayed in July 2024