Reviews of 屋久杉楼 七福

It's an awesome house which was built with amazing Sugi wood. The host was really friendly and charming! I wish I could stay longer.

Unfortunately, you might need a car to travel freely. The bus schedule is not frequent.

A cool stay on Kagoshima Island! Barbara was so nice to us, always smiling and helpful! It is beautiful traditional japanese house set in a quiet place next to a beach, there is no shops in the area though, so prepare accordingly. It is a lively place where everyone feels welcomed. Really recommend ! Thanks for having us!

Nothing! Just know that walls are thin and there is some dust around but nothing bothering!

This is an interesting and fantastic property to stay in a Japanese traditional-style old house. Barbara-san was so kind, funny, and friendly, so my daughter wanted to be with her all the time and had a great time with her. My daughter wanted to see sea turtles, so Barbara-san took all the travellers to the port and threw fish heads into the ocean, but we couldn't see them because of the high waves. However, it was one of the great memories.

Some cafes or restaurants near Isso and Shitoko areas are closed on Tuesday. We didn't know it, so we got some soba noodles at the Kanenaka-syoten (10 min walking distance) and cooked them at the hotel. Barbara-san gave us some green onions and handmade saba(machael)-miso. If you don't have the energy to go out for dinner, it might be a good idea to cook dinner at the hotel.

The friendly staff, the friendly host, and the friendly guests made it much more enjoyable than any other places I’ve stayed in Japan. The house is an amazing very traditional Japanese home. I will be returning here next time I come back to Yakushima. It was a very memorable experience.

Everything! The place is clean and beautiful and has a very friendly atmosphere. The housekeeper is the nicest! She's super kind and very helpful. The island is also gorgeous, and the place is near bus stops so it's very convinient. I'm very happy I stayed here! Definitely would come back!

The 100 year old cedar house is beautiful and smells amazing. Baba and Miho create a really welcoming atmosphere and spend time getting to know the guests and recommending restaurants and stuff to see on the island. Baba gave us a Japanese calligraphy lesson (she's an artist that specialises in calligraphy) and Miho is a dancer who performed at a local festival that she invited us to, unfortunately we got lost and ended up arriving late so we missed her performance. The whole experience was amazing, can't recommend this place enough. Despite comments on the location being far from hikes, we found it to be great, proximity to Isso beach is a huge bonus, peaceful area and so easy to get to Miyanoura and the Shiratani hike, although we had a car, which we highly recommend as we spent a day driving the circumference of the island and stopping a lots of cool spots.

Nothing negative to report, the shared bathrooms are clean and well set up, there are insects in the house but not a problem for us. It's true there are no restaurants nearby but again, so easy to get to Miyanoura.

You won’t find a more lovely host in the whole world

The staff was so friendly (We loved meeting baba and appreciated her calligraphy so much!). The location was very convenient, and there was snorkeling gear available to borrow. There was a beach 2 min drive away that Baba told us to go to for snorkeling and we saw a turtle, octopus, and so much! The futon was very comfortable and shared kitchen was very clean and convenient. Baba also invited us over for a wine party which we were sad to miss it. Overall this stay was a highlight of our Yakushima trip. Thank you so much baba for a memorable space!

Barbara was so kind and friendly and helpful. Her house is so beautiful and in a lovely location, a short walk to the beach and a bus stop. As others have said, it's a sort of communal living guesthouse which feels like you're living with housemates. I met some lovely people while staying there and we cooked and ate together. I would recommend this place to anyone coming to Yakushima, particularly those with a car.

Again, as others have said, the buses are very infrequent so it's tricky for those who haven't rented a car. Next time I come, I will bring an international driver's licence so I can rent.

The location was amazing. Isso is a beautiful village with an amazing beach with a coral reef a 15 minutes walk away from the house, great for snorkeling. The house was beautiful and had a great atmosphere, exactly as you can see in the pictures, and the host was incredibly welcoming and helpful. The rooms were spacious, the AC worked great, and the sleeping was very comfortable. The sink in the room was a nice touch. There were many maps and guides to help plan trips around Yakushima, the common spaces (kitchen, living room, and the bathrooms) were nice and pleasant, and the host worked hard to make them welcoming. We had some nice chats and common meals with other guests. Overall, the place is amazing, and I will recommend it, and Yakushima in general, to everyone I know.

The ceiling rafters are a bit low, so you have to be careful if you're tall. The toilets have a very low ceiling, and the middle toilet is downright claustrophobic, but the other ones are okay. And the host isn't joking when she warns you about the spiders- you will meet them, including big ones, especially downstairs in the laundry and bathroom, and you need to be okay with them. But those issues do nothing to change the fact that the place is amazing.

Baba is the most wonderful and cool person, and the atmosphere of her guesthouse is so loving. Beyond being taken care of, I felt appreciated and inspired here. This place felt like a second home.

It is great experience being here, Barbara is kind and happy person. extended my stay and would come here again.

The place is charming and comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and more beautiful than in the pictures. There's everything you need in the kitchen, and even though the bathrooms are shared, it is no problem with the small number of people staying. 100% recommended!

The place is very charming and comfortable. The rooms are very spacious and more beautiful than in the pictures. There's everything you need in the kitchen, and even though the bathrooms are shared, it is no problem with the small number of people staying. 100% recommended!

I wasn't expecting such a nice place, this traditional inn is amazing and very respectful of its original construction. It's a great place to meet people in a welcoming setting, and the host is one of the kindest and liveliest I've ever met. Yakushima was my best destination in Kyushu, the hiking routes are breathtaking, so if you plan to come, don't consider a period too short if you want to enjoy the various activities. I highly recommend Yakusugirou Shichifuku !

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Barbara was the best and most friendly host, she went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. She creates a space where everyone feels welcome and encourages conversation between guests. The house itself is beautiful, with large comfortable rooms, a communal living room and kitchen. The views are beautiful and it’s right next to one of the best snorkelling beaches on the island! Barbara was also kind enough to lend us some snorkels. I wish we could have stayed longer and I hope to come back again!

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This is the best host we ever met! Big love!

awesome, cozy, quiet, clean place with a great atmosphere to come down. friendly, easy-going staff. beach, bus stop, a little bakery and a waterfall are nearby.