Reviews of Tsubaki - the best guesthouse in Inawashiro -

The host was very kind, they called the nearby Izakaya and reserved seats for us, and recommended their favorite food and sake on their menu. The room was very nice, traditional style, bigger than expected, very clean. Highly recommend!

Since you’re sleeping on tatami mats it can be a bit hard, but its part of the experience.

The Japanese style room

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The host was extremely accomodating despite us not being very good guests!

The price we paid was different than the one in the original reservation.... We were asked to pay a parking in a ghost town To avoid

Great traditional Japanese house and very friendly host. We were a little bit surprised that the bathroom was down steep stairs but we coped.

In the off (non winter season) there is not much open here.

The location was a good representation of what Japan is like within a country town. We loved the rooms, and the small communal area outside the two smaller rooms where we could play cards and enjoy an evening drink before bed.

It didn't bother me but my boys complained about the shower area. I am sure we were suppose to shower outside the bath, but I showered whilst standing in the bath to lessen the moisture within the room. Additional shower rose holders could be installed on the furthermost wall adjacent the bath for the purpose of showering within the bath. The stairs up to the rooms were steep and my Japanese slippers kept falling off when going up or down the stairs. Perhaps a little flexibility to non-Japanese to not use the slippers. My boys didn't like them much and thus didn't use them, but we still left our shoes downstairs similar to our own house in Australia.

Space , design, friendly landlady on site. Although we spoke different languages we got by very well. Quiet and calm places. She gave us some delicious grapes as we left. Good facilities in the bathroom. A real authentic Ryokan feel - very clean and welcoming

Just that bathroom and taps were downstairs but this wasn't really much of s problem.

The house had a wonderful authentic feel. The room had air conditioning that made sleeping easy. The hostess was very welcoming and nice. The bath was refreshing after a day hiking in the mountains. The town has several Convenience stores and a couple restaurants. You can use the kitchen to prepare food you bring back.

As a foreign traveler myself, this is the type of place where you want to stay and experience the traditional Japanese style with a touch of modern home. I was greeted by a super lovely grandma. We google translated the whole conversation but there's no drama as you can figure things out (also Hase, the host has printed some instructions in English already) Tatami, Futon(slightly thing), Kotatu(the heated table with blanket). I was the only guest that night so there was no waiting on the facilities (it's shared). I would assume there is basically no noise blocking by the look of it, however, earplugs are provided. I absolutely loved every second staying here!

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Great location, lovely little house, helpfull staff. Lovely grandmother who although couldn't speak our language was always friendly and helpful.

some value for money

nothing too negative tbh considering the price.