Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 200 reviews.
Cheryl
United States · Group of friends · October 2026
“We highly recommend this place”
+The house is beautiful. The owners were welcoming and very accommodating. The hostel was right next to the Nakasendo Trail to hike to Nogiri. Our curry meals were delicious and they prepared vegetarian for one of us. We really enjoyed the hot bath in the wooden tub.
Barbara
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
“An oasis of calm in the Japanese Alps”
+Yui-an is a renovated 200 year old silk farm with stunning mountain views. The interior is exquisite. The owners are delightful, hospitable but also unobtrusive. Delightful home-made plum wine and eggs for breakfast laid by the resident chickens. Dinner was delicious, the beds divinely comfortable. An idyllic place to stay.
−Nothing!
Pat
United Kingdom · Family · October 2026
“Very special place in a stunning location”
+This is a very special place. The house is beautifully furnished. The views are spectacular. The staff are all lovely and go beyond the call of duty. Truly one of the highlights of our time in Japan . Thank you
−Nothing
Benjamin
Australia · Group of friends · October 2026
+What a special place! Hiso, Rey and their wonderful daughter Seyo made us feel so welcome. The hostel is beautiful, full of character and set in a stunning location. Such a peaceful, memorable stay, and easily one of our favourite experiences in Japan. Would love to return one day!
−It was perfect. No negatives.
Jill
Australia · Couple · October 2026
“A rustic haven on the Nakasendo Trail.”
+We received a warm welcome from our hosts and their team. The building is amazing. It is over 200 years old, but it is warm and comfortable. There are very spacious communal areas. The furniture has been carefully chosen to reflect the rustic nature of the building and its location. There is a fantastic view from the balcony. Dinner and breakfast were delicious, served at the counter to encourage interaction with other guests. Our room was fabulous and had a private shower. We were able to do our laundry too. How can this lovely place only be considered worthy of one star?
Paul
Australia · Solo · October 2026
+This was an unbelievable experience to stay in a centuries old converted home and so beautifully renovated and decorated by such a kind husband and wife team. The interior design was magazine worthy and rooms so well done. The shared bathroom were so so clean and not a problem as they are limited guests and only 3 rooms. Dinner and breakfast was also great and home cooked. Pick up shuttle made this super convenient. Highly recommended. 6 stars 🌟
−Wish I had stayed more than one night.
Gavin
Australia · Couple · October 2026
+Lovely people in a beautiful property right on the Nakasendo. Fantastic dinner.
−I would have liked an ensuite
Felipe
Brazil · Couple · October 2026
“An incredible experience at a nice place with nice people”
+Our stay was awesome and Kato, Rei and Sayo are the nice family who made this possible. Kato picked us up at the station and drove us to the hostel, Rei cooked a delicious dinner for us and we had some pleasant time having a sake tasting at the end of the day. The house is located in a very quiet and peaceful area and have a very cozy vibe. A great joy for finding this location!
−Nothing, everything was great!
Connie
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
+We came here whilst hiking the Nakasendo trail and absolutely loved it. The space is beautiful, views and incredible and the food was amazing. After two weeks in Japan we agreed that this was our favourite place, cannot recommend enough!
−Leaving!
Denise
Canada · Couple · October 2026
“Arrange for pick up at the local train station as the house is quite removed from the town center. The owner happily pic”
+Love this property. It has been loving me restored yet is very comfortable. The family who owns and runs the property could not do enough to ensure our comfort.
−Everything was exactly what we had hoped