Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 65 reviews.
Riley
Australia · Solo · November 2026
“I really enjoyed my time in Sakamotto at Jonnis. He gave a lot of great local recommendations to check out, and was clos”
+A very lovely, clean and comfy home.
Yuval
Israel · Solo · October 2026
+Jonny is the bast! I had so much fun staying there 🤠
joshua
Canada · Solo · October 2026
+Jonni is super nice and a great host, I enjoyed my time at his place very much and it was in a great location to see shrines and get breakfast. I hope to stay there again in the future when I have the change to come back to japan
−I loved it all
Rachel
Canada · Solo · August 2026
“It was a comfortable and lovely stay with a fun and gracious host!”
+Jonni is a very kind and gracious host! His home has everything traveller would need, and he’s ensured that the facilities are clean and well-stocked with toiletries, towels and bathrobes. He has a brand new e-bike that I rented for the day at just ¥1,000 (which is much cheaper than rental shops)! The bike rental includes a lock and helmet, and the bike had a large basket at the front for my backpack. When I arrived, Jonni greeted me at the station and gave me a map with some great local spots to visit. He was warm and extremely helpful. I would definitely stay here again if I’m ever back in Shiga prefecture!
−N/A
michael
Canada · Solo · July 2026
“A lovely guesthouse with a kind and helpful host in a charming town.”
+The host was very gracious and helpful. He kindly picked me up at the train station. The guesthouse was spotless and comfortable. The self serve kitchen was clean and well appointed. I especially appreciated the coffee machine. The house is in a quiet area, about a 5 minute walk from the local train station and a slightly longer 20 minute walk from the JR station. Either way, you will pass by some lovely traditional houses and temples. I enjoyed the beautiful temples away from the Kyoto crowds. I enjoyed a delicious soba noodle lunch at a local restaurant that's been in business for 300 years.
Mariana
Bulgaria · Family · April 2026
“Good experiance, facility and place to stay”
+Jonny is great host. He has vast experiance living in Japan. He was very helpful with his advices and recomandations. He has a typical english sence of humor. He makes us felling like at home. Sakamoto itself is one of the most beautiful places in Japan, especially during the sacura blosom.
−There is only one bathroom but it was not a problem for all five gests during our stay.
Josh
Canada · Solo · April 2026
+Jonni was the greatest host, generous and willing to help, made our stay really special and memorable. I look forward to visiting Sakamoto again.
Ryan
United States · Solo · April 2026
“One of my favorite”
+Clean, great host
Adam
Czechia · Couple · September 2025
+We are so glad that we have been in the Jonnis place. This was one of nicest place we have been yet. Jonni was really friendly, funny, and polite. He showed us the Sakomato (he made a round trip on his car) and told us some interesting stuff about Japan and Japan culture. The accomodation was clean and he had prepared some stuff for visitors (if they need) - I think it's really nice.
−Nothing
Geoffrey
Canada · Group of friends · July 2025
“Jonni was wonderful to my friend and me! He went above and beyond to assist when needed!”
+For me personally, as one who has a Masters degree in Peace Education and who is dedicating his life to global peace and sustainable solutions, I was really happy that synchronicity put us in this location, and so close to the Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, the claimed birthplace of Japanese Buddhism, and home to the World Peace Bell. The community is quite quiet, which may be a challenge for those preferring to be close to 'the action' of a location, but ideal for those who are okay having evenings in a quiet location, but still close enough to Kyoto to enjoy some part of the evening nightlife.
−Perhaps the only thing that could be considered a 'challenge' was that there were no decent restaurants in the immediate area of the house. This however, is NOT Jonni's fault.