Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 39 reviews.
Benjamin
United Kingdom · Family · April 2026
“Incredible experience”
+If you book to stay here you are not just booking accomodation but also booking an experience. We loved staying here. It was a fantastic experience for us. We enjoyed making matcha and cooking on a traditional grill. We also loved the traditional bath.
Lucas
Australia · Group of friends · January 2026
“Amazing”
+Very traditional and stylish with modern and traditional toilet facilities. Host was amazing and cooked us some amazing bread that was ready to eat first thing in the morning
−N/a
Barbara
United States · Family · December 2025
“Highlight of our stay!”
+This is such a special place. Everything was amazing - from the welcoming host, the roasted mochi and matcha tea, steaming hot bath to the ofuro. The host thought of everything - there are English instructions for all parts of the house, tea and coffee available and fresh bread in the morning. The location is a little out of the way, in a quiet residential neighborhood, but the train is a 2 minute walk away. This is not a hotel so you won't find fluffy beds, but the house is unique and comfortable and it was the highlight of our Japan stay.
−Nothing!
Warangkhana
Family · November 2025
+The owner was very lovely and polite, he prep matcha tea for welcoming us also offering fresh bread making in the morning for our breakfast but my family were very tired from a long day travelling and activities we did in the area, we just want to sleep in so we had to miss out on that. House was clean. The bath was the highlight for us. Just the tap in both toilets a bit hard to operate so we had to wash our hands in the bathroom instead.
Lukas
United States · Family · October 2025
“Excellent way to experience a traditional home with the family (ages 7-15 in our case) while still being very comfortabl”
+Historic charm yet still very comfortable. Host was excellent at explaining anything we had questions about. Kids really got into the experience with the traditional bath and making tea and grilling mochi over coals at the table.
Kassia
United Kingdom · Group of friends · May 2025
“Definitely recommend!”
+Beautiful property, the host was so welcoming and helpful. When we arrived, we had good communication with the host and at the property he prepared some green tea for us and gave us helpful info. He was friendly and kind.
−If I was being picky, the location was slightly far out from the main areas of Kyoto, however it was a lovely area with restaurants etc.
Ran
Israel · Family · April 2025
“Exceptional”
+My wife chose this place because of all the amazing reviews she read about Hiro , and he absolutely lived up to the hype. In fact, the entire place exceeded our expectations. If I could give a rating higher than 10, I gladly would. From the moment we arrived, Hiro greeted us with a warm smile and even allowed us to check in early. He helped carry our (many!) suitcases , not a small task, considering we were six people on a trip through Japan for over a month. He gave us great local restaurant recommendations, and when we opened the fridge on our first night, we were surprised with a delicious strawberry cake and a personalized note , such a thoughtful touch. Every evening, Hiro came by to prepare the bread maker for the next morning. That freshly baked bread was a hit with everyone , I’d love to get the recipe! The space itself is beautifully designed, incredibly spacious, and full of thoughtful details. And I say this as someone who usually doesn’t notice the small things , but here, I did. The bathroom is huge, the room was cleaned daily, and the kids' room was set up in a way that gave each child their own space and privacy. The location is right next to a train station, though
Adrian
Australia · Family · April 2025
“Amazing traditional Japan experience”
+Amazing traditional experience blended with modern. The fire pit in the middle of the table in the living room was amazing. The host came by every day and took care of us.
−Downstairs toilet was a squatting toilet
Rym
United Kingdom · Solo · April 2025
“Exceptional”
+This was my second time staying at this lovely guest house in Kyoto, and it was just as magical as the first. This time, I brought my daughter along, and we were both enchanted. The traditional Japanese house made us feel like we’d stepped right into one of our beloved mangas. The host is simply wonderful, so kind and welcoming. He made us feel truly at home, from the calming Japanese tea to the delicious freshly baked bread each morning. A perfect blend of comfort, culture, and hospitality. We really hope to be back again!
An
Australia · Group of friends · November 2024
“10/10 experience, would definitely recommend and would come back”
+The service was absolutely amazing! The host provided us with a small matcha making lesson and also warm, fresh bread in the morning. The traditional Japan aesthetic was also amazing.
−It was slightly far from main attractions but it was okay.