Reviews of Guesthouse Usagi
519-4325 Mie, Kumano, 有馬町１４２, Japan
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe location is very convenient - close to main sightseeing spots, there is family mart and some restaurants nearby as well. Clean, well renovated, traditional house. I also like hearing the sound of waves. Guesthouse owner Yossy-san is very friendly and eager to help with any issues. ありがとうございます！
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe host was amazing and gracious. The stay was like a traditional ryokan, but without the meals. There was a fully equipped shared kitchen fur guests. The property was in a great location to explore the culture and beauty of the area.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! I'm truly happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated the traditional atmosphere and the location. It was a pleasure to host you, and your warm words mean a lot to me. I hope you made some wonderful memories during your time in Kumano. It would be an honor to welcome you back again someday!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! I'm truly happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and that you appreciated the traditional atmosphere and the location. It was a pleasure to host you, and your warm word… Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewAn ancient house with a quiet environment. At night, you can clearly hear the sound of trains and the faint sound of waves, which is very relaxing! The owner respects guests very much and gives them complete space for activities.
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Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m truly glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our traditional house and were able to relax with the sounds of the train and the gentle waves at night. It means a lot to me that you felt respected and had enough space to enjoy your time freely. I hope you created some wonderful memories here in Kumano, and I would be delighted to welcome you back again in the future.
Thank you very much for your kind review! I’m truly glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our traditional house and were able to relax with the sounds of the train and the gentle waves at night. It means a lot to me that you felt respe… Show more
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI loved my stay at Usagi. Yossy the owner is very helpful and has created a stylish place to stay. It is spotlessly clean and newly renovated. I liked the mix of traditional elements (tatami, shoji screens and antiques) with modern conveniences of kitchen, washing machine and bathrooms. The guesthouse is in a very peaceful location, with Hanonoiwa Shrine and the beach only a short walk away and a mountain behind which is part of the property. Yossy the owner also runs local tours which I highly recommend as you can get to places which are hard to get to without a car. There is a convenience store about five minutes walk away. The closest station is Arii (about 10 mins away) and it’s about a 25 minute walk to Kumano-shi station/town. There are a total of three guest rooms. As they are divided by shoji screens, you can hear other guests but I didn’t find this a real problem as people were respectful and kept the noise down. It’s possible to prepare your own meals in the kitchen but there are also plenty of restaurants in the vicinity. There is an honour system at the guesthouse for snacks, drinks, coffee machine whereby you put your coins in a box to pay for beer etc. NB there are no tea bags so please bring your own if you like tea. I highly recommend staying at Usagi for discovering a quieter side of Japan that is off the beaten track.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Usagi and appreciated the mix of traditional and modern touches. It was a pleasure having you here, and I'm glad you were able to join the local tour and explore the hidden beauty of Kumano. Wishing you many more wonderful travels, and I hope we can welcome you back again someday!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Usagi and appreciated the mix of traditional and modern touches. It was a pleasure having you here, and I'm glad you were … Show more
Reviewed: 23 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewTHIS is the experience you want in Japan. Away from the city in a traditional japanese house, clean and comfy with a spiritual depth to it. Host is amazing, Yossy is a very friendly and caring person, he will do his best to make your experience in Kumano-shi unforgettable, take you on tour or share a meal in a local restaurant. This was by far the best place I stayed, I would highly recommand you to stay at Guesthouse Usagi if you plan to visit Kumano-shi ! Thank you Yossy, you've been amazing 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed the stay, the house, and the whole Kumano experience. It was a real pleasure spending time with you—sharing a meal and chatting along the way. Hope to see you again someday… and until then, take care and enjoy the rest of your travels! You're always welcome at Guesthouse Usagi 😊
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I'm really happy to hear you enjoyed the stay, the house, and the whole Kumano experience. It was a real pleasure spending time with you—sharing a meal and chatting along the way. Hope to see yo… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable stay in a beautiful traditional Japanese house that’s been fully renovated for inside. The location is perfect for Kumano Kodo Iseji and is right next to a beautiful shrine and close proximity to hiking trailheads.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Guesthouse Usagi, as well as the optional tour. I'm also honored that you found the location convenient for the Kumano Kodo Iseji and enjoyed the nearby shrine and hiking trails. I hope the rest of your journey in Japan will be just as wonderful. Let’s have a toast with some delicious beer again next time you visit!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Guesthouse Usagi, as well as the optional tour. I'm also honored that you found the location convenient for the Kumano Kodo Iseji and… Show more
Reviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewKumano is very nice and the guesthouse is as well! The room is a traditional japanese style but it is quiet comfortable, and the bathroom is very clean. Also, I would like to mention that Kawakami San is very nice and help us a lot on booking several restaurants in Japanese, since we are unable to speak.
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Kumano and felt comfortable in the traditional Japanese-style room. It was my pleasure to assist with your restaurant bookings—I’m glad I could help make your visit smoother and more enjoyable. If you ever come back to Kumano, I’d be delighted to welcome you again!
Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Kumano and felt comfortable in the traditional Japanese-style room. It was my pleasure to assist with your restaurant bookings—I’m glad I could… Show more
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewUsagi house is quaint, quiet, atmospheric, professional and absolutely authentic and its host Yossy is filled with Japanese “ omotenashii “ and kindness. If you are considering travelling to the kii hanto, then you have found your destination. The area has an abundance of natural beauty - mountains, clear streams, lush green vegetation and forests, flora and fauna, hotsprings and the ocean right by your door and delicious seafood all just a stroll away from your guest house. Yossy is a perfect host and he stands ready to selflessly assist you in any way he can. This is a complete and absolute authentic stay in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of Japan at accomodation of the very highest standard you can find. This is a very very special place and if you are planning travelling to this part of the world, then I recommend you look no further than Usagi guest house.
Thank you very much for your warm and thoughtful review. I'm truly grateful you chose to stay at Usagi House and took the time to share your experience. It brings me great joy to know that you felt comfortable and welcomed during your visit. Hosting you was a real pleasure, and I’m glad you were able to enjoy the charm of the area and the peaceful surroundings. Your kind words encourage me to continue providing a sincere and authentic experience for all guests. I hope your journey through Japan was memorable, and that you’ll have a chance to return someday.
Thank you very much for your warm and thoughtful review. I'm truly grateful you chose to stay at Usagi House and took the time to share your experience. It brings me great joy to know that you felt comfortable and welcomed during your v… Show more
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe place is lovely and welcoming. Yoshi was incredibly kind and helpful. The location is wonderful, right next to the shrine and the beach, close to restaurants and grocery stores.
It was perfect.
Thank you so much for your lovely words! I'm truly happy to hear that you and your friend had a great stay. It was a pleasure hosting you! I hope your journey through Japan continues to be full of wonderful memories. You're always welcome back to Guesthouse Usagi anytime!
Thank you so much for your lovely words! I'm truly happy to hear that you and your friend had a great stay. It was a pleasure hosting you! I hope your journey through Japan continues to be full of wonderful memories. You're always w… Show more
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe have travelled three weeks in Japan and have been in around 12 different guesthouses and hotels. Usagi guesthouse was for me the nest one. Very clean, tradional, beautifull restored old house and a very friendly, welcoming owner. The ocean is a one minute walk away and a very old shrine, the oldest, Just around the corner. One of the shrines where alom a pelgrimage route. Although we Just stayed for one night, it was a great experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to us to hear that Usagi Guesthouse was the best place you stayed during your three-week journey through Japan. We are delighted that you enjoyed the traditional charm and cleanliness of our restored old house, as well as the peaceful location near the ocean and the historic shrine. It was a pleasure to welcome you, even if just for one night, and we’re very glad to hear it was a memorable experience. We hope you carry fond memories of Kumano with you, and we would be honored to welcome you again someday in the future.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It truly means a lot to us to hear that Usagi Guesthouse was the best place you stayed during your three-week journey through Japan. We are delighted that you enjoyed the traditional charm and cl… Show more
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHost is very friendly Room is very tidy and clean
Thank you very much for your kind review! I'm glad to hear that you felt comfortable and found the room tidy and clean. It was a pleasure having you, and I hope to welcome you again in the future!
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe house is very beautiful and nicely preserved and reformed, Kumano is a very special place and the location of the guesthouse is phenomenal. But the highlight to me is the host, Yossy, who will treat you as if you had been friends for ages. A very unforgettable experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt at home — like staying with a good friend. Kumano is indeed a special place, and it means a lot to me that I could share its charm with you. It was a pleasure having you here, and I hope our paths cross again someday. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Thank you so much for your wonderful words! I'm truly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt at home — like staying with a good friend. Kumano is indeed a special place, and it means a lot to me that I could share its charm w… Show more
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThank you so much for your wonderful comment! I hope to welcome you back soon!