Great experience to stay in an old traditional house in Japan. Toki san was really kind. Send me to the train station when I move on to my next destination.

Stayed in June 2025

Even though I only used this as a short stop in my travels, the owner was extremely kind and helpful. The guesthouse was cosy and did not lack anything.

Stayed in April 2025

Staff was very welcoming and helpful with local information; they guided me to a local event and hosted with great care

Stayed in February 2025

Great location, the town is cute. The host was helpful and friendly.

Stayed in March 2025

Fantastic guest house in a beautiful little Japanese town off the beaten track. We absolutely loved our three nights here.

Stayed in March 2025

The room only had a small cabin hook lock, but it can be expected as it's a traditional Japanese room.

Our host was incredibly kind and welcoming.

Stayed in February 2025

The room itself is a little small, not much room for luggage. But for the price we paid, it is totally acceptable!

Great location, we were there in time for the festival! Room is clean and everything is ready for use. You can use the tatami room for free to chill with your friends. All essential facilities are available.

Stayed in February 2025

A courteous senior runs the guest house. She explained the operation and rules using translator. The guest house is newly renovated and it retains traditional wooden structure and flooring. It is warm and cozy in chilly autumn. That night I was the only one in the dorm. Travellers staying in other rooms were understanding. I had a sound sleep.

Stayed in November 2024

The guesthouse is very warm, comfortable and clean. The owner was very nice and friendly.

Stayed in November 2024

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Absolutely 🌟🌟🌟🌟everything. The hostess is the most lovely lady in Japan and lots of fun too. She even gave us sweet buns on our way to the train . Recommend 100%

Stayed in November 2024

The owner was fantastic. we had the whole house to ourselves. She was kind and helpful.

Stayed in September 2024

nothing really :)

i loved this guesthouse! the owner is super nice! the location is great!! iwamura is a very special place :)

Stayed in October 2024

Pretty far from the Nakasendo

Great host very helpful and flexible

Stayed in October 2024

Help making the bed as we are new to Japanese beds!

The host is so friendly and helpful, and everything is spotlessly clean.

Stayed in October 2024

We loved everything.

Hostess Toki was fantastic. She made dinner reservations for us in town, provided directions to the castle ruins and met us at the train station when we were leaving to start our trek on Nakasendo Trail. We were a group of 4 and had the whole place to ourselves, which was lovely.

Stayed in September 2024

Outstanding property which exceeded our expectations in all fronts. Peaceful, clean and such a great example of ryokan hospitality in rural Japan. Toki is an exceptional host who warmed our hearts with friendly and loving care - using google translate we had alot of laughs. You are a very special person Toki and definitely a highlight of our trip. Toki was very helpful with organising things with and for us and Iwamura is a beautiful quiet town with no westerners. Lovely rural stay

Stayed in May 2024

The host was really helpful (even though we don't share a language) - she helped us out a lot and recommended a great local izakaya. Rooms were a decent size. The facilities are shared, but they were of a good standard. The location in Iwamura was great - it is a picturesque rural Japanese town, with a nice walk up to the castle ruins. We were only a short drive away from Magome and Tsumago

Stayed in April 2024

The hostess was so lovely and helpful, the room was comfortable and the location was good.

Stayed in April 2024

The host, Toki, was absolutely wonderful. She speaks very little English but we had long conversations with the help of google translate. She is 75 and her family has been living in Iwamura for 23 generations.

Stayed in December 2023

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Extremely friendly host, beautiful old house one street over from Iwamura main street, easy to get to the brewery, castle ruins, shops, restaurants, etc

Stayed in November 2023

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Stayed in October 2023

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This was an unexpected highlight of our Japan trip in the beautiful old town of Ena. Loved this area so much. The property was spotlessly clean and I loved the scent of Cyprus throughout from the woodwork. Amazing value for money!

Stayed in September 2023

Authentic guest house with a very welcoming host

Stayed in October 2023

Wonderful guesthouse. Toki makes a big effort to ale you feel welcome even if she doesn’t speak English. Keep your translation app handy and you’ll have a good time. No breakfast but lots of food options nearby.

Stayed in October 2023