Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Honshu

The home was 150 years old, authentic and full of antiques. The bathroom and shower were adequate. The hallways leading to the home were rustic. There are many nooks to explore. The breakfast prepared by our host was delicious. The garden was peaceful. I felt we had traveled back in time. A unique experience. Great adventure. Not for people that look for dust in the corners.

Shuli-san and his wife were incredibly warm, kind, and hospitable! They offered to pick me up and drop me off from Himeji station, they were very attentive to my needs, and relished the opportunity to sit down, have some coffee, chat, and share stories together!

This is an excellent homestay in the Japanese countryside. Quite a few things to do in the area, such as the Motegi Resort/Honda Collection, Mashiko Pottery Museum and Shops, and the Pick-your-own strawberry farms. The area is famous for its pottery and strawberries, so these are highly recommended, though Yuriko offered samples of both to guests. I can't recommend this homestay enough - the food was delicious and the hosts warm and generous, offering to drive to and from stations and trying their best to entertain and communicate with guests despite potential language barriers. Other amenities such as electric bikes available also accentuated the stay. Thank you again for having me!

Thank you Lan for hosting us in your home. You are really accomodating and friendly!

Great location and in walking distance to Happo village. Shuttle bus to nearby slopes and staff very friendly and helpful.

Staying here was the best part of my trip. Chieri is an amazing host and I had a great time getting to know some of the locals in the area.

What a wonderful stay. We have fallen in love with this peaceful place and felt right at home. Yoko was attentive and even anticipated one of our needs. Very comfortable bed and literally the fluffiest cloud of a duvet that we've ever slept in. Neighbourhood is quiet and there are sweet little restaurants nearby and a grocery market so you can fix yourself breakfast in the fully appointed kitchen. There is a public Onsen closeby. Walkable to Enmachi station tour get further out of the area and the 203 bus conveniently takes you deep into the heavily visited Gion area. It was totally lovely to stay in a traditional style Japanese house while exploring a cultural rich area. We'll definitely book here again for our next trip.

A thousand thanks to Luffy for the stay and being such a friendly person, having at the entrance as soon as we get music from our favorite animes was an incredible point. In addition to being next to all the places in Hibike euphonium it was something I would definitely repeat again.

The food and the room were very satisfactory.It was my first time using it, but it was an explanation of the access to the inn, and the communication after I arrived was very polite and pleasant. I would like to stay again if I have a chance.

It has been such a pleasant time living in this house with such lovely hosts. They have provided us with warmth and kindness and offered us the welcome drinks as well as breakfast in the morning. Would recommend it to everyone!!!! Also they speak fluent English so no need to worry about the communication at all.

Motoko was very hospitable, and used some English with us since we couldn't speak much Japanese. She also made us breakfast-to-order each day which was *amazing*. The overall environment felt warm and welcoming, and me and my two co-guests were very comfortable. You should know that this is someone's home with a shared kitchen/living room. You and your fellow guests have a more private living space which includes a washing area, bedrooms and other necessities. (and the host has her own space upstairs as well, so you still have a fair amount of privacy regardless). As long as you're ok with that, this will be a great stay!

This guest house is will be the best choice. The host tommy is very kind and mindful. He speaks english very well, so someone who didn't speak japanese will be satified. Also, the domitory bed was very nice. It's cozy and comfotable. And Tommy will give you breakfast If you request. The toast was tasty. I recommend this guest house, you will not regret your choice. Thank you tommy!

Nice place, except it was a little far away, but you can feel the real experience of staying in Kyoto, better than staying in a hotel in the city

It was my first time traveling abroad with my dog for a month, and the process before departure wasn't smooth, so I was worried about whether the two of us could get along well. Those worries were in vain, and I really enjoyed the trip because Yuki and Kevin took care of a lot of things.😊 I'm so grateful that I was able to make a lot of memories that I wouldn't have had if I booked a regular vacation home or hotel! I was so grateful that you picked me up by car all the way to the airport and the station, and provided delicious meals every day. Everyone in the village was kind and friendly, so I enjoyed the Japanese countryside with my dog. I prefer a quiet and relaxing trip with nature rather than a crowded and busy sightseeing, so it was even better.☺️ I'm also looking forward to a new kids or house, so please invite me when the house is repaired.💓 Take care of your health. I hope you have a lot of fun until the day we meet again.🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️ Cosmo and Hinah, stay healthy!!

The Sano family perfectly embodies what "home away from home" truly means. My stay was a heartwarming, comfortable, and unique addition to my trip to Japan! Great communication before my arrival. It rained a lot during my visit, but despite the weather, Sano-san kindly picked me up and dropped me off at the station to keep me from getting soaked. I was lucky enough to enjoy two home-cooked meals at their house, they are delicious! The nearby hot spring was perfect for unwinding at the end of my trip. Sano-san was kind to ask about my plans for my last day and ended up taking me to gem shops in and around Kaizuka city to help me find the items I had wanted but hadn’t had a chance to buy. One night at the Sano family's home was simply too short—I truly wish I had more time to enjoy their hospitality and explore the area further. I can't wait to return someday to see their adorable poodle, Vamos, who will likely have grown into an even bigger boy by then. 100% recommended!

This little place is a gem and the hosts are amazing! Though you can’t ski in/out, the hosts will give you a lift to any resort for the day and pick you up. They can also drive you to the restaurants in Akakura town. You can even order dinner in and the food was delicious! I would stay here again if I was visiting the area in the future.

hi chiyako san, thank you so much again for having and answering all our questions, we wanted to have a really unique and local way to celebrate the new year in japan and we got just that, chiyako san was very patient with all my queries and always offer to pick us up or drop us off to where we wanted to go, so needless to say, that was the best new year i have had so far, her place is the same as the photos, the food was amazing and the view was just incredible, thank you for opening your home to us. see you!

I had such an incredible stay at Chiyako’s home - she was so helpful, picking me up and dropping me off at the train station, cooking dinner on the night of my arrival. It was extremely beautiful to wake up with a view of the mountains and countryside and she always provided an incredible breakfast, including tea, local yogurt with fruit and a main dish. The space was really comfortable and I had everything I needed for a lovely stay :) I was there for five days, four nights in early March - it was a little chilly, but very peaceful and serene, so I loved it. I mainly stayed around the town, going to the onsen, yakitori restaurant, dessert cafe, etc and everyone was incredibly kind and patient even though I don’t speak Japanese. It was also recommended to go to Hasedera Buddhist Temple which was a short bus ride and one train stop away. I highly recommend- it was really special. I will definitely be back in the summer or early fall :)