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Stayed here in March 2023. Beautiful place and wonderful couple sharing a piece of old Japan, which has been tastefully and thoughtfully updated. Very serene, clean and calming and we were treated to fresh vegetables from the garden and home made chocolate pudding. A really nice stop and great contrast to the hustle and bustle of Japan’s big cities. Hope to visit again some day in the future.

Stayed here for one night. This is a really good lodging away from the bustle of the city. I would have loved to stay one more night but they were sold out for the day we wanted. Love the nature and the house. The host was very friendly and kind.

I've stayed at hundreds of hotels and airbnb's over the years and Toshiyuki and Chie were by far the best hosts I've had. As accommodating as it gets and so friendly. Highly recommend this to anyone in the area.

This is such a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds that nature provides. The host/owners (who live next door) show very kind hospitality, and the kura is beautifully renovated. It's a great place to stay when exploring the nearby caves (we visited 3) and/or Kinojo Castle ruins.

If you ever find yourself in need of an antidote to the chaos of tourist traps and Instagrammed “authenticity,” look no further. This place is a revelation—an oasis of calm and kindness. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the most incredible level of generosity. Fresh vegetables, homemade sweets—yes, homemade! The hosts are the kind of people you meet once in a lifetime and wonder how anyone could be this kind… And the valley? It’s like someone took all the peace and quiet they could find and put it in a jar for you to open at will. Gentle walks along the countryside, where the only sound is the breeze rustling through the trees. It’s the kind of place that makes you forget your phone exists. Then there’s the kitchen. It’s small but so well-equipped, it made me feel like I was about to prepare a Michelin-starred meal for my partner and I every night. The accommodation itself is, unsurprisingly, just as perfect—a warm, inviting space that felt less like a place to sleep and more like a place where the universe itself was telling us to slow down, take a breath, and enjoy the moment. This place is exactly why travel is worth doing. It’s one of those rare moments where you wander off the beaten path and stumble upon something so unexpectedly wonderful that it makes the entire trip feel like a hidden treasure. Trust me—leave the guidebook at home and find this place. You’ll thank me later.