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Everything. So beautiful and peaceful and the onsens and food were amazing. I would recommend it to everyone.

After a busy week exploring Japan’s major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, my father, uncle, and I were looking for a quieter, more authentic experience—and this beautiful traditional guesthouse in Miyoshi, Shikoku, turned out to be the perfect choice. The house is a charming two-bedroom traditional Japanese home with tatami rooms that truly capture the spirit of old Japan. I’ve stayed in similar homes before and always loved their unique atmosphere, but for my father and uncle, who were visiting Japan for the first time, it was both a fascinating and fun experience. Since we’re a tall family, adapting to the lower door frames, smaller room heights, and the cozy, compact design of the house added an extra layer of adventure. It was a great way to experience firsthand how people lived in the past and to appreciate the traditions and culture behind this style of living. The house itself was very clean, cozy, and fully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The small garden added a peaceful touch, and the kitchen made preparing meals easy whenever we didn’t feel like eating out. The owner was incredibly kind and responsive, always quick to answer our messages and provide anything we asked for. Miyoshi is a quiet town, but it has everything necessary for a convenient stay—two large supermarkets, several restaurants, and even a Lawson convenience store just around the corner. I highly recommend renting a car to explore the surrounding area, as Shikoku’s natural beauty—with its mountains, rivers, valleys, and temples—is best experienced at your own pace. In the end, what makes this house truly special is its calm atmosphere. It’s not a place filled with distractions, but rather a peaceful and comfortable space waiting to be filled with life, laughter, and meaningful memories. Whether you visit with friends or family, this guesthouse offers the perfect setting to slow down, reconnect, and experience a more authentic and heartfelt side of Japan.

We booked this to visit during the weekend iya valley and we spent two amazing days here. It's near the train station and honestly I think the place is much more cool and cozy than it looks in the photos. If you're looking for an affordable place to visit iya valley this is the spot.

Very clean and good atmosphere. We were alone most of the time , but for us that was fine :) good facilities and we looooved the Onsen next door. It is perfect location if you wanna explore the surrounding landscape with sites such as iya valley and aragami factory ! Also staff was super friendly and helped us with anything .

Modern, well designed and luxurious. Even came with snacks.

Good location for us whilst walking the henro pilgrimage in Shikoku. Had everything we needed. Near a convenience store very handy for dinner.

We have the whole house in the middle of nowhere all to ourselves, and no locks to all doors. Bathroom is very nicely done.

Clean room, comfy, friendly staff and delicious udon!!!

The person who received us was very welcoming and helpful, her English was very good. The property was charming and immaculate, an old Japanese type house in excellent condition and with all modern amenities. It was very well located and had an attached cafe where breakfast was served and you could also eat in the evening. The food was delicious.

You have the whole apartment to yourself but you still are in the hotel