The owner was lovely, helpful, and friendly, he thoughtfully had coffee prepared and ready in the morning which I really appreciated. The location was an excellent place for us to get started on the Kumano Kodo trail, very convenient location close to the train and the bus station. Excellent value for the price. I also really enjoyed staying in a more traditional place, really neat experience. Smoked cheese made by the owner is so delicious!

If you are used to a more western style bed, the futton can be quite firm. There isn't much soundproofing between the rooms, so important to be mindful of volume when talking. But these are cultural things, not bad, just different if you aren't used to this.

The bus stop is just a minute away, making it really convenient. The owner is incredibly friendly and even sells delicious homemade cheese. My room had a traditional Japanese setup with a futon, and having a private space was a nice perk. The kitchen is well-equipped, and with a supermarket nearby, it’s easy to cook or enjoy a morning coffee. A special highlight is the handcrafted table downstairs, made by the owner.

Finding the hostel was a bit challenging; I had to call the owner for help with directions, but he was quick to respond and very helpful. The stairs are quite steep, so caution is needed, though they add charm to the place.

The house is nice but old so it can be noisy though that night we were only 3 guests. There is a kitchen with the basics and coffee in the morning. The host was really nice. The house is close from the train station and the bus stop going to Hongu.

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Excellent location, right across from the station. The owner, Rinji, is soooo nice! He gave us a ride twice because the public transportation in the city is not very convenient, and he helped us with our itinerary. I love the free coffee in the morning! The property is exactly what he says in the description--it's an old Japanese house, so don't expect hotel services here. It's affordable and you get more than what you pay for.

Owner was very helpful and friendly. Very close to the bus stop. Close to a couple of restaurants, supermarket and convenience store.

Walls were very thin and it was hard to block out lights from hallway and other rooms

The owner is super friendly. Close to train station and bus stop for the Kumano Kodo.

n/A, everything was great!

Super easy to get to and from if you want a stopover from Osaka before doing kumano koda trail. The owner is very nice and helped us get on the right bus!

Everything was superbe, it's very close from both the train station and the bus stop to Kumano Kodo. The owner even drove us to the supermarket !

Thank you for the kindness and flexibility.

Amazing host that provided very thoughtful service. Highly recommended.