18 Japanese Guest Houses (Minshuku) in Okayama

A guesthouse nestled in the forest village of Nishiawakura. Awakura Onsen Motoyu is a hot spring inn located in Nishiawakura Village, a community of 1,400 people surrounded by mountains at the border of Okayama, Hyogo, and Tottori prefectures, where you can enjoy a bonfire. A clear stream right in front of you, surrounded by forests.Abundant hot spring sources. Sustained by nature, it has existed here through the ages. Fresh meals full of the forest's bounty, including wild game hunted by local hunters, vegetables harvested in the village, Hinoki bread made from the village's cypress trees, and beer. An all-natural radium hot spring heated with firewood, with legends saying even raccoons once soaked here to heal. Enjoy a bonfire under a sky full of stars.

A guesthouse within the Fukiya Furusato Village, a Japanese heritage site retaining its traditional charm, designed with the image of a soy sauce brewery.Located at an altitude of 550m atop a mountain, surrounded by nature, where time flows slowly.You can experience traditional events and customs, warm connections between people, the natural beauty of the four seasons, and a cherished Japanese lifestyle that enriches the heart.The mornings and evenings are very quiet, and you can wake up to the sound of birds in the morning.On clear days, you can gaze at a sky full of stars. At this guesthouse, you can experience an organic lifestyle surrounded by handmade items that are kind to both the Earth and your body.Everything, including linens, amenities, and beverages, is organic.Detergents used are environmentally and body-friendly.※ In summer, only fans are available.The shared kitchen is fully equipped with pots, self-catering seasonings (basic five: sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, miso), and tableware.Electricity is generated from natural energy sources.During winter, warmth is provided by a wood-burning stove.There is also a homemade compost system, a clothing circulation initiative for unused items, and gift boxes for ingredients and seasonings.Next to the guesthouse, there is a library, coworking space, cycling facilities, and rental spaces.