20 Japanese Guest Houses "Minshuku" in Japan

THE KITCHEN HOSTEL AO provides a comfortable sleep and a relaxing environment. The interior of the second-floor hostel and first-floor rental space is a simple and cozy place surrounded by selected furniture, lighting, and greenery. Enjoy your journey tailored to your individual needs. Offering high-quality and convenient accommodations along with electric kickboard rentals to provide a unique travel experience. The second-floor hostel, which spreads out above the stairs, is a spacious and tranquil place where you can feel pleasant sunlight. Providing a time to heal travel fatigue and refresh yourself. THE KITCHEN HOSTEL AO offers a tourism experience that allows you to closely experience Okinawa’s inherent potential through an active and eco-conscious perspective. Proposing a 'tourism experience.'

This facility is located on the second floor of the building, but check-in is conducted on the first floor. please enter through the first-floor automatic door. The facilities are shared. Please use them with mutual consideration. 【Facilities】 ●Toilets: 1 for men, 1 for women, and 1 shared ●Shower rooms: 2 for men and 2 for women ●Shared spaces (refrigerator, kitchen, television) Convenience stores, coin laundries, and drugstores are within walking distance. ●Free amenities (toothbrush, razor, body towel, cotton) ●Towel rental (paid) Face towel & bath towel set ¥300 (individual rentals are not available).)

The hotel also serves as a roadside restaurant for tourists called Benkyoya(study house). Their heart-warming handmade dishes, such as a hot pot dish using ingredients from Mt. Chichibusan and freshwater fish cuisine, are very popular. You can also have a barbecue from spring to autumn.

- Room facilities: Equipped with air conditioner, fan, dehumidifier, table, hangers, etc. The wall material is Ryukyu plaster. - Shared spaces: Kitchen, toilet, shower, laundry, washbasin, etc. - Kitchen: Two large refrigerators, rice cooker, microwave, oven toaster, electric kettle, coffee grinder, etc. - Food and beverages (for a fee): Coffee, rice, awamori, canned drinks, instant food, etc. - Shower: Available 24 hours. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are free of charge. - Washbasin & dryer: Includes makeup mirror, free dryer rental available. - Laundry: Two washing machines + two gas dryers (paid). - Drying space: Outdoor + indoor drying available. - Free rentals: Hair dryer, mirror, extension cord, etc. ・Wi-Fi is available. - Payment methods: Cash, credit card, electronic money, smartphone payment options available on-site. - Free shower use available after checkout (upon request). - Entire building is non-smoking (smoking is prohibited outside designated areas). - No socializing after 11 PM. Please spend time quietly in your room. - Use of strongly scented items (perfume, incense, aroma, etc.) is prohibited.

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.