20 Japanese Guest Houses (Minshuku) in Japan

This is the guesthouse closest to the World Heritage Site, Himeji Castle.The hostess, a travel enthusiast from Himeji, started this guesthouse in 2011 by renovating an old house, thinking, 'It would be nice to have an affordable place to stay near Himeji Castle.'Although it doesn't have hotel-like facilities, we offer a homey atmosphere with comfortable futons, clean showers, and a shared space to help you enjoy Himeji.The fantastically illuminated Himeji Castle is a nighttime walking route for locals.You can enjoy it together, or head out for some delicious food.Relaxing with a book is also a great option.Travel, business trips, workations, rental spaces... there are so many ways to use it!Let's enjoy Himeji together!WELCOME to Gahaha Guesthouse〜♬

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 hotel in a great location just by Iwai Beach. Attractions include a rental open-air bath, beachside meals full of local fish cooked by the hotel's former-fisherman owner, and walks on the 3km beach.