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.

Tourism, sports, and business trips are all welcome!Group charters using large vehicles are available!Perfect for day use for work or hobbies! 【Free parking space available (large vehicles allowed)】 【Indoor road bike stand】 【Dedicated fish preparation area】 【Ideal for workation】 【Available for meetings】 【Convenient for event costume fittings】 【Rental bicycles available】 【JR Futamiura Station within walking distance】 【City-operated and express bus stops within walking distance】 【Excellent access to all tourist attractions!】 *For detailed information about the facilities, please visit the official website! The interior of the facility offers a comfortable and relaxing space. We hope all our guests will enjoy a pleasant and joyful time. All toilets are private and equipped with warm water bidet seats. There are two shared shower rooms for men and women, and all of them, including the changing rooms, are private. The shower booth exclusively for women comes with a washbasin. It is a capsule-type mixed-gender dormitory, but the male and female areas are separated by a curtain. There are single-sized beds, which are spacious and comfortable. At the back of the bed, there is a free space equipped with convenient items.