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.'

Miharashi-tei is a guesthouse (simple accommodation) and not a typical ryokan.Due to its designation as a registered tangible cultural property, children under school age (5 years or younger) cannot stay. It is located on a hill, and there is no access by car, motorbike, or bicycle.There are about 370 steps.. It is a traditional house over 100 years old with thin walls, so voices and sounds can be heard clearly.It is not suitable for light sleepers.The old building has many gaps, making it easy for mosquitoes to enter in summer, and centipedes may also appear.Additionally, the shower room is separate from the main building, requiring you to go outside.(Bath towels are available for rental.) Guests sleep on futons in the guest rooms.Depending on the room, it may feel cramped for larger individuals.Some rooms are divided by sliding doors, so it is not recommended for those sensitive to noise.Children are also counted towards the maximum capacity of each room, so exceeding this limit is not allowed. There is a cafe and bar available, but no meals are served. Guests are allowed to bring their own food and drinks.A simple kitchen is provided, so self-catering is possible. Check-in is strictly from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.If you are unable to check in by 10:00 PM, it will be considered a no-show and a cancellation fee will apply.