20 Japanese Guest Houses (Minshuku) in Japan

The Ten-gallon Hat is a warm, family-run inn located in the nature-rich Norikura Highlands. From the guest rooms, you can hear the murmuring of the river flowing behind the inn, and depending on the season, the chirping of birds. Enjoy a supreme sleep on fluffy beds while feeling close to nature♩ Our pride is the dining space filled with the owner's meticulous attention to detail. Please feel free to use it for your gatherings. (While we do not provide meals at the inn, we can recommend nearby restaurants, so don't hesitate to ask when you visit.) The family bath, which uses natural spring water drawn from a stream, is also popular♪ It is free and does not require reservations, so you can enjoy it as many times as you like during your stay. Additionally, we have a private barrel sauna imported directly from Finland (reservation required) and a Baumkuchen workshop. Please use these for creating memories of your trip to Norikura Highlands or as souvenirs♪ We also offer discounts for guests.

An inn run by a sushi master. Its all-you-can-eat sushi package plan (from 4 people and more) is popular. Its local, Minamiboso's fresh seafood is served for meals without any additional charge. Its artificial hot spring bath has a nice view.

'Il Faro Kurume,' Japan's highest-quality hostel, located near Nishitetsu Kurume Station. A relaxing space where the everyday life of business trips and meetings blends with the extraordinary of tourism and live events, creating a new culture. Proposing a new style of accommodation from a warm, lighthouse-like beacon of light. Unlike typical hostels, our rooms are completely private.We also offer a women-only floor for solo travelers to stay with peace of mind.

On the first floor, there is a café lounge and workspace. Not only private table seating, but also a bar counter is available.You can chat with the bartender about craft beer or natural wine, or exchange a few words with travelers and locals you just met.Additionally, there are spacious sofa seats where you can relax and converse with like-minded friends.Enjoy encounters with food and people in a seat that perfectly matches your mood for the day. On the second floor, there are lodging facilities. Dormitory: Mixed dormitory with shared bathroom ・ Female-only dormitory with shared bathroom. ・4-person room with private bathroom (private type) Private room with private bathroom ・ 4-person room with shared bathroom (private type) Private room. Mash Café & Bed’s original spacious wooden bunk beds, high-quality mattresses, and white duck feather futons that maintain ideal warmth for sleep support a comfortable rest.You can choose a room that suits your purpose.

Refresh your mind and body in a peaceful Okinawan traditional house nestled in a quiet village! A private space limited to one group per day, Relax and unwind without worrying about time♪

Share Hotel 198 Beppu A newly renovated stay-style hotel located in a residential area close to the city center, about a 10-minute walk from Beppu Station. The hotel features a hot spring with water sourced directly from the spring. Nearby, the Asami River flows, and the Asami Shrine is just around the corner! Convenient access to the downtown area, with nearby amenities including convenience stores, multicultural restaurants, and municipal hot springs. You can stay here as if you were living and blending into the local community.

A shared condominium facility located a 10-minute walk (3 minutes by bus) from the station. Since there is a fully equipped kitchen inside the facility, you can cook immediately as long as you have the ingredients, making it ideal for families and medium to long-term stays (tableware and seasonings are also provided). Currently, rooms are available in two types: a Japanese-style single room (maximum 2 guests) and a Japanese-Western connected room type (maximum 3 guests). If you reserve both rooms at the same time, it can accommodate up to 7 people (4 adults + 3 children) for families with children, so please consult with us. Parking is not available for prior reservation, but if there is availability, it can be used for 1,500 yen per night.There is also a coin-operated parking lot about a 5-minute walk nearby.

This accommodation facility, located amidst nature, features an outdoor sauna renovated from a former elementary school. In spring, mountain cherry blossoms bloom, and in early summer, the area is enveloped in fresh greenery.In autumn, you can enjoy the autumn leaves, and in winter, you can relish the crisp air while enjoying the sauna or outdoor cooling baths. Situated at the foot of Mount Sobosan, it is within a 5-minute walk to the Obira trailhead, making it an ideal location for hiking, including the trails of Furusobosan and Katamuki Mountain. Many also use it as a base for trekking the Sobokatamuki Mountain traverse route. In June 2020, the outdoor sauna 'REBUILD SAUNA' opened.In 2024, the trailer sauna 'Valo' will also open.You can enjoy two types of saunas in the area.Outdoor saunas in the clean air are rare even in Kyushu, offering a unique experience amidst nature.Additionally, Bungoono City has declared itself a 'Sauna Town,' making it an excellent base for exploring saunas within the city.

Sakura Hostel Asakusa, located just a 5-minute walk from the famous Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Station, offers a free kitchen for use and provides breakfast for all guests. The front desk is open 24 hours, with friendly English-speaking staff available.Free Wi-Fi is available in every room. Sakura Hostel Asakusa offers private rooms and dormitory rooms (with multiple bunk beds). All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, and bathrooms are shared. In the dormitory rooms, individual safety boxes and lockers are available.(A padlock is required for use.) Why not make friends at Sakura Hostel Asakusa? Sakura Hostel Asakusa encourages kitchen events.Many guests have made friends through these events.

A bedroom resembling a capsule hotel.Equipped with a locker with a key, lighting, 100V and USB power outlets.Separate restrooms, shower rooms, toilets, and coin laundry for men and women.The guest interaction space 'Rishiri Time' includes a self-catering area and a shared refrigerator. Dinner is available at the attached BAR.Nature tours and fishing boats are available for individuals or groups to enjoy.With a reservation, you can enjoy fresh seafood grilled over an open flame.Convenience store is a 2-minute walk away.Rishiri Fureai Onsen is a 2-minute walk away, offering an excellent location.The sunset from Kutomari Cape Park, a 5-minute walk away, is breathtaking.

Guesthouse renovated from a saw sharpening workshop. There are three types of rooms◆ The first floor is a multi-space (Japanese-style room/shared kitchen/coworking space), and the second floor is the accommodation space.

■Meals ・Meal service is not provided. ・We have a shared kitchen available for our guests to use freely. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, gas stove, rice cooker, oven microwave, tableware, and cooking utensils. (Please bring your own ingredients.)) ・There are no convenience stores nearby. The closest stores are 'Y Shop Takahashi' or 'Goto Liquor Store', both about 7–8 minutes away by car and open until 10 PM. ■Bath There is one indoor bath (cypress bath) available within the facility.(100 yen per person) Open from 5 PM to 10 PM, and can be used anytime when not occupied. We recommend enjoying a hot spring tour at Kurokawa Onsen. Only about a 3-minute drive to Kurokawa Onsen! ■Free Wi-Fi available throughout the facility! ■Shared toilets (separate for men and women) with bidet features ■Heating provided (from November to April, a heating fee of 100 yen per person is charged additionally) ■Face towels are provided.Please bring your own pajamas and other items. ■Amenities are available for purchase at the front desk. ■Other Shuttle service available to Kurokawa Onsen bus stop and hot spring area　 (Reservation required by the day before: 090-1922-1592)

Meguruya is an inn located along the Nakasendo Kashiwabara-juku in Maibara City, which flourished as the 60th post town on the Nakasendo during the Edo period. ● The entire building can be rented for groups.If you wish to use it for more than 7 people, please contact us directly by phone. ● Equipped with home appliances and kitchen utensils commonly found in households, allowing for self-catering.Complimentary coffee, tea, soup, and snacks are provided. ● Bicycles are available for rent.Approximately 100 meters to the supermarket. ● 4 minutes by car to a convenience store or the nearest dining spot for dinner. ● If you bring your own ingredients, you can enjoy BBQ in the garage or courtyard regardless of the weather (fee required, reservation needed), which is very popular. ● We will do our best to accommodate requests for changes to check-in/check-out times, luggage storage, and parking outside regular hours, so please consult with us. <<Free services>> WiFi, towels, kitchen, shower, hair dryer, towels, power outlets, refrigerator, fan (summer), parking <<Paid services>> Washing machine, dryer

Located in Ishiyama Town, Otaru, where history and culture thrive, 'Kamui'n' is an accommodation facility renovated from a charming two-story traditional Japanese house.While preserving the essence of Japanese aesthetics, it offers a modern and comfortable space where you can enjoy a special stay surrounded by the warmth of wood and a serene atmosphere.

Operating under the theme of 'Preserving Japanese Architecture and Culture, Connecting Yao to the World,' the very small accommodation facility Gallery NICO, located away from the city, carries big dreams. Usage is limited to one group per day, with the entire building reserved.We hope our guests can enjoy a soothing time, as if they were returning to their own family home. For guests from overseas, we also want them to experience Japanese houses, gardens, and traditional crafts.

'I'm home!'A cozy inn brimming with the warmth and charm of Furano.Dining options are available nearby; recommended for sightseeing or business trips.

Nara Guesthouse 3F is located right in the middle of a shopping street, just a short walk from Kintetsu Nara Station, making it not only convenient for dining and shopping but also an excellent location for sightseeing, with Kofukuji Temple just 100 meters away. The guesthouse features a spacious and open living area where you can relax freely, chat, or plan your travels.The large central table made from a single slab of chestnut wood can accommodate many people, and the kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, tableware, and appliances, allowing you to bring your own ingredients and cook.Surrounding it are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, dormitories, shower rooms, and toilets, making it an ideal layout for multi-generational family gatherings, groups of close friends, home parties, reunions, or girls' nights. From Kintetsu Nara Station, you can take the first train to Kyoto, Osaka, Nishikujo (USJ entrance), and Kobe, offering excellent access for sightseeing across the Kansai region.Of course, Nara itself is full of charm; you can enjoy a special time at the Starbucks Coffee in front of Sarusawa Pond, and take a refreshing early morning walk in Nara Park.Heijo Palace ruins, Yamanobe-no-Michi trail, Ikaruga, and Asuka are destinations that never get old, no matter how many times you visit.There is also a free fully-automatic washer and dryer, so you can quickly do your laundry during your stay.Please make use of it as a base for your sightseeing.

We renovated a traditional Japanese house, over 90 years old, into a guesthouse. Making use of the warmth of wood, tatami, and Japanese-style rooms, it is a calming accommodation that feels like returning to your grandparents' home in the countryside. The Japanese-style rooms in the main building are known for being quiet and providing a good night's sleep. We have carefully selected bedding and towels, offering gentle Pasima linens that are kind to the skin. This is a region famous for sake, and at the nearest JR Hizenhama Station, there is 'HAMABAR' where you can enjoy comparing different sake varieties. At Guesthouse Marude, when staff are present, we can also offer drinks, so please feel free to ask the staff.

A 3-minute walk from Hitakatsu Port International Terminal. Nearby, there are places like the dining hall 'Sushi Shinichi' and the izakaya 'Hakata Kyuubei'. Each room is equipped with a toilet and a shower room.

Guesthouse Tsuchinobe is a hotel located in Ofuna, near the ancient city of Kamakura. All rooms are suite-type, featuring a bedroom, a separate living and dining room, a spacious bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. You can relax and enjoy private conversations with your family or friends in the comfort of a private room. It is highly regarded not only for family vacations but also for business trips and long-term stays as temporary accommodations.