20 Japanese Guest Houses (Minshuku) in Japan

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♪

A short walk from Shinsaibashi, Osaka. This is a private rental accommodation for up to six people, where you can stay with cats at the 'Life's Inn'. Spend a day surrounded by the presence of cats, both in the morning and at night. The accommodation fees are used to cover medical expenses and food costs for rescued cats. While enjoying your trip, you can have a unique 'experience of supporting life' at this one-of-a-kind 'cat inn'. ◯ Excellent access from Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori, and Namba. ◯ A completely private space with no other guests. ◯ Feel free to interact with the cats during business hours. ◯ Please use the nearby Irifune Onsen (a 3-minute walk) for bathing. ◯ Going out after check-in is also allowed!You can freely enjoy sightseeing and meals. 【Attention】 ・At night, the cats sleep in the cat room (bed-sharing w/guardian is not allowed). ・Please be cautious if you have allergies.

'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.

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.

'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.

3 shared rooms with bunk beds for men and women 1 private double room (1-2 people) and 2 triple rooms (1-3 people) Outdoor equipment can be rented (reservations required) ”Mountain climbing bus tickets” required for Jomon Sugi trekking ”Free bus tickets” for unlimited bus rides are also available for purchase.

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.

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.

Hanaakari is a modern Japanese-style designer hotel themed around the traditional colors of Kaga.The hotel incorporates elements of Kaga's traditional crafts, such as Kaga Yuzen, Kaga Gosai, Kaga Temari, Kaga Nui, and Kaga Mizuhiki, throughout the facility and guest rooms, offering a travel experience that embodies the essence of Kanazawa.The five guest rooms are inspired by the traditional Kaga colors known as 'Kaga Gosai,' which include the five hues of 'Yellow Ochre,' 'Ancient Purple,' 'Grass Green,' 'Crimson,' and 'Indigo.' From these rooms adorned with traditional crafts, guests can truly feel the spirit of Kanazawa.

This is a multi-purpose leisure facility located on the border between Kumamoto Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture. The facility offers a large public bath, pool, and gym, allowing you to spend a relaxing time. Large Public Bath: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM (Indoor Bath & Open-Air Bath) Pool: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Swimming caps required) Gym: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (High school students and older, shoes required) Restaurant: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Last order 2:00 PM) Dormitory shared facilities: Toilet, kitchen, coin laundry (washing machine 4.5kg 200 yen, dryer 4.5kg 100 yen/30 minutes), conversation space Lunchbox orders are also accepted.From ¥600

We offer dormitory (shared room) accommodations as well as private rooms. The spacious dining room on the first floor is cozy and enjoyed by many guests. Those who want to spend time quietly can do so, and those who want to socialize can enjoy socializing. It is a facility that respects both preferences.

◇We can store your luggage before check-in and after check-out. （Enjoy sightseeing without the hassle of carrying your belongings!） We can assist with luggage storage from 11:00 AM before check-in! ◇As long as you check in once by 10:00 PM, there is no curfew. Feel free to go out after check-in! After 10:00 PM, please observe lights-out and maintain quiet.You can rest comfortably. ◇Our custom-made beds are exceptional. They do not creak at all and are incredibly comfortable. ◇The futon is thick, and the sleeping comfort is excellent! Thanks to daily cleaning, we receive feedback from everyone about restful sleep. ◇Original brand Chambers' loungewear Stylish loungewear available for free rental The shared space on the first floor is ▽ Nighttime BAR time ▽ Business hours: 16:00–22:00 (Last order 21:30) Drink menu: Craft beer, whiskey, fruit sour, and more It is a place that locals can also use, so please feel free to visit!

Sakurayuki (Cherry Blossom Snow) | Otaru Guesthouse 〒047-0028 Hokkaido, Otaru-shi, Aioi-cho 7-4 * About 5-7 minutes on foot from JR Minami-Otaru Station (The route from the station to the facility is simple!)) Facility Features Free WiFi and terrace included Free private parking available (reservation required, first-come-first-served basis) All rooms are non-smoking, equipped with air conditioning/heating, and private bathrooms (with bidet) Amenities: Free toiletries, hairdryer, closet, desk Access to major spots Approximately 1.6 km to Otaru Station 2.6km to Otaru Canal Park 3.2km to Former Bank of Japan Otaru Branch (Financial Museum) 22km to Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort About 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport (※Nearest airport is Okadama Airport: 37km) Important notes at check-in From Minami Otaru Station, head north on Kaigan-dori, turn right at the signal 'XXX Intersection' → Look for the blue sign as a landmark When using the parking lot, please inform us in advance of the number of vehicles (limited to 3-5 cars)

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.

■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)

WeBase Hiroshima aims to be a community-based hotel and hostel where guests can experience and discover more about the local culture and warmth of Hiroshima. We warmly welcome guests visiting from around the world with multilingual support.

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.

Iwato-yama Hostel warmly welcomes guests from all over the world! The comfortable Iwato-yama Hostel is located in an excellent spot, just a 6-minute walk from Shijo-Karasuma Station. ☆ Family Room ・Three single beds ・Three sets of futons ・Private bathroom/private toilet ☆ Unique Room ・Two single beds ・Upper part of a bunk bed ・Sofa bed ・Private bathroom/private toilet ☆Twin bedroom ・One double bed ・Single bed (1 unit) ・Private bathroom/private toilet ☆Double bedroom ・One double bed ・Bathroom (shower room and toilet) is shared on the same floor. ☆Dormitory room ・Women only (3 bunk beds) ・Men only (3 bunk beds) ・Mixed gender (3 bunk beds) ・Shared indoor shower room/toilet *In-room WiFi *Shared kitchen (fully equipped with cooking utensils and tableware) *Refrigerator and kettle (provided in each room) *Toilet with bidet function *Bathroom (with shower, shampoo, conditioner, and body soap) *Heating and cooling air conditioner *Towels, hairdryer, iron

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.