20 Japanese Guest Houses (Minshuku) in Japan

A guesthouse renovated from a traditional Japanese house over 100 years old. It has a total of three rooms: two dormitory rooms and one private room, accommodating up to 11 guests. The shared space includes a mini kitchen equipped for simple cooking (with a rice cooker). On the second floor, there is a coworking space available for those who need to work on their computers. It is also recommended for long-term stays.Please feel free to use our facilities. Next door, there is a café converted from a closed public bath, offering lunches, sweets, and drinks made with local ingredients from Yakumo. Eating meals in the bathtub is bound to be a unique and unforgettable experience. (※ Business hours: 11:00-17:00 　Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays) Check-in is handled using an unmanned tablet-based system. Staff are available on-site until 5:00 PM. If you input your information in advance on the customer My Page we send beforehand, the check-in process will be smoother.

The room includes a semi-open-air bath where you can relax while enjoying a view of Lake Biwa. Additionally, with prior reservation, we offer a wide range of options such as SUP experiences, bike rentals, meals, and BBQ. It can accommodate up to 8 people, making it suitable for groups of friends, two households, or two families to enjoy in various ways.

For the main activities, including ocean and land adventures departing from Amami Oshima to Kakeroma Island, such as exploring Kinzakubaru Forest, mangroves, waterfalls, stream walks, and night tours searching for Amami rabbits, a discount is available for guests staying with two or more adults. There are two types of rooms available: a regular room for 1-3 guests and a family/group room for 2-5 guests, accommodating up to two groups. The family/group room includes a shared area with a sofa and TV, separate from the bedroom, for partial exclusive use.(Only shelves with a refrigerator, electric kettle, and microwave are shared.) Each room is equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, air purifier, room keys, and a hairdryer. Facilities such as a single-person shower, electric kettle, microwave, toilet, and washing machine (detergent provided free of charge) are shared. Additionally, if you prefer a shower that can accommodate multiple people instead of the single-person shower, we can guide you to nearby facilities.

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.'