We were delightfully surprised by this charming and very affordable hidden treasure! The owner was wonderful and very helpful to us during our stay. I highly recommend it.
From U.S.A
Jan. ‘10
Stayed at Chita Guest Inn, Kyoto City
Stayed at Wafu-no Yado Masuya Yudanaka (near Jigokudani Yaen Koen = Snow Monkey Park) Nagano Pref.
We loved staying at Shimaya. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. In particular, the owner was quite a character who went out of his way to help us. He drove us to and from the Monkey Park twice - we just had to phone him when we wanted to be picked up. He suggested other interesting places to visit and restaurants to eat at. He also drove us to the station when we left. We thoroughly recommend Shimaya. And the snow monkeys were really fascinating and well worth a visit - or two!
From Australia
Jan. ‘10
Stayed at Shimaya Ryokan, Yudanaka Onsen, Nagano Pref.
The place is full of warmth, the room is nice and tidy. I really enjoy my stay in Hokodate with the helpful and sincerence staff!
From Hong Kong.
Oct. ‘09
Stayed at B&B Pension Hakodate-mura, Hakodate in Hokkaido
Stone Pension & Cottage is a friendly cottage, conveniently located in Karuizawa, Nagano.
We enjoyed our stay at Kawaguchi-ko Station Inn very much. The tatami mat rooms were clean and came stocked with green tea and teapot and teacups. The staff was helpful and there was free Internet available. The ofuro (hot bath) was also very good. The location was also excellent, being very near the station. All in all, we enjoyed our stay very much as the Station Inn had the feel of a home away from home.
From Singapore
Dec. ‘09
Stayed at Kawaguchiko Station Inn, Mount Fuji Yamanashi Pref.
We were treated really well. We has snacks and hot towels brought to our room, our futon was set up and put away for us, they serve you dinner in your room if you request it and the bath was so relaxing at the end of the day. Our room had everything we needed, it was spacious and there was a fridge, a safe, a tv and a closet. Overall this place was excellent.
From Canada
Dec. ‘09
Stayed at Ryokan Wakamiya , Kyoto City
We enjoyed our stay at the Kuwataniya very much!
This staff is extremely helpful land even assisted in booking a ferry for a later port of our journey! The food is excellent and in our opinion, anybody staying at this minshuku will do well ordering breakfast and dinner as well - the value is insuppressible.The location of this minshuku could not be better! It is located very near to the train station and also very conveniently for sightseeing.We used the minshuku bicycles to quickly reach all main sights of the city including point well outside of the center (Hide Folk Village).Not to be forgotten, the minshuku also offers a hot bath.All in all, we were pleasantly surprised and had a truly Japanese experience!
One suggestion: perhaps it would be possible to use the hot bath as private, family baths for limited hour in the future.
From Germany
Jul. ‘09
Stayed at Minshuku Kuwataniya, Hida Takayama
The building and the rooms are a bit old,but it is a real japanese house, so is an interesting place to be. The location is really good, very close to the main station and some interesting places to visit. The only bad thing:it has only one shower fot all the guests.
J.M
From Spain
Jan. ‘10
Stayed at Chita Guest Inn, Kyoto City
Ueno-ya has hosted many tourists from all over the world! 10 min walk from JR Takayama Station. Close to the famous Takayama Jinya and morning market stree. A small but cozy Minshuku-style Japanese inn in a quiet residential area of Takayama town. ‘Minshuku’ is a family-run type of Japanese guesthouse and we offer friendly and comfortable atmosphere. It is about 10 min. walk from JR Takayama Station. and very convenient for sightseeing in and outside the town of Takayama.
Introduction on a newly added inn, posted by Administrator
Minshuku Ueno-ya ,Hida Takayama Gifu Prefecture