kyobijin Bettei

WOW! Just wow! We were in awe the whole time! A breathtaking glimpse of Old Japan with so many beautiful details to admire. It's truly wonderful. The home is like a rustic cabin---novel & exciting---but rustic. This place is better suited for the adventurous type looking for a unique experience, rather than someone seeking a plush ryokan. Make no mistake---the home may be rustic but owner Haru goes to great lengths to provide every comfort you could ask for! We could tell a lot of thought and care went into setting the home up for guests. We wanted for nothing. For our group, the whole experience was exciting. Perfect for a few days but perhaps not best for a lengthy stay. Haru was a kind, communicative host. He makes it his personal mission to ensure you have the best trip. We were surprised to be greeted with a note inviting us to enjoy a free drink on the house at his wine bar up the road (that also has great food! The caprese was amazing---but no English menu). The guesthouse is located in a quiet neighborhood close to the subway station, so you feel like a local. Comes with pocket wifi, too. Also, we had an extra guest able to join us last minute, and Haru worked it out for us no problem. You couldn't ask for a more hospitable host or more unique experience. Highly recommend for those of you looking for something different than your average hotel! A highlight of our trip :)