Nothing.

It was a wonderful experience living in a property that’s about 150 years old. We had the whole property to ourselves, and the facilities provided such as the kitchen and provision of coffee was great. The owner was kind to give us a tour of the property as well. The owner was so kind by picking us from the sakashita station!

Stayed in May 2024

Everything was perfect!

We had a wonderful time here, the house is beautiful, we regretted that we only stayed one night. The host is very nice, he welcomed us very warmly and offered us a ride to Magome, where we started trekking. I highly recommend!!!

Stayed in May 2024

Absolutely beautiful property

Stayed in May 2024

Just to note that the bathroom is shared (this wasn’t clear when we booked) and it can be quite intimate if other guests are staying as the walls are very thin.

Lovely property that’s been very tastefully refurbished and a fun way to experience more traditional houses. Assi is very helpful and very generously gave us a lift to Magome for the Nakasendo hike. We also really enjoyed Sakashita - there were some good restaurants and it was great to escape the tourists.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. All was perfect. 10/10.

I loved everything about this place. Absolutely the highlight of my trip. And funny enough, there was no other guests so I had the whole place to myself! The town is very cute and the house is just incredible. It had everything a person could ask for in an accommodation. Everything works perfectly. The design is very beautiful. The house is even more beautiful in real life. I will never forget it. I think I told Assi how much I loved it too many times :) Assi was the most helpful host, he was very friendly, curious to know about my trip, he even picked me up from the station when I unfortunately missed the train. And dropped me off to the bus stop when I wanted to visit the near village. I hope to visit it again in future. Thank you again, thank you very much.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Great place to stay! Very beautifull, traditional house with a cosy kitchen. The rooms are really nice. Very close to the trainstation. Good place to stay if you are planning to do the Nakasendo hike. The host is super nice and very helpfull.

Stayed in March 2024

The guesthouse is a beautiful 110 year old traditional wooden structure. The futon was very comfortable, all the facilities were great, and the room was spotless. Assi was a great host. I'd recommend Guesthouse Shigi to anyone visiting the Kiso Valley!

Stayed in February 2024

This is a traditional house, lovingly restored by the owner. The room (rooms, actually 3) I got was really large and way too much for a single traveler like me. The spacious kitchen has everything you need. This is a fantastic place for families or groups of friends, its 5-10 minutes walking from the train station. The host Assi is a great guy and super friendly. The photos dont do this place justice, it is really much better than it looks in the photos!

Stayed in December 2023

I really enjoyed every aspect of this cosy stay. Aside from the excellent house and room, the host, Assi, was quite charming. With his good English he was able to put in the extra effort, always as helpful as possible for his guests. He even offered to drive me to Magome when I told him I was doing the old Nakasendo route! Great stay, one of the most memorable of my Japan trip.

Stayed in December 2023

The rooms were really beautiful and traditional tatami mats. It was really clean and felt like a home. The manager does not stay on site, but was super helpful and responsive. He was great to have around helping!

Stayed in September 2023

We loved the house and the garden! Beautiful! Altough the house has almost no isolation and is very cold, the heating in the room and kitchen works fine and there is a nice bath so it is allright. The nice music collection and the well equipped kitchen made the house feel like a home for these two nights. The neighbourhood is quiet and the town has several small shops and restaurants like a nice bakery and supermarket. The woman of the okonomiyaki place is ☀️. It felt all very friendly and authentic. Assi is a kind host and helped very well.

Stayed in November 2023

The comfiest bed in the world! Loved the traditional style house and the host was nice as well, gave us a great recommendation for dinner!:)

Stayed in November 2023

Old school house but this is also what makes it so charming

The owner and his family are so nice and helpful. The place is really big and close to the train station. Good localisation to go to Magome and Tsumago

Stayed in November 2023

Very kind and helpful host. Traditional house. Lovely and well kept. Highest recommendation.

Stayed in November 2023

I loved everything!

My favorite accommodation in Japan. The house is beautiful, spotless, peaceful.. I found myself wanting to live there haha. And the host is super friendly and kind. He recommended an awesome place to have dinner, he drove me and the other guest to Magome so we could do the trail, AND he got me an adaptor that I was missing because mine didn't work. I was very grateful.

Stayed in October 2023

Excellent. Assi, the host, was fantastic. The house is in reality much more beautiful than in the pictures!

Stayed in November 2023

We stayed for two nights so we could hike the Nakasendo Trail (Magome to Tsumago); allowing additional time to travel there and then time to relax before heading off. It seems a bit out of the way on the map, but that's exactly what we loved about the experience. Sakashita is in the mountains, is very quiet and non-touristy. If you love getting away from the hustle and bustle of the larger cities, then this will fit the bill. The host was wonderful; he drove us to the trailhead (10 minutes) and gave clear instructions how to return, via a short bus and train ride. We were given dinner recommendations and chose Shuku Rin. Good choice. The host there was fantastic; she wasn't open until 6pm, but opened early as she saw us outside, most likely looking a bit sad and lost. This was a shared home, with a shared kitchen, sitting rooms, toilet and shower. We consider ourselves fortunate that we had the house to ourselves. An absolute must; stop at the restaurant partway on the trail and have Goehi Mochi (toasted rice balls on sticks, with warm sesame and walnut soy sauce.) What I would do to have one now... Our regret? Not having one (or two) orders each.

Stayed in October 2023

This place is AMAZING. I didnt know, but it is a traditional Japanese country house, more than 100 years old, tatami floors, futon bed, little gardin looking to the mountains. It was one of my best stays in my Japan trip so far. Also, Ashi (the host) is super nice, he even drived me to Magome the next day free of charge. Thank you, Ashi. I recommend very much.

Stayed in November 2023

nothing, it's perfect.

historical building, excellently maintained, great privacy. authentic experience, excellent and welcoming host! finding this accommodation and meeting the owner was actually one of the highlight of my trip.

Stayed in October 2023

Beautiful traditional house, the owner Ashi is very nice. He drove us with another client to the nakasendo road. Thank you again.

Stayed in October 2023

Trains don't run very often so check the schedule in the kitchen!

I really liked my stay at this beautiful old Japanese house. The futon bed was very comfortable. Sagashita is a small village but there are several good restaurants to choose from for dinner. There is also a supermarket and a small bakery. The host is very friendly and happy to answer questions. Good place to stay if you are walking the Nakasendo.

Stayed in October 2023

A great stay close to Magome-juku/ Tsumago- juku. I stayed here after a day on the Nakasendo, and the guesthouse is just a short stroll from Sakashita station. Even though i arrived earlier than my stipulated check in time, the host came over right away to welcome me in, and very graciously gave me a tour of the house as well as recommendations for the area (the record shop with delicious curry rice and pasta!). Guesthouse SHIGI is beautifully decorated with traditional Japanese decor and a peaceful outdoor garden. So much care has gone into the creation of the house and it feels warm and homey. I truly enjoyed my time here and couldn't recommend it more

Stayed in October 2023

- Blankets were a little thin, though adequate for an autumn evening

- Extremely hospitable and friendly host! - House had everything we needed to cook a simple meal and for a comfortable stay - Beautifully decorated home with parking - Good coffee nearby!

Stayed in September 2023

A truly wonderful place to stay - a calm and restorative house, well cared for by the host. There are several rooms, and a beautiful garden. The furnishings are traditional and comfortable. The host was also really helpful, and suggested a good place to eat.

Stayed in September 2023