Great traditional lifestyle experience in a beautiful valley. Shino san is an amazing host who really makes you feel welcome at his home. Can't recommend it enough unless you are bothered by things that come with old countryside living like cold rooms and manual flushing toilets but to me those were just part of the experience.

Eetu Finska

Wonderful host who took care of most of our needs. Food and hospitality were good. Had the chance to try chopping wood and starting fires for the rice and bath.

Benjamin Singapur

Absolutely amazing, it had a homely feel without you feeling like you’re intruding. Shino-san was amazing and incredibly welcoming as well! He had an infectious personality and smile, making us feel at home! The outdoor bath (next to the indoor bath) was such an added plus, especially with the autumn leaves in view

Nicole Singapur

We enjoyed the rural living experience, sleeping in a traditional old house, and having our meals at the sunken hearth.The host really put in much effort to entertain us in his quirky ways.

Lay Singapur

The host, Shino-san, is so great at customizing your 'adventure' in the Iya Valley. The accommodation takes you back in time, but it's so good to live that simple life with simple pleasures.

Alex Japan

Shino San makes great efforts to welcome you into his home, which is traditional, quirky and fun. Very relaxing. He also serves excellent food. He also is tour guide and drove me around sights which would be impossible without your own transport.

Thomas Velika Britanija

Great experience! Loved everything including the wood chopping, making the fire beneath the rice and bath, and making rice balls. Saw shooting stars as we relaxed outside after a fabulous dinner. Shino San could not have been more attentive to our every need. Nick really enjoyed sampling sakes from all regions of Japan. Sorry not to contribute a bottle! We will send our daughter with an offering to your sake collection. Note that this is rustic accommodation with a composting toilet.

Mari Australija

Beautiful setting in the valley, with several activities ( especially hiking) within a reasonable driving distance. Shino san took us on 2 day tours; the soba making was a great experience. He can also advise on other activities, as driving times are hard to estimate on the windy/ narrow roads. Breakfast and dinners were traditional Japanese food, and the sake is free choice from his collection so bring a bottle each to contribute. A soak in the cast iron hot tub was very relaxing each night. Also, Shino San offered for us to do a load of laundry which was useful.

Melissa Australija

The experience (wood chopping and making fire), the bath, the dinner/food and most of all, the sake room! So much sake and so much to taste and try. Shino-san is so hospitable and fun. He'll make you laugh, guaranteed.

Stefan Holandija

authenticity. great host. good location. good food.

Suzanne Australija