I can safely say that my stay at Kusuburu House is one of the most special I’ve had in Japan, and maybe anywhere in the world. Aki and Asami are extraordinarily hospitable, and their home is truly wonderful. As an added bonus, I happened to stay on the night that a local restaurateur invited Aki and Asami to celebrate their marriage. In addition to enjoying a delicious feast, I felt like a member of the local community, even though no one had ever met me before. The only thing that could’ve made this stay special is if I had an extra day (or week!) to stay. Arigatou gozaimasu, my new friends!

Robert, United States of America

Akihito is an absolutely stellar host! My friend and I came to Dogo Island for 1 night and 2 days over the weekend. We rented a car for the first afternoon of sightseeing (which I recommend) and after we returned it and got dinner with friends by the port, Akihito came to pick us up and bring us to the hostel. It's a beautiful historical home that has been re-finished very tastefully, and my friend and I really enjoyed chatting and drinking with our host in a mix of Japanese and English. Plus, the next morning, Akihito grilled up the fish he had caught the day before and made miso soup with seaweed he had harvested himself for a true ocean-to-table Japanese style breakfast. This was exactly the kind of hostel experience we were hoping for, and really gave us a taste of local life on the island. 10/10 would stay here again.

Diana, Japan

Akihito, the host, is very friendly and a good cook to boot! Also is very helpful during your stay and can give recommendations, etc. The guesthouse itself is also very unique and the experience feels more like a homestay than traveling. Thanks to him, I had a great trip :D

Paul, South Korea

Beautiful house: Japanese style but with modern twists and comfort, and extremely friendly people. The food was some of the most delicious I’ve ever had in japan. If I ever go back to the Oki Islands there’s no doubt I’ll stay there.

Jamie, Japan

Kusuburu House were absolute sweethearts to me! They were extremely helpful whenever I needed. The guesthouse in itself has a very family, friendly and relaxed vibe. The location is great, there is a nice beach 15mn by bike. I had an amazing experience there - highly recommend!!

Louisiane, France

Nice tatami sleeping area. Beautiful surrounding neighbourhood, and close to local attractions (you can rent a bicycle for free). The shared area is a really nice place to relax, have a drink and talk to the owners and their friends. I really felt welcome, comfortable and relaxed here.

Chris, Japan

🎆,🏖and BBQ party ♪Lots of fun 🎶 Owner's thoughtful arrangement and sweet smile are Unforgettable💕 Thank you so much⚓️

Mei, Japan

Our hosts, Aki and Asami, were super accommodating every minute of our stay! Aki drove us and picked us up in his car, the two made us delicious breakfasts and dinners, and they were just fun to be around! We even had access to free bicycle rentals!

Anthony, Japan

Good wifi, clean beds, quiet location, amazing atmosphere, great staff!!

Wilfred, Netherlands

The staff were so kind and accommodating. They helped us so much when we had trouble with the ferry home. They gave us wonderful advice about the island and helped us have the perfect weekend!

Anonymous, Australia