Name: Minshuku Yomoshirou
Address: 939-1915 Toyama, Nanto, Ainokura 395, Japan, Ainokura 395, Toyama, 939-1915, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $89 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.5

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Guesthouse Minshuku Yomoshirou

939-1915 Toyama, Nanto, Ainokura 395, Japan –

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i visited JP so many times, but this was one of spectacular experiences in JP. great location, amazing food- mt. veggies & fish meals, and very friendly host. we enjoyed n loved everything here!

Elyse

United States of America

A quite town, not as touristy as Shirakawa-Go, but don’t expect too much, this spot is more local. Yomoshirou’s Father is really kind to explain various kind of mountain vegetable to us, talk to us about the history, songs, tales and live of the village, appreciate the experience! The bed was really comfy, it was my best sleep of my whole Japan trip :) the fish coated in salt was grilling at the center of the house smells good when we enter the house!

Teen

Singapore

The owners were very friendly! It was a very special experience. Owner introduced their culture to us! The Minshuku is located in a beautiful and quite village. We were in a rush so we got there around 6 pm in the afternoon and we had to head out around 7 am. The owner gave us a ride to the bus stop. But I recommend you to stay a little bit longer if possible. So that you can actually walk around a little bit and know more about the village. The food was great too (if you like Japanese food). The veggies were mostly plant or collected from the mountain by the owner. I loved the fish dishes too!

Yiwen

United States of America

Dinner and breakfast were excellent and delicious. The host was very friendly and tried to introduce Japanese culture to us. He was so nice to give us a ride to the bus stop in the next morning. The room is Japanese style room, very cozy and well maintained.

Ngoc

United States of America

1. good location 2. good village 3. good owner everything was good

สุรพจน์

Thailand

This place was absolutely amazing. The host was very friendly and went out of his way to talk to us and tell us about local traditions. I would highly reccommend visiting Ainokura and staying here!

Toni

United States of America

The hospitality was the best on top of excellent meals, extraordinary cleanliness, and beautiful architecture of the house. I love how the host spent so much time teaching us about the history and culture of the area and really appreciated how he drove me to the bus stop in the morning. One of my best experiences in Japan.

Christie

United States of America

The family was very nice and welcoming. Upon arrival, the son was very helpful and insisted on carrying my heavy luggage to my room. Although the father spoke little English, he did very well in explaining the food, history, and culture of Gokayama. He even performed some folk songs during dinner time. They are a very nice family and I would stay with them again.

Ddluu

United States of America

The host and family is just awesome. I missed the bus stop by quite a bit due to the miscommunication with the bus driver and the host saved the day by picking me up from the middle of nowehere! He kept us entertained with his musical talents and over great food. Fantastic hospitality and a beautiful place!

Australia

The family that owns and runs Yomoshirou was fantastic! They were very caring and accommodating. The food was delicious and the owner took the time to inform us of what was on the menu and about the history of the house which was extremely interesting. It was like spending a night in a museum. He also set up a DVD for us to watch about the Hasson-style houses in English. They served breakfast early for us as we needed to catch the bus and they even drove us down to the bus stop.

Yuu

United States of America

9.9

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What guests loved the most:
“i visited JP so many times, but this was one of spectacular experiences in JP. great location, amazing food- mt. veggies & fish meals, and very friendly host. we enjoyed n loved everything here!”

Elyse United States of America
“A quite town, not as touristy as Shirakawa-Go, but don’t expect too much, this spot is more local.”

Teen Singapore
“The owners were very friendly! It was a very special experience. Owner introduced their culture to us! The Minshuku is located in a beautiful and quite village.”

Yiwen United States of America
“Dinner and breakfast were excellent and delicious. The host was very friendly and tried to introduce Japanese culture to us. He was so nice to give us a ride to the bus stop in the next morning.”

Ngoc United States of America
“1. good location 2. good village 3. good owner everything was good”

สุรพจน์ Thailand
“This place was absolutely amazing. The host was very friendly and went out of his way to talk to us and tell us about local traditions. I would highly reccommend visiting Ainokura and staying here!”

Toni United States of America
“The hospitality was the best on top of excellent meals, extraordinary cleanliness, and beautiful architecture of the house.”

Christie United States of America
“The family was very nice and welcoming. Upon arrival, the son was very helpful and insisted on carrying my heavy luggage to my room.”

Ddluu United States of America
“The host and family is just awesome. I missed the bus stop by quite a bit due to the miscommunication with the bus driver and the host saved the day by picking me up from the middle of nowehere!”

Jd Australia
“The family that owns and runs Yomoshirou was fantastic! They were very caring and accommodating.”

Yuu United States of America

Located in the historical world heritage site of Ainokura village, Minshuku Yomoshirou offers Japanese-style accommodations in a traditional Gassho-style house with thatched roofs. Free WiFi internet is available property-wide. The minshuku is a 10-minute drive from Taira Ski Resort.

The simple rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Bathrooms and toilets are shared.

A Japanese-style breakfast and dinner featuring local fresh fish and vegetables are served at the dining room.

Yomoshirou Minshuku is a 3-minute walk from the Ainokura Folklore Museums and a 10-minute drive from the Gokayama Onsen hot spring area. JR Johana Train Station is a 30-minute drive, and Toyama Airport is a 1-hour drive away.

Smoking is prohibited in the village and sightseeing is not allowed in the early mornings or after dusk. Guests must take their own trash home and cannot enter privately-owned homes and fields without permission.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Nanto! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Nanto! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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Closest Landmarks *

Shirakawago
10.6 miles
Kanazawa University
15.1 miles
Tentokuin Temple
16.8 miles
Daijoji Temple
17.1 miles
Kanazawa Folklore Museum
17.5 miles
Mt. Utatsu
17.6 miles
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History
17.7 miles
Ishikawa Prefecture Noh Theater
17.7 miles
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts
17.8 miles
D. T. Suzuki Museum
17.8 miles

Closest Airports *

Toyama Airport
20.8 miles
Komatsu Airport
29.4 miles
Matsumoto Airport
57.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Position was beautiful. Host was very friendly and informative and went out of his way to be helpful. House and food were very authentic. We thoroughly enjoyed ...”

Sharon

Australia

“Loved the location, the quaint house, the friendly, eager-to-please hosts and the scrumptious food.”

Marion

Australia

9.5

“The hosts are the sweetest persons ever. They do not speak English, but even so they try to communicate and help you. The food is really something else, it'...”

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3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Until 10:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Smoking is not allowed.

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Pets are not allowed.

The Fine Print

License number: 2414

“i visited JP so many times, but this was one of spectacular experiences in JP. great location, amazing food- mt. veggies & fish meals, and very friendly host. we enjoyed n loved everything here! ”

“A quite town, not as touristy as Shirakawa-Go, but don’t expect too much, this spot is more local. Yomoshirou’s Father is really kind to explain various kind of mountain vegetable to us, talk to us about the history, songs, tales and live of the village, appreciate the experience! The bed was really comfy, it was my best sleep of my whole Japan trip :) the fish coated in salt was grilling at the center of the house smells good when we enter the house!”

“The owners were very friendly! It was a very special experience. Owner introduced their culture to us! The Minshuku is located in a beautiful and quite village. We were in a rush so we got there around 6 pm in the afternoon and we had to head out around 7 am. The owner gave us a ride to the bus stop. But I recommend you to stay a little bit longer if possible. So that you can actually walk around a little bit and know more about the village. The food was great too (if you like Japanese food). The veggies were mostly plant or collected from the mountain by the owner. I loved the fish dishes too!”

“Dinner and breakfast were excellent and delicious. The host was very friendly and tried to introduce Japanese culture to us. He was so nice to give us a ride to the bus stop in the next morning. The room is Japanese style room, very cozy and well maintained.”

“This place was absolutely amazing. The host was very friendly and went out of his way to talk to us and tell us about local traditions. I would highly reccommend visiting Ainokura and staying here!”

“The hospitality was the best on top of excellent meals, extraordinary cleanliness, and beautiful architecture of the house. I love how the host spent so much time teaching us about the history and culture of the area and really appreciated how he drove me to the bus stop in the morning. One of my best experiences in Japan.”

“The family was very nice and welcoming. Upon arrival, the son was very helpful and insisted on carrying my heavy luggage to my room. Although the father spoke little English, he did very well in explaining the food, history, and culture of Gokayama. He even performed some folk songs during dinner time. They are a very nice family and I would stay with them again.”

“The host and family is just awesome. I missed the bus stop by quite a bit due to the miscommunication with the bus driver and the host saved the day by picking me up from the middle of nowehere! He kept us entertained with his musical talents and over great food. Fantastic hospitality and a beautiful place!”

“The family that owns and runs Yomoshirou was fantastic! They were very caring and accommodating. The food was delicious and the owner took the time to inform us of what was on the menu and about the history of the house which was extremely interesting. It was like spending a night in a museum. He also set up a DVD for us to watch about the Hasson-style houses in English. They served breakfast early for us as we needed to catch the bus and they even drove us down to the bus stop.”

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Newest Reviews for Minshuku Yomoshirou

Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Rosalinda
Spain
10

“Perfect authentic experience ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I can’t think of something.
The owners will make you feel more than welcomed. They house is beautiful. The food is excellent. The town is so small that it’s not full of tourists. If you are looking for something authentic, this is the place to stay.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 30, 2019

Ryan
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wish I had more time, the room was comfy and peaceful, Ainokura is stunning, the food is amazing and there’s so much! The owner tells the history of the house while you wear Yukata and try traditional instruments, there is everything to love here. I’ll be back in the winter!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 25, 2019

Alisa
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
If you want to experience Shirakawago village without the tourists, come here to Ainokura village and stay at this thatched roof house. The village was sooo quiet surrounded by rice fields and small rivers. It was as though I time slipped into an old era of Japanese folk tales. And the inn was so authentic! It was a treat to experience the inside of an actual thatched roof house. Also the owners were very nice! I almost don’t want to tell anyone of this gem and keep it all to myself.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 23, 2019

Elyse
United States of America
10

“Exceptional”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
nothing
i visited JP so many times, but this was one of spectacular experiences in JP. great location, amazing food- mt. veggies & fish meals, and very friendly host. we enjoyed n loved everything here!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 27, 2019

Wotaru
Japan
Age group: 25 – 34

3 helpful votes
9.2

“Trip to see what like the Japanese virgin landscape”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
I stayed with my friend. Owner family is so friendly and kind person. We enjoyed local vegetables and fishes. Owner husband told us about traditional folk song "Kokiriko" and the detail of "Gassho-zukuri" (means traditional Japanese house architecture shaped like praying hands) As it was fine weather day, we can see beautiful starry sky at night. Hopefully this beautiful landscape and tradition will be kept in the future.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 24, 2019

Teen
Singapore
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food was average :) good enough to feed ur stomach. Even though we stayed at traditional Gasho house, no tour around the house... only first floor. So you’re better off going to one of the tour houses around.
A quite town, not as touristy as Shirakawa-Go, but don’t expect too much, this spot is more local. Yomoshirou’s Father is really kind to explain various kind of mountain vegetable to us, talk to us about the history, songs, tales and live of the village, appreciate the experience! The bed was really comfy, it was my best sleep of my whole Japan trip :) the fish coated in salt was grilling at the center of the house smells good when we enter the house!

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 28, 2019

Susan
Australia

3 helpful votes
9.5

“If you want an authentic experience in a world heritage village you can’t go past Yomoshirou.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was nothing I did not like.
Traditional accommodation in a wonderful 300 year old family house. The hosts were delightful and helpful, the food was excellent including delicious foraged vegetables. We want to return.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 25, 2019

Heather
United Kingdom
9.6

“Peaceful mountain village.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful peaceful village. Incredible house. Kind, friendly, attentive family. Do go here! So much better than other villages.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 23, 2019

Patricia
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Host was excellent.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 21, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia

3 helpful votes
6.7

“Gassho townhouse experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms do not have walls, rooms are separated by sliding doors, can easily hear noise from next door or people walking around. No lock on rooms, no safety box too. Only one shower room, a bit of patient required to line up for bath.
The male host is very friendly, he speak limited English however did his best to explain the culture, music instruments, the structure of Gassho style house, the ingredients of dinner. The Ainokura village has greater authenticness compare to Shirakawago. Have dinner and breakfast with all the guests surrounding the fire pace in the center of the hall was a highlight. Got to share stories with people around the world during the dinner was a great experience.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 18, 2019

Marion
Australia

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet...the size of a matchbox and having the men's urinals in the same room as the ladies toilet.
Loved the location, the quaint house, the friendly, eager-to-please hosts and the scrumptious food.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 10, 2019

Yiwen
United States of America
10

“We enjoyed our stay there! We will come back if we visit the cities nearby again!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
The owners were very friendly! It was a very special experience. Owner introduced their culture to us! The Minshuku is located in a beautiful and quite village. We were in a rush so we got there around 6 pm in the afternoon and we had to head out around 7 am. The owner gave us a ride to the bus stop. But I recommend you to stay a little bit longer if possible. So that you can actually walk around a little bit and know more about the village. The food was great too (if you like Japanese food). The veggies were mostly plant or collected from the mountain by the owner. I loved the fish dishes too!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 28, 2019

Felicia
Singapore
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was small and we could hear the other occupants sleeping. But I Guess this is expected if you are living in such premises.
Excellent service - proprietor ferried us to and from the bus stop. Snowshoes and umbrellas were also provided so that we could trek around.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Sandy-11
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent Japanese 'World Heritage' farm experience with great hosts!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
Mr and Mrs Yomoshirou were excellent hosts. They were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Mr Yomoshirou even put a show for us, singing and playing some of the traditional instruments. The food was all sourced locally and it was very tasty. The sleeping accommodations very comfortable. We loved the 'hot boxes' in our beds during the cold evening! On the morning we had leave, since it had snowed during the night, Mr Yomoshirou kindly gave us a lift to the bus stop. We would definitely consider doing this again in a future visit to Japan!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 15, 2019

Gavin
Singapore
10

“Excellent traditional lodging with very nice hosts”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Japanese-Style Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast was awesome!

Stayed in April 2019

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