The family that runs the place is very welcoming and kind. The common kitchen is huge and wifi comes with a great speed - really helpful for working. It's near the train station but If you're taking the taxi to get to the guesthouse for whatever reason, just say Link Murayama to make things easier for the taxi driver :)

Janet Philippines

It was a an interesting guesthouse with a history of being a shutdown highschool. Staff were very nice.

Kenneth Japan

The concept is so unique, clean and aesthetic. The view tho! Superb! The room is clean, I had a good sleep.

Ida Singapore

Location is close to Murayama Station. Good restaurants near the guesthouse. You have to check google maps to see the various restaurants, they are quite unassuming and simple but they serve very very good food. Value for money. We got to meet other travelers. Good jump off point to other places in Yamagata but assured that you are in a quiet area and close to nature. The place also has a very nice pizza place and coffee shop at the ground floor. Both serve very good food. Nao, the owner, is very friendly and took care of our needs especially when we had to get a taxi to bring our big luggages to the train station. Her brother helped us communicate with the taxi driver and even went to the station to help us. The kitchen on the ground floor is well equipped with all the things you need, all the utensils, cups, plates, bowls etc.

Ruby Philippines

sam was superb and generous. He is from England but have been living in Japan for 20 years. He makes the whole process so easy (especially in Japan where we have language barrier)

Anton Australia

Perfect base for seeing Ginzan onsen, Yamadera, and other attractions. The owners are super friendly and provide great restaurant recommendations. Make sure you take advantage of the free shuttle to Ginzan onsen - just book ahead of time

Tyler United States of America

The owner and her daughter are so nice, and the bed is very cozy

Sasiprapa Thailand

The staffs are really friendly and helpful, and the place is really comfortable and clean. Not everyday you can stay at school which converted to community center dan guesthouse. Really interesting experience. Too bad that I only spend 2 nights there. Definitely will stay again if I am in the area.

Lidya Indonesia

The staffs are amazing, they are super friendly. If you dont bring towel, you can rent it for 100 yen (sadly i didnt know and i bought the cheap towel somewhere). It's super clean and spacious, you can still have your own private space. The breakfast were amazing, I stayed 2 nights so I had bagel & rice set. Its super close, only 6 station from Murayama sta - which good transit place if you want go to Ginzan onsen.

Lidia Hong Kong

I stayed one night at the Yamagata Guest House. The staff was very friendly and kind. Facilities are amazing! They have a huge fully-equipped kitchen with gas stoves, free tea, coffee and condiments. The hostel is located in a refurbished school which it looks like to be also a community center, there are other business in the same building; pizza restaurant, cafe, gym etc… never seen any place like it! The hostel walking distance from the station, Lawson, drug store etc… If you want to travel to Ginzan Onsen this is the perfect location and an affordable price.

Clizia Australia