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Reviews of Guest House Iwato

882-1621 Miyazaki, Takachiho, 692, Iwato, Japan

#2 of 7 hotels in Takachiho

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 94 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    awesome place with typical Japanese house feel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a rather steep slope up to the house so if you don't do well with slopes, you might need some help. The parking space is also about a 3 min walk from the house so if you have heavy and bulky luggage, it might be a little challenging.

    The photos on booking.com don't do this place justice. The house is super clean and the bathroom looks brand new. Very warm and homely feeling. The staff was so polite and helpful. She even gave us a house tour and was smiling all the time. She even called a nearby restaurant to help us make a booking for dinner. Very good value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Excellent Stay at Guest House Iwato!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nik

    Excellent staff, very good location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great Staff, Nice Japanese accommodation

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a very clean property, the staff were really nice and the view from my room was awesome! Totally surrounded by mountains

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really comfortable sofa (I think standard futon would do much better), location far from center

    Quick check in, free parking, good value-for-money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved how close it was to the Iwato shrines. I got up at 6am with an easy 6 minute walk to the shrines and then a 6 minute walk to the Amaterasu cave

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The person running the hotel was very sweet. The guest house was large and had everything you would need. Had a great traditional feel to it. We loved it. It was perfect for visiting Takachiho gorge the next morning. Great location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable and easy access by car.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking, privacy, clean, good communication woth host. Thank you.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Friendly people, clean comfortable rooms but limited facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    limited kitchen facilities, a toaster for example would be nice

    Friendly people, clean,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hostel that allow you to visit Amanoyasukawara in walking distance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing i will complain is the sound insolation for the hotel. You will hear all the cars that passing by the hostel. Also within the room, I keep worrying about us bothering the neighbor or able to hear the movement outside of the room. However, with the price we paid, I still do believe it is worth the price.

    with the price we pay for the room, the room is clean! the shared restroom and shower are clean too. The staffs are super friendly. It is walking distance from Amanoyasukawara, which is super convenience for those who wish to visit the place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    good location near TAKACHIHO GORGE Footpath and Amano Iwato Shrine
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    good location near TAKACHIHO GORGE Footpath and Amano Iwato Shrine and there's free parking as well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All right. I can only recommend. Excellent communication and on-site approach of employees. Very nice and helpful. Cool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very kind and smiling receptionist. A spacious room, comfy futon, with a wonderful view on the valley. Everything was very clean and calm. You can visit Amanoiwato Shrine by foot, its entrance is like 200-400 meters from the guest house and you can even see one of the torii doors from the window. It's better to come by car so you can visit Takachiho nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having only glass doors made the unit feel a little exposed.

    The guesthouse provided coffee and gave us the heads-up on the shops closing hours & the towel rental.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Comfortable and affordable in a great area for shrines and nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t stay a couple more nights.

    Lovely guest house with a cozy outdoor tub. A short walk from Amanoiwato Shrine and Amanoyasugawara.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff and very cozy place. I loved the few days I was there.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant and Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil.

    Cleanliness and friendliness.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some weird stains on the couch futon. The bottom rungs of the stairs also smelled pretty bad (we wondered if it was because people used those steps to put on their shoes).

    We got upgraded to the loft house, which was a cute little tiny home. It was a small space but it felt comfortable for two people. Even though it was very rainy when we stayed, we always felt warm and secure. The person at check-in was very friendly and instructive.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    Live like a local in the small scenic town of Takachiho.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check-in staff was very friendly and even before took the time to answer our questions about visiting the area. We had our own little property with a sleeping and dining tatami room each, kitchen and toilet indoors. Outdoor bath/ shower also available. Perfect for our family of 4 to stay before visiting the gorge.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    9.0
    A guest house that has everything we want
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    I had a house with an outside outdoor bath. There is no internal bath in the house, but there is a toilet. Bathing outside in the winter is similar to visiting an outdoor hotspring. There is a kitchen, a dining area, and a sleeping area in the house. Futons are what we sleep on. During the winter, the house is clean and toasty, and it has all of the required facilities. The guest house staff is extremely helpful in showing us around the property, and she responds quickly when I reach her via the booking applications. A gas station and a large supermarkets are 10 minutes' drive from the guest house. This house has outperformed my expectations.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thank you for your welcome. Thank you for your friendship.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Cozy Room Near the Gorge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small. With the futons laid out there was almost no room to walk. There is a loft that uses a ladder. There is room there for the futon, and is has a low ceiling. We opted not to use that. The photos of the facility show a hot tub but apparently that is only for the unit adjacent to it.

    It was a great location, not far from Takachiho Gorge. Staff was great. And the room was very clean. We spent one night there and were grateful to do so. That said, we are glad it was only one night. It is very reasonable cost wise. Were we younger and a bit more agile our review might have been very different. I would recommend this sweet low key place to anyone.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Japanese style house that has everything you need. Lovely and attentive staffs.

    Stayed in November 2023

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