Guest Houses in Kanto region

We spent one night here with our family of four. It's a little out of the way, we used only public transportation but made it out ok. We chose this particular ryokan because of its authentic feel and we did not get disappointed. A fair amount of staff spoke English with us, which we really appreciated! We arrived just in time for dinner, which was super traditional, very good! When we got back to our...

Located next to the river with an outdoor onsen that you can listen to the roar of the river. Breakfast and dinner are exquisitely presented. With new rice cooked over a slow fire in front of you. The price performance is exceptional. Hana no Yado is one of those small family owned Ryokan that still are the dreams of a Ryokan holiday. From the greeting at the door when we drove up. To the sweets offered...

I think to some wanting to stay in Nikko might not realize that this is outside of the main town center but it’s so worth the extra train ride to go to this hotel/onsen after visiting the Nikko national park area. As other reviews stated there is the train station kinugawa koen you can take that is like a 2-5 min walk. We stayed in the room with futon and the style of the room was so traditional Japanese...

Beautiful Japanese style hotel. Staff were great,very helpful and friendly. Food was excellent. Onsen so relaxing snd beautiful. Place was perfect with river and mountain view. If you want to get away from it all and just relax,this is the spot Highly recommend this place and will surely return in the autumn

Nice local onsen hotel! It’s pretty Japan style. It’s not brand new, more over it is old. But they kept the condition and cleanness very well. Hotel stuff don’t speak English well but their politeness and friendly attitude make it no barrier.

If you're looking for a warm, traditional ryokan experience this is it! Exceptional hospitality started before we entered the building. We got a package deal for the night which included dinner and breakfast. Both meals were absolutely exquisite. Every dish was rich with flavour and prepared beautifully and promptly. The onsen is nestled with an evergreen canopy, looking out onto the river as is rushes...

There was a dog run and the dogs seemed to have a lot of fun.

It is a pension where you can stay with your dog. The owner couple are very warm, gentle and welcoming. Although it is small, there is a dog run, and the dogs are satisfied. The food is completely homemade and very healthy and delicious. It's not fancy, but it's enough to fill you up. It's a great location to escape the heat in the summer and enjoy skiing in the winter.

I stayed with my pet. The food is delicious and the facilities are beautiful. The service is also attentive. Kirara is also healed.

It is a clean and homey good pension. A delicious meal with plenty of vegetables. Toilet and bath are shared but clean. If it is with a dog, Kita Karuizawa best friend may be.

It is a pension that can be spent with Honobono. A small open-air bath is also great. I wished the food was so full of vegetables (laughs).

It was used in 2013 Feb 9-10. To enjoy snow at Karuizawa Snow Park (Wanwan Paradise, Dog Run), you can arrive in 30 minutes by car. It is very convenient geographically. I think it is a convenient place to go to a dog run both winter and summer.

This was perfect for our family of 5, with everything you need. Staff friendly and helpful

A great accommodation located in the heart of the city. It's close to Suitengumae Station on the Hanzomon Line and Ningyocho Station on the Hibiya and Asakusa Lines. It offers easy access to most major attractions. The area where the accommodation is located is a quiet and peaceful office/residential area, making it quite peaceful. It was also a great place to stay alone. The manager was friendly...

This older business hotel is pretty awesome to me. It has old school vibes from 80s/90s. If you are not into that and like newer designs/rooms/atmosphere, it might not be your style/preference, which is fair. The bathroom is definitely old style/small (still clean though). The rooms are spacious compared to other business hotels. There is plenty of room for 2 large carry-on suitcases and you can still...

This older business hotel is pretty awesome to me. It has old school vibes from 80s/90s. If you are not into that and like newer designs/rooms/atmosphere, it might not be your style/preference, which is fair. The bathroom is definitely old style/small (still clean though). The rooms are spacious compared to other business hotels. There is plenty of room for 2 large carry-on suitcases and you can still...

2nd time staying here. Very well located near to TCAT, subway stations, 24/7 supermarket and convenience store! A quiet neighborhood, a perfect place if youre not a night person like me :) And also, its an old school style hotel, so you can feel the vibe of old Japanese style.

Great location for visiting many attractions, and the room is comfortable enough for a pleasant stay.

I have stayed here for two seperate long trips and love it 👍 absolutely fantastic location and price. The hosts are both super lovely and I have had many good chats with other guests. You occasionally get a rude or rowdy guest as expected with a guest house but the hosts are quick to get them under control which is appreciated🩷 I highly recommend if you are looking for a cozy guest house with a great...

It was really nice being with them. I was kinda skeptical at first because of the reviews but they were far better than what i expected. Definitely would visit them again. 10/10

Couldn't love this place anymore, the owners live on site and are are incredible business people and very friendly. If you're looking for the Ritz-Carlton experience or aesthetics, this is not it. But if you're looking for basic room and board with plenty of rooms and a warm host ,, in a nice quiet part of town you found it

Tom and Kimiko were extremely nice and lovely and were always up for a chat. The property is quite nice and the bathrooms and toilets were clean. The room we stayed in was also quite good.

Excellent place. Super market is near, train station is few meters away.

Highly recommend this Guest House. The couple who runs it speak excellent English. They are so friendly and helpful. Choose this place if you need to stay in Tokyo. Very close to a train station.

More than impressive cause of the cozy vibe and wonderful people, met a sentimental girl from Portugal and impressed even if small talks

Due to various circumstances, we ended up checking in after 9 PM, but we were still warmly welcomed. The fruit liquor available to guests at the bar and the breakfast potage and salad were both delicious! After checking out, they even looked after our luggage, allowing us to explore Kamakura at our leisure. The owner was very kind, helping us find temples with the best plum blossom viewing times and...

A pretty good guesthouse; the rooms were clean and tidy, and the staff were very welcoming. Great value for money!

Located about a 15-minute walk from the station, it's actually quite close to the beach, making it suitable for surfers. Coffee and tea are available in the public areas, but you'll need to bring your own toiletries such as toothbrushes.

Overall, the stay was excellent. The location was convenient, easy to access, the environment was clean, and the staff were friendly.

It's a little far from the station, but it's close to the sea and has a very local feel. The interior of the historic building is very well-thought-out. There's a drink bar where you can enjoy freshly made coffee. I've become a big fan. Thank you for your hospitality.

Excellent, exceeding expectations. The owner was very thoughtful; because of the inconvenient transportation, they would take you to town to buy things when they had time. Breakfast and dinner were also freshly made by hand and were very delicious.

A very nice family-run guesthouse, offering a taste of living in a Japanese country villa during the Showa era – well worth it! The breakfast was excellent and very palatable. The room had two air conditioners, which was sufficient for a winter stay. You could see the distant mountains as soon as you woke up. The owner was very kind and talked about his trip to China. Also, the bus stop is quite close...

The hosts were friendly. They let us leave our suitcase until check-in, and they even carried it to our room themselves. Breakfast is at 8:00 AM, dinner at 6:00 PM. Dinner was so filling, we barely made it 😅 We were there during peak season, late October, and to get to the lake, you have to take a bus from the train station. So, you have to go to the train station first, then take the right bus. There...

We enjoyed our stay at Gasthof Ami very much. The local scenery is spectacular and the location of Gasthof Ami is excellent for enjoying the surrounding area. We only used public transit or walking while visiting the area and that worked great. Downtown Nikko is a pleasant 1 hour walk. Or if you want the bus, the stop is a 5 or 10 minute walk from the hotel. Places such as Kegan Falls, Lake Chuzenji...

Warm and hospitable, quality stay with private ons A very friendly and hospitable older couple who take care and attention, make lovely dinner and breakfast, with a quaint and private place nestled in the corner of a quiet street. Plenty parking if you need. The 2 person onsen attached to the room is amazing, hot (with cold fountain) and easy to use. The pillows happen to be the most comfortable I...

We booked a local Japanese B&B on short notice. The decor was a bit dated, with a British style and an artificial hot spring facility. The owner was very welcoming and the breakfast was delicious. Overall, it exceeded our expectations.

Good staff Have kitchen n refigerator Micro wave Clean shower room U can borrow a bike hotel 2pc Near station oji D besttttt there is a washing machine 200yen Jan26 I, 2 adults and 1 child can be in 1 private room Staff operations are only from 10 am to 10 pm, please note! Check in 2 pm Check out 10 am

A budget friendly place to stay. We had the 2 beds room with tatami mats, no TV, a decent sized private bathroom. AC runs ok and is a little on the rough side when cooling a completely warm room. We slept on the mats instead of the beds to keep cool. Just stayed a night because we'll, I messed up the timing of the trip and was there a day earlier than I expected. The other rooms I heard house multiple...

Acceptable cleanliness. Great value!

A very nice relaxing hostel with great friendly staff. The beds were the comfiest beds I have been in so far in my 5 months of travelling. Was a very easy nights sleep! The bathrooms were kept clean and were equipped with shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Unfortunately The cafe/bar/lounge area was always occupied for private events so was barely ever open which is disappointing and the location is...

The room and public space is not clean, crowded . Neighbourhood is good. It’s sakura season but the location is far and not convenient for traveling .

The room and public space is not clean, crowded . Neighbourhood is good. It’s sakura season but the location is far and not convenient for traveling .

It's a place that's been around for a while; the room smelled a bit off, and the mini-split air conditioner was very noisy—you either slept or you got too hot. It's only good for a short stay; I think there are better places for the price.

There was nothing missing and I was able to live comfortably, but it didn't feel clean. There was a lot of dust, the room wasn't well-maintained, and the bathroom was dirty.

It was generally clean and helpful

This place is really good, very convenient, and the rooms are well-equipped

Perfect, such a good location and great price, perfect😍

I love cooking and I like Kitchen in My Room Privately

I stayed here on a solo trip. The bookshelf was filled with Ghibli DVDs and other films, and it was very comfortable to spend time alone in my room. However, what I enjoyed most was chatting with the owner in the living room. The owner was very kind, and I felt completely at home. I didn't notice any issues with cleanliness, which others have mentioned. I would definitely like to stay here again...

It's more kind of a homestay! The owner is very nice person & very friendly! Hospitality was too good! Only thing which could be improved is the marshy smell in the room. This may be because the property is old. Shower in the room was too old. Location & surrounding is good, feels like a fair tale bungalow into woods!

This was our first stay with our two small dogs. The room was well cleaned and there was no problem. There are two baths, and you can enter when they are vacant, and you can make a reservation at night. Paid liquor, coffee, etc. were placed in the guest room passage. It is convenient because it is a quiet place a little from the street with restaurants and supermarkets in Nasu Town. It is a room without...

Appearance is good. That's why the regret inside is unavoidable. I think it would be better if I improved it based on the harsh reviews from other people, but it seems that the elderly owner is doing it alone, and he seems to have lost the meal plan due to his physical strength. There was dust and mold on the windows on the ground floor where everyone gathers. There are records and a DVD rental service...

A great place to stay and enjoy beautiful Nasu. The owner was very kind and even allowed us to have our two large dogs in the hotel with us for only ¥3,000 per dog.

The room was clean, but it was too old. The old smell inside really put me in a psychological state. I stayed there for 2 days and decided to move to a new place. It's very close to Kitashinagawa subway station, just at the back door, and there's a convenience store next to it. If you have enough money, don't book here.

I booked a double room, but Ctrip said it was for one adult only. In reality, it was a double dorm room, suitable for two people. This was a misleading information provided by the hotel on Ctrip. Therefore, it's best to contact the hotel to confirm your reservation. As compensation, they upgraded me to a single room for the first two days and a double dorm for the next two. The bathroom is located...

Great price for such a room. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming, it was a pleasure to stay. It felt like visiting a hospitable family. A great option for an overnight stay. It's located in a great area!

Very satisfied. I thought it was shabby from the pictures, but it is actually acceptable.

It is a five-minute walk from Shinagawa subway station. The front desk service is warm and thoughtful, and the details are well done. From the service facilities in the store to the use of all items, they are explained very clearly. All service staff can speak English. They also patiently help plan travel routes. The accommodation is facing the street, and the windows and rooms are not very soundproof...

It's very cheap But the bed is not comfortable to sleep on. It is very soft and I sank into it after using it for a long time. The toilet is old and looks uncomfortable The staff is very young and enthusiastic to help with luggage One or two days is fine It's not good to stay longer

It's small but clean, and the staff are very friendly. The location is great. There are signs clearly indicating important points to note for foreigners.

Clean, close to tourist attractions, good service, recommended.

Traditional Japanese style hotel, very convenient location with a bus stop right in front of hotel, and is very closes to the major sightseeing points. Staff is friendly and speaks a little english. Booking website only emphasized shared bath but there was also bath tub in the room.

Very beautiful stay. The staff were more welcoming and sleeping on tatamis was great for my back.

Wonderful facilities, kitchen was well equipped for cooking, bathrooms are fast with hot water, rooms are comfortable..And the common space? poetry Staff are super friendly and helpful Near a bus station and train station, easy to get there! a lot of previous memories were made, wished i stayed longer..!

Coolest hostel I have ever stayed in Japan, the staff was so friendly and everyday was a vibe. I really enjoyed talking with the staff at night, also met some really cool solo travelers as well. The kitchen is super nice and spacious and the dinner is super cute.

The atmosphere was fantastic, and they even had a campfire BBQ at night. The hotel has a kitchen, so you can buy ingredients and cook for yourself, and there's a 7-Eleven and Lawson nearby, which is really convenient for grabbing things. Overall, it was a very comfortable stay, and I plan to recommend it to my friends.

Cool authentic Japanese rekan experience, clean environment, good kitchen and bathroom facilities, friendly and communicative staff. Thank you!

Beautiful common area, Japanese style, everything is clean and tidy, large kitchen, the staff is very noisy in the evenings, unfortunately, it is very audible (overall a good place)

Nice guesthouse in the mountain. Very helpful and nice staff. Privacy in dorm. Onsen in the shower.

If you're particular about dust on windowsills and walls, or the hygiene of bedding (excluding the covers), you might want to reconsider booking. While the duvet cover was clean, it's just a single cover, so as you toss and turn in your sleep, your body inevitably touches the duvet itself. However, considering the insane accommodation prices in Hakone, this place is incredibly, truly cheap! The location...

Our first Rykon experience was so memorable for us. We enjoyed every moment of it. The service was perfect. Room service was so enjoyable. The only thing that I didn’t like was the food, food was ok, it wasn’t as perfect as other services. Also I would like to have some options to choose between for the food not being obligated for just one type of dish. Private onsen was the best part. It was so quite

My husband and I visited Hakone Tokinoshizuku in December 2025 and the stayed in the deluxe room La Tache. The Service was incredible., our concierge Yuka gave us a wonderful and personalized experience. We definitely would return for the wonderful meals served in our room and the private open air onsen among the trees. Our room was traditional Japanese style and was very charming down to every detail...

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, amazing view. The private Onsen was so relaxing, especially in the cooler weather. We had the five-course dinner and breakfast all delivered to our room. Special thanks to Yurika-san for explaining our meals and making us feel at home. The whole experience was unforgettable. One of the nicest hotel rooms I've ever stayed in. Felt more like an apartment.

Nice guesthouse, very cosy and calm. We stayed in the family room which can fit for up to 6 persons, it was big enough and the futon were confortables. The bar serves some basic foods which is ok but I would recommand to eat in one of the restaurants in town if you want something really tasty, it's not far away (10-15 minutes walk).

I stayed here two years ago and suddenly remembered it, so I thought I'd write a review because it was so good. The food was delicious. In the morning, we had a leisurely buffet breakfast in a separate seating area. We then had dinner in our room. There was a wide variety of dishes and it was really delicious. The mascot cat was also adorable! Even now, several years have passed since then, and it...

I recently stayed at this hotel for one night. Due to various circumstances, I ended up staying in a different room than planned, but the staff were considerate in every way and made my stay very comfortable. (In fact, I feel like I received better treatment than expected.) The welcome drink included alcohol, so my partner and I, who love alcohol, were excited to drink all day, but the half-buffet...

Such friendly service, fast free wifi. Good access to local sights, comfortable and warm rooms.

The guesthouse is very cute, homey, clean, and thoughtfully designed, and overall I enjoyed my stay. Just a few important things future guests should know: there is a hard curfew at 1:00am for returning to the guesthouse. On my checkout day, I stayed about 15 minutes in the main common area at the entrance, to finish my tea and leave to my next destination and was asked to leave, which caught me off...

A wonderful little family-run guesthouse. Staying here feels like having a home in Yokohama. The hosts are very friendly and there are many thoughtful touches throughout the design to help familiarize guests with the house. Both private rooms and hostel style rooms available. I would definitely stay here again on a future trip to the Tokyo area as it was much more cozy and comfortable than the more...

Stayed here for 3 days and it was perfect. Walking distances to the Art gallery, Lawson, Pizza place and other nice spots. location is great. It has good showers. The bed is traditional and very cozy. a/c gets very cold. Everyone is so nice and speaks well. Very cozy and friendly.

I loved my stay here. First of all, and that is always very important to me - here I have met the most helpful and friendly hosts during my two week stay in Japan. Staying there felt homelike. Room is very comfortable and clean, also localization is great, near busy street with lots of restaurants and bars.

A well deserved 5 star experience for this traditional guest house which is located very stragically to most tourist destinations. Place is clean, quite and ambience is of godsmack quality. Very comfortable rooms with soft futon that will make you sleep ever so deeply. Owners speak decent English as well. Highly recommended for a perfect stay that won't crack your budget. Important note: They have...

Clean, cozy, super friendly staff

It's easily accessible from the highway. The room didn't have any special amenities, but it was well-cleaned and I had a comfortable stay. The food was mostly homemade and delicious. When I travel, portions can be too much and leave me feeling exhausted, but this was just right. I booked a bread-making service, which both the kids and adults enjoyed. The freshly baked bread was so delicious that we...

My husband and I stayed here as a couple. I used to come here every year on family trips when I was a child, and even as a child I had fond memories of it being a great place, so when we went on our recent trip to Nasu, we decided to visit for the first time in 20 years. It turned out to be just as wonderful an inn as I remembered. I learned that this year marks the 31st year of operation, and the...

Family of four (ages 2 and 5) Stayed in September 2025 The price was reasonable, the reviews were good, and we'd been staying in hotels a lot recently, so we chose this pension. I'm very satisfied with our stay. The wife's service, the thorough cleaning, and the facilities were all excellent. The couple's hospitality was very evident, and we had a comfortable and safe stay. (I wish I could have met...

Our family of four stayed here during our trip to Nasu. - The building itself isn't new, but it's very well-maintained. The owner's efforts were evident in the rooms, hallways, and bathrooms. - We had the steak plan for dinner and Japanese food for breakfast (Western breakfast is also available). It was clear that the food was homemade and carefully prepared. It was delicious and we were very full...

We stayed at this hotel for a trip with our family of three, including our 1-year-old son. The room was a Japanese-style room, and there were no furniture that children might touch. The TV and power outlets were fixed to their stands, which I felt was very considerate for traveling with children. The in-room refrigerator was also large, which was very useful as we had brought our own meals. The kids...

The air conditioner is powerful, but the room smells too bad. The house is an old house and the smell is too strong. And there was no one there the whole time. I had to call to ask, and I didn't know when to make the reservation. Even the front desk was closed.

Coziest place I've ever stay. Excellent. I would love to come back and stay there again.

Coziest place I've ever stay. Excellent. I would love to come back and stay there again.

About 5 minutes walk from Takashimadaira Station on the Toei Mita Line. When I arrived at 10pm, there was no staff there, but there was a sign near the entrance, so I followed the instructions to get the key and enter the room. There are convenience stores and restaurants in the area, so it's very convenient. You can bring food and eat in the shared space. It takes a long time for the hot water to...

I planned to go out and explore Japan all day, so I actually just needed a place to sleep at night, but this place was better than I expected. Besides, during my stay, I was the only one staying in the lounge room they provided, so it was quite comfortable. There are many restaurants around, 711 is right across the street, the staff here are very friendly and enthusiastic. This place is only about...

If you're only staying for one night, it's comfortable! I used it to check out the place I'm moving to The building itself seems to be old, so a certain degree of age is acceptable The showers are shared, but it seems like each room has a bathroom, which was nice.

The owner is very nice. Both breakfast and dinner are very delicious. Outdoor onsen also fantastic.

A beautiful clean hotel nestled in the mountains with private hot spring baths and golden retrievers for guests to interact with. We had a wonderful stay and our 2yr old was very happy playing with the dogs. The western style dinner, featuring locally grown food, was amazingly prepared and delicious. The private outdoor open air hot spring bath was relaxing and easy to reserve. We will definitely be...

We stayed two nights and had a lovely and memorable time. Perfect if you love dogs as you are instantly greeted by 4 beautiful Goldys. Very friendly and calm. The food is so delicious as well! We thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and breakfasts. Would recommend having a car to get to accommodation. Definitely will be back next time we are in Japan/ Gunma!

We are the family of five with grown up / teenager children. We look for the outdoor activities rather than a stay in luxurious hotels. This place offers us ideal 2 night stays for the weekend. Room: The family room was very clean and cozy. Dinner & breakfast: Western style, very well prepared. They have VEGAN option too !!! Bath: We enjoyed their outside Onsen very much. Service: The young owner...

1 Super friendly and helpful staff. 2. Very family friendly. I had no problem letting my daughter walk around without close supervision . She liked petting the dogs. 3. There are 3 lockable onsen rooms (one is outside) which are intended for a family or couple. 4. The relatively small of the place makes it very cozy. 5. Good secetonnof local product

Is a lovely hotel with the best mountain and cottage vibes. Dogs are adorable,very clean and polite. Room is cozy, clean and spacious. Dinner and breakfasts are also very good. Onsen is also a strong feature of this accommodation. I cant wait to visit again in winter to enjoy Onsen with snow and play with the cute dogs.

A retro 9-room hotel that felt like home. Yummy western-jap breakfast & dinner. They have fixed timings for breakfast & dinner as they need to serve all guests at the same time. You may book the onsen for a one-time private couple use but we felt that the onsen is not as good as those we went in other parts of Japan. We wasn't sure what was the temperature of the water... maybe it wasn't hot enough...

Room has great view of Lake Chuzenji. Clean and Tidy. Dinner is very delicious especially the trout crusted with almond. The owner is very nice and kind.

Love this small hotel, it's view is facing the lake. Location very near to the bus station . Room is clean bed is traditional bed, quite a big room. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We had a surprise 6 course fine dinning , breakfast was good too. Love the onsen after our hike . Will definitely recommend to our friends .

The hosts were friendly and the young female assistant was helpful and polite. Location is great, near to the well-known fall and the lake is in front of the residence. Private onsen facilities are great though they are not available in the morning. Foods provided are in Western style and they are good, but not that great. Guests are reminded to tell the hosts on how to cook the steak, especially...

Very straight lady owner. Only give one exact time for breakfast and dinner. No English nor putongha, only Japanese.

We enjoyed very much staying at the pension. It was situated close to the bus station and with beautiful scenery of the lake. The host were very friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed the dinner very much. It was a wonderful experience staying in the pension.

Comfortable, friendly, traditional guesthouse in a beautiful location in Hakone. The hosts were very welcoming, and very helpful with local knowledge and directions (including beforehand by email!). A great place to stay to explore Hakone.

The owner here is extremely friendly and sociable, she will be able to talk to you all night if you want to. The one night we were there, other guests drew paintings together all night and also 2 of the guests made takoyaki and shared it with everyone else. No onsen unfortunately.

Lena-San is the best host. I had a traditional Tatami room, it was wonderful and very authentic. She provided me with all the information I needed and made a very good breakfast. The evening kitchen round with the other guests was very funny. I was really sorry to leave after just one night. Lena-San speaks very good English. 5/5 would book again!

Really great accomodation for the price. The owner and her mother were very friendly. The bed was so comfy! One of the best nights sleeps I’ve had in this sort of guest house/hostel environment. It is a few minutes walk to the bus stop and the host was very helpful and friendly, providing great suggestions and offering advice about the local area. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again.

A fantastic place to stay, the owner snd her daughter are lovely and very helpful. They can give you all the info you need on restaurants, hot springs and transport. The kitchen facilities are excellent, you can use the washing machine for free and in June they can take you to see fireflies at night.