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The units in the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The shared bathroom is equipped with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guest rooms at Urabandai Cranes include air conditioning and a desk. Wonderful beautiful place. Very kind host, trylu a lovely stay.

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9.1
Superb
183 reviews
Price from
US$47
per night

10 km from Akita Station in Akita, みんなの実家門脇家 features accommodation with access to a hot tub. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. It was a beautiful traditional Japanese home

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9.1
Superb
274 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Situated within 2.2 km of Morioka Station and 100 metres of House of Morioka Town, Tototo Morioka features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Morioka. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a tatami. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Dela was such an amazing host. He was so hands on and guides the guests thoroughly. The place was pristine clean and organised.

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9
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Featuring quiet street views, GAMP HOUSE がんぷはうす 江戸農家古民家ホステル Old Folk Farm Hostel in Iwaki features accommodation, an open-air bath, a garden and a shared lounge. Offering free private parking, the 2-star guest house is 18 km from Aquamarine Fukushima. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. This was my favorite stay during my trip! Surrounded by the countryside, this 280 years old house has all the charms of its age, but still reasonably modern amenities. The staff is especially friendly, helpful, and welcoming. And you can get amazing home-cooked meals too! If you want to go out of the beaten path and explore the rural side of Japan, this is absolutely the best place!

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9.3
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
US$42
per night

Located within 35 km of Nihonmatsu Station and 10 km of Fukushima Station, Guesthouse Oyado Iizaka provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Fukushima. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests. The couple running the place are really kind, they treated me like family. We ate together, chatted together, they told me all the best onsen and restaurants around the house. They were so kind, it’s hard to describe. The house was cleaned and functional and there are a lot of onsen and restaurants at a walking distance from there. I stayed one more day just to be around those people more. Thank you, Taku and Midori for a nice stay.

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9.3
Superb
101 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Situated 14 km from Motsuji Temple, Matakitai offers 1-star accommodation in Ichinoseki and has a garden. This guest house features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The accommodation provides bicycle parking and a shared lounge for guests. Amazing experience! This place is simply stunning, super comfortable, and gives a real insight into Japanese culture and way of life!

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9
Superb
121 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, Guest House Chara is located in Hirosaki, 34 km from Sannai-Maruyama site and 3.5 km from Hirosaki Castle. This guest house provides free private parking, free shuttle service and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service. We spent three wonderful days in Hirosaki, a charming and authentic town that still feels untouched by mass tourism. It was refreshing to explore a place where the pace is slower and the culture feels so genuine. The absolute highlight of our stay was Guest House Chara, run by the kindest elderly couple, Fusao and Toshiko. Their warmth and hospitality made us feel completely at home—it wasn’t just a place to sleep, it truly felt like staying with family. Their house told a story, filled with warmth, history, and the little personal touches that made it feel lived-in and loved. From the amazing homemade breakfast to the delicious ramen dinners they prepared, every meal was made with care and love. The guest house is conveniently located, just a short walk from a supermarket and a laundromat, which made things really easy for us. This personal, welcoming experience truly made our trip special. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful, off-the-beaten-path experience in Japan. ありがとうございます

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9.6
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
US$57
per night

Situated in Matsushima in the Miyagi region with Entsuin Temple nearby, Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse features accommodation with free private parking. Featuring a shared lounge, the 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. Sendai Toshogu is 21 km away and Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi is 22 km from the guest house. Great hostel. The owner is realy nice and gives alot of tips on what to do and see in the area. The location is amazing. Walking distance from everthing you wanna see in town. It realy clean.

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9.1
Superb
599 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Set 24 km from Kamo Aquarium and 47 km from Shinjo Station, Shukubo Kanbayashi Katsukane is situated in Mount Haguro district of Tsuruoka. This guest house offers free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. This place was a true sanctuary during my two-month journey. I originally planned to stay just a short while, but it felt so peaceful and welcoming that I ended up extending my stay. There was so much to explore in the area. I discovered the three sacred mountains of Haguro, Gassan, and Yudono, part of the Dewa Sanzan, and I wanted to experience them all. The traditional accommodation was simple, beautiful, and full of charm .Bus stop and great food spot just across the street. I truly didn’t want to leave. What made it even more special were the two amazing women who run the place with such kindness and care. I felt at home from the moment I arrived. I will never forget my time here.

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9
Superb
135 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Zao Onsen, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Ski-to-door access, a ski pass sales point and ski storage space are all featured at Pension Puutaro, and guests can go skiing in the surroundings. If only I could rate the hotel more than a 5 star, I will. 1. The owner/host both are so accommodating, helpful and is super kind. I experiences the real Japan omotenashi (hospitality) thru them. Especially the lady owner, she goes a long way to make your stay comfortable and as convenient as it is. She even help call a reservatuon for taxi. 2. The accommodation feels homey. Clean, comfortable and spacious. I slept in a Japanese style room that has futon and Kotatsu. The kotatsu is so comfortable that you dont want to get off them. The Heating is also excellent so the room is warm. 3. The room is equipped with air cleaner, fridge, tv & there is also available himidifier that you can use if needed. Basic amenities are provided too and a yukata. There is a common toilet on the second floor and so as the basement. Microwave is also available for use if you warm your food and the owner can lend you plates and utensils. 4. The nearest onsen is 3 minutes by foot and the owner will give you the 100¥ coupon discount if you use the nearest day onsen spa. 5. The location is perfect just a minute walk to the main ropeway station that’ll take you to the snow monster. 5 minutes walk to the convenience store, 7 minutes walk to the bus terminal and has few good restaurants around. 6. The breakfast is also delicious and hearty. The hotel has big dry room for your ski/snowboard gears and cheaper ski lift tickets if you buy from the hotel. I highly recommend this place and I will definitely come back again next winter season.

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9
Superb
228 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

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