Guest Houses in Saijo

The two ladies taking care of us were so, so nice and welcoming us into Tomoko-san's beautifully renovated and authentic ryokan. It was an absolute pleasure to stay and next time I'll visit Shikoku, I'll definitely return. The breakfast was simple & tasty and they even offered me curry when I arrived late on my first night. I had the single room and there were pj's and a yukata for me, so sweet! Shower amenities are all there and some hygiene products can be bought. It's located in a quiet residential area so you gotta plan a little ahead if you use public transport (local train station is only 5min by foot) but if you're by car don't mind it. I'd recommend ear plugs if you're a light sleeper. It was a real treat to stay and I'm looking forward to next time :))

Outstanding property with all the amenities you could want for a family retreat. With optional Karaoke, Large Outdoor Bath, and Yakiniku (BBQ), we spent more time at the house then we did away from it. The house is nestled in a private bamboo forest with multiple outdoor hammocks and one indoor hammock to enjoy. The building itself appears to be very new and was very clean. We had a toddler in our party and were provided with a diaper pail as well as baby shower supplies. We requested the optional outdoor bath, for each night of our stay, and there was a bucket of rubber duckies that filled the large bath much to our toddler's delight. There were also board games and coloring supplies available to entertain our children. The property owners even provided home made mochi and shaved ice! All in all this was the highlight of our trip around Japan and a memory my children will never forget. 10/10 would recommend this property to families or couples looking for a private getaway.

Great location, great staff, discount onsen card, clean, great price, There is a washing machine and dryer, Small minus: . No hot water in the kitchen for washing dishes

The stay is a good location. The staff are really friendly and helpful. Had a wonderful time staying here. It was a good experience.

The tatami mat room was pretty nice. a bit on the old side, but comfortable enough. The staff was one young woman who handled my check in. She had pretty much no English and seemed super nervous until she realized I know enough Japanese to understand everything. They let me keep my bike inside the hostel which is a great bonus. The downstairs cafe space is nifty but was closed during my stay. The location was interesting as it was in a shopping arcade close to plenty of stuff like a grocery store and bars/restaurants. The place itself is a "fixer upper" and fits in that "DIY" category of hostels.