Very close to the waterfalls and the onigiri making experience was nice.

Stayed in March 2025

Great location and nice place to stay

Stayed in March 2025

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Very close to Shin Kobe station, and walkable to the main tourist attractions. It's a old japanese house but well maintained, bed was comfortable and there was a locker provided for valuables. Well equipped kitchen. Onigiri making at breakfast was fun and the staff was nice.

Stayed in February 2025

The room and the whole building was FREEEEEEEEZING...

The vibe of Kobe is just wonderful. You will have free breakfast every morning. Even if you don't know how to make rice ball yourself, don't worry! There is always a staff there to teach you. The room was very quiet and people are friendly.

Stayed in January 2025

I think because it’s an old or traditional Japanese house, it tends to get really cold at night, but after turning on the heater, it gets much better.

The area is really close to Nunobiki Herb Garden. The bed was super comfy, and the place was very clean. The onigiri-making activity was really fun too! xD

Stayed in January 2025

The futon(?) bed was a tad too hard.

Really loved the DIY onigiri for breakfast! And the staff was very friendly. The hostel itself was very cosy too.

Stayed in November 2024

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Good location (very near the train station and bus terminal), very clean facilities, accommodating and helpful hosts, get to learn a bit of Japanese food culture with musubi making, value for money

Stayed in November 2024

Large room, everything very clean and the onigiri breakfast was a nice bonus. Clean and comfy communal areas. We arrived late and self check-in was very easy.

Stayed in October 2024

Very nice staff and sparkling clean! Making my breakfast was fun :) It's also located perfectly for taking the shinkansen.

Stayed in October 2024

I loved the atmosphere with the staff, very familiar. Also a highlight i the location just on the feet of the great hiking trails im the kobe hills. House is nice in japanese style and in a quiet neighbourhood.

Stayed in October 2024

The staires are very narrow, so if you're doing self check in late at night it can be a struggle to do it quietly. Some of the doors are also a bit small for anyone over. 5'11. Even so, the good absolutely outweighs the bad!

The guesthouse was an absolute delight! The rooms were traditional and beautiful, the host was a pleasure, the bathrooms were clean and so well stocked, and making the onigiri in the morning was such a pleasant way to start the day! The host walks you through it, and you get to enjoy your breakfast either by the incredible waterfalls, or with some wonderful smooth jazz. It's also such a convenient location to both attractions and busses/trains!

Stayed in October 2024

The walls are thin but that’s quite usual in Japanese houses. Probably nothing you can do but the people seem to be quite considerate. I probably won’t book this place if I have kids.

Good location. Very quiet and clean. Friendly staff. Free onigiri breakfast which was quite fun. Most amenities available. Like that you could change towels and toothbrushes if needed. :)

Stayed in September 2024

very special onigiri making experience

Stayed in September 2024

The staff was really great and the location perfect for the Nunobiki waterfalls and hiking further. The self-made Onigiri as part of your breakfast is definitely a highlight!

Stayed in September 2024

It was a very small place and the bathrooms were small. The faucets all had almost zero water pressure except for the sink faucet in the kitchen. The style is old Japanese building but I didn't really like it too much.

The beds were super comfortable and the double room I was in was spacious. The kitchen has everything you might need.

Stayed in September 2024

This is more my own problem, but I realised I lost something on my way to the Hostel so I couldn't sleep and worried for most of the night about it. I became hypersensitive to the smallest noises as a result. I still haven't found it.

It was clean and organised. The staff is really kind and I loved that I could practise my Japanese. Air conditioning is a bless. It's very close to Shin-Kobe station and in a residential area so there is no noise.

Stayed in July 2024

More of a hostel, not so much a guest house - but still, a really nice hostel.

Clean, good beds, air conditining, very short walk from Shin-Kobe station.

Stayed in July 2024

Great location just walking distance from Shin-Kobe station and Nunobiki waterfalls, the staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, and loved making onigiri in the morning!

Stayed in July 2024

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Near JR Shin-Kobe station Close to a convenience store Clean and tidy An in-room locker is provided to every guests Self-prepared breakfast included Nice host

Stayed in July 2024

While there were clothes hangers at each bed, if there was a rack dryer just in case around the rain season, it would be great!

Breakfast was an absolute win: the owners teach you how to prepare onigiri, you can choose from several fillings and there is also miso soup to eat. The common kitchen was well organised, so you could heat some meals or do them from scratch after doing some shopping. The best part, however, was the fact that I got to meet a new friend during my stay and I'm really grateful for this!!! ^^

Stayed in May 2024

The place is cozy and clean. The hostel is located near Shin-Kobe Station with forest and gardens located nearby. I liked the workshop on onigirazu as a breakfast option.

Stayed in June 2024

I loved staying here! The staff was extremely nice and welcoming. I had a lot of fun learning how to make onigiri for breakfast. The place is clean and well kept, and also in a very quiet neighbourhood. The guesthouse is also conveniently located near many attractions & a subway station.

Stayed in June 2024

The guesthouse has been renovated with lots of (temporary-looking, however permanent) wooden walls, which let noise through very easily, especially if sleeping right next to them. The dorm-style bedroom was also extremely warm and had only a fan to air the room out.

The guest house is located a five-minute walk from Shin-Kobe station, as well as having a bus route to Kobe-Sannomiya station one-minute away. The decor was very homely, with a front room and kitchen for guests to use. Additionally the staff members were very friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in April 2024

It’s a very comfortable place

Stayed in May 2024