Might be difficult to reach without car. Provided directions to the property could be a little clearer (entrance to the car park is further down the road than what it appears on the map).

The location and owners make this homestay special. The latter is at the foot of a historic and important Buddhist shrine and resting place of Kato Kiyomasa, builder of the Kumamoto Castle, while the former are generations-old family of soba makers. While breakfast didn't come with soba, it was one of the best I've eaten in Japan. The space is comfortable, traditional and has everything you may need, including excellent views of the city.

Stayed in April 2025

Excellent service in peaceful location of an ancient shine. Service fantastic.

Stayed in April 2025

Wonderful location

Stayed in April 2025

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The staff is super nice and offered to drive me from and back to the station. The breakfast is an amazing japanese breakfast with varying dishes from day to day. The location was very unique and I enjoyed waking up in a temple, however some might prefer being closer to the public transfer. The walk down and up is amazing though. I recommend to stay here warmly.

Stayed in February 2025

this place is a Gem a very special- every thing about the place worth the visit and the stay.

Stayed in February 2025

Its quite far from the nearest train or tram station. The walk from the train station is through a lovely area though, and the owner offered to drop me off at the nearest train station when I was leaving.

Owner is friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Beautiful house located in a really pretty area.

Stayed in February 2025

This was one our most unique and beautiful experiences in Japan and was a must do for me. I probably remember incorrectly but the house is 136 years old, in great condition and situated right in front of a beautiful shrine. The place is easy to reach by car and the parking conveniently located so you dont have to carry the luggage to far. The old couple hosting us was very welcoming and took their time explaining all of the amenities of the house. It was truly an enjoyable experience and if you try Japanese breakfast anywhere, try it here. I loved the yoghurt. Next time we visit Kumamoto, i‘ll be visiting here again. Thank you for having us.

Stayed in February 2025

Amazing location, linked to a temple by many steps each with many shrines on them. There was a kotatsu ( heated table) in our room which made things very cosy . Staff very friendly and breakfast extensive.with many delicious dishes.The service was very personal and caring.

Stayed in January 2025

Lovely couple running the Minshuku, great old building and surrounding area very nice. Breakfast amazing.

Stayed in January 2025

There is nothing I didn’t like about the property.

The host is exceptionally helpful and kind. They served the best soba you can ever imagine.

Stayed in December 2024

It was excelent, the hosts treated us incredibly well, they served us japanese dinner and breakfast. It's the perfect place to enjoy and experience a japanese traditional house.

Stayed in December 2024

Don't trust your GPS, it will try to take you throught the center of a cemetary for some reason it thinks that its a real road. So don't turn if into the street if it looks like a grave yard, just keep going and you'll make it to the shrine. (which isn't at all the accommodations fault).

This place was beautiful, it felt unreal. The room was beautiful and it felt so traditional. You even have to walk through a shrine to get there it was so magical. The hosts were absolutely lovely and recommended nice places to go out and eat. Would come back to stay here again!!

Stayed in November 2024

The staff was really really friendly and helped us a lot, even though we messed up the trip to the place. The spot is beautiful and definitely worth It.

Stayed in November 2024

Feel the Japanese traditional stay

Authentic and the host is awesome

Stayed in August 2024

It is difficult to get a taxi on the street.

It is a beautiful view from Minshuku Hiroshimaya.

Stayed in October 2024

Where to start. Yoko and her husband are so kind and caring. They arranged the best sushi restaurant in town and even drove us there. The breakfast they made was so so good. And the surroundings are so impressive. It is on a hill on the tempel site. Great view of Kumamoto and other tempels. This is a unique spot, an opportunity to learn more about Japananese culture. Yoko, and her great translate app, tells you everything you want to know. And she shows you how things work. We loved every minute of our stay and hope to be back someday. Thank yoi so much you Yoko-san! And if you want to try fugu, go to Morimoto when you are in Kumamoto. The food was delicious and the owners were so kind. Small restaurant. Highly recommended.

Stayed in October 2024

Loved everything about this place. Traditional Japanese residence, 130 years old, family run. Magical, spiritual surrounds at the doorstep of one of the most beautiful temples I have seen. We booked in for a breakfast - Instagram worthy, a delight to the eye and the taste buds. Very welcoming hosts.

Stayed in September 2024

Toilet and washroom have to share amongst all guests… though their conditions are clean and good. Not suitable for family traveling with young kids or elderlies.

Excellent Japanese breakfast we’ve ever had. The building is historical

Stayed in July 2024

Beautiful 100+ year old house located on a hill right next to Honmyoji Temple. Lovely hosts who were very welcoming. I would love to return here!

Stayed in July 2024

400 year-old minshuku Set on Temple grounds. Wonderful experience.

Stayed in July 2024

Host was very welcoming on our arrival, even with our language barrier. The host always used google translate to communicate with us, and happily accommodated our request for an early check in. Great traditional Japanese breakfast

Stayed in June 2024

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Beautiful and traditional Japanese guesthouse in unique surroundings next to ancient temples. Kind and helpful staff.

Stayed in May 2024

I had an amazing time staying here. The hotel in steeped in history, making you feel as if you've gone back to a simpler and more peaceful time. If you are looking for an authentic Kumamoto experience, look no further than Minshuku Hiroshimaya. The owner is a delight to talk to as well, and goes out of her way to make you feel welcome.

Stayed in February 2024

The only complaint I have is that it's a little difficult to access. If you come by foot, you need to cary everything a long way from the tram stop and then up quite a few stairs. If you have a rental car though, there is parking, so you should be fine.

This place is absolutely incredible! The hosts are kind and sweet, the facilities are cosy, and the space is soothing and aesthetic. The building apparently is 100 years old, so it has a very traditional Japanese character which is exactly what you want from a trip here. The hosts also volunteered to drive me to the train station so I would be on time for the next leg of my journey. I stayed here only overnight, but it's the sort of place that makes you wish you had stayed for longer.

Stayed in April 2024