Beautiful traditional hotel with a modern twist located in a wonderful area. The hostel Alrik is very kind and has good tips for local activities. Besides, he made designed the place with style and keeps it clean. Even the beds were comfortable, whicht is quite rare for a Japanese style room. The neighbourhood offers some of the best mountain and Gorge views of the island. You can cook at the guesthouse or head out for diner at the local restaurants next to the guesthouse. Highly recommend to stay here.

Stayed in November 2024

This is, without a doubt, the most enchanting place we have stayed in Japan so far. Every aspect of this guesthouse exudes thoughtfulness and care, crafted with a deep sense of love for the details. The beds are luxuriously comfortable, everything gleams with immaculate cleanliness, and the communal spaces are a perfect blend of tranquility and functionality, ideal for unwinding or even working, thanks to the excellent Wi-Fi. Alrik, the heart and soul of this guesthouse, is an exceptional host—kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. His fluency in both English and Japanese were impressive, and his local recommendations were great - we even made friends with some of the local people and would love to return one day to see them all again. The village itself, nestled in the serene ambience of Kito's mountains and untouched nature, is a gem. It offers everything you could need: a delightful local restaurant, a couple of convenience stores, a delicious coffee stand, and even a small yet captivating photography gallery. Originally, we planned for just two nights here, but the allure of this place held us for five. It’s a testament to how magical it truly is, and we hope to return someday to relive the experience.

Stayed in November 2024

Everything! The house is beautifully designed and we loved that it's different than most Japanese guest houses. It's lovely to have such a modern and cozy concept in a small town, away from the crowds. There is actually a lot of charm in the town and it was one of our favorite stops on a month-long trip to Japan. That is also because of Alrik, who manages the property. He was so kind, hospitable, and friendly! We felt welcomed as friends, not just hotel guests. He did everything we could to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. There is a beautiful forest around, the view from the top of the town is lovely, so is the walk by the river and sunset. The Shinto shrine was such a special experience too! Thank you, Alrik and Next Chapter for this beautiful stay! We will come back to the area just to visit the guest house again, especially if Alrik is still running it!

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing.

Everything is perfect! Wonderful property in a quiet village. Great hosts. Great ambiance.

Stayed in June 2024

Thank you very much Erik, I had a wonderful time at your place! I wish you all the best for the future, hopefully many people can come and enjoy this unique place which enables people on a budget to experience Kito and Shikoku :)

Stayed in June 2024

Nothing!

Such a fantastic place! Nice design, SO clean, great facility and the best service ever - Alrik was fantastic and welcoming. We felt very much at home. Anyone trying to decide if they should book or not - DO IT! Thank you for everything.

Stayed in May 2024

Loved everything.

This place is incredible! Our favourite accommodation in two weeks of travel. Beautiful design, super comfortable beds, lovely staff, fantastic facilities. The town is super cute - we lived getting deep into the mountains and valleys of Shikoku. Highly recommend adding this destination to your trip!

Stayed in April 2024

Coziness, everything was perfect

Stayed in March 2024

We like all

Clean, comfortable, homey, beautiful place to stay. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

Loved everything about my stay here. They upgraded me to a private room, which I was so grateful for. The guesthouse is a renovated ryokan with a beautiful modern design. The rooms, common areas, kitchen, and bathrooms were spacious and well-equipped. Nice and warm inside as it was built well to keep out the cold (some other places I stayed in were quite cold). Everything was clean and quiet, and the area was peaceful. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. There's a cafe a few minutes drive away, which was also really pretty. Kito Cafe Nishiumori. Will definitely be coming back next time!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Hosts are friendly. Clean and tidy.

Stayed in September 2023

Really nice guesthouse, tastefully renovated and decorated, situated in a quiet village where you can relax and enjoy the nature and village life. We spent 2 nights there and our stay was comfortable. Our room was big, the beds comfortable. The kitchen is nice and it has everything one need for preparing meals. Tyler is a very friendly host which likes to share his knowledge about the region, thank you for this.

Stayed in August 2023

Nice and clean, comfortable

Very nice decorated

Stayed in August 2023

Wow... what can I say? This place blew us away. The décor, the beds, the facilities - all of them were absolutely top class. We had a fantastic nights sleep and woke up feeling extremely refreshed the next day. Alrik was an amazing host - who answered a myriad of questions about life in rural Shikoku, and even offered us some free beers! If you're looking for place to stay in Tokushima, please check this place out!

Stayed in May 2023

Very comfortable place to stay, beautifully designed throughout, reflecting both the older Japanese style, and a more modern design. Great to have use of a well prepared kitchen, and a super lovely area for relaxing/eating.. All in all far exceeded our expectations, and excellent value for money!

Stayed in April 2023

A beautiful and well designed place in the middle of an amazing mountain landscape. Colour themed Japanese style private rooms, very clean and a cozy common area with a well equipped kitchen. The guesthouse provides all the information you need for the area and a warm welcome from the staff. I would stay again for sure!

Stayed in May 2023

The building was amazing, everything was super clean and new. Excellent facilities, welcoming and chilled atmosphere. Really comfy futons. We would have stayed longer if we could! Alrik was a brilliant host, he offered us tips for local hikes and waterfalls.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing not to like about the hotel or the host.

The owner was very welcoming and helpful. The place looks/is brand new and beautiful. The room was big and comfortable and the view was really nice. All was very clean and tidy.

Stayed in April 2023

Private and shared spaces are bright and spacious. The kitchen is perfect for cooking not only breakfast but also dinner.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing…it’s perfect.

Beautiful place. They’ve renovated it really well. It’s very comfortable and really well done.

Stayed in February 2023

The location is difficult to get to, but personally I think that's part of the charm.

Everything. The place is lushly appointed, the owner was very friendly and helpful. Just try to get in a little early because it's a small town and everything closes quickly.

Stayed in January 2023

noises made by other guests

kitchen facilities are very good

Stayed in January 2023

I recently stayed at this gem of a guest house situated deep in the Shikoku countryside. I was cycling between Anan and Kochi and was looking for something about halfway between the two cities and I happened upon The Next Chapter. The calm surroundings, the immaculately clean interior and the kind hospitality of Alrik and Tyler made for a great one night stay. Even the elderly neighbour across the road brought me a small, Japanese breakfast when she saw me working on my bike in the morning. I had dinner at the nearby restaurant which was delicious. If you are looking to experience the quiet life in rural Japan, this is the place. The road from Anan to Kochi is also stunning as it hugs the river canyon on the side of the steeply rising slopes. I had perfect weather during the ride and the changing autumn leaves made for a gorgeous ride.

Stayed in November 2022

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Stayed in December 2024