It's not about not liking, just a matter of setting expectations. It's a hostel, bathrooms and shower are shared, but very clean. The walls between the rooms are exceptionally thin, so don't expect privacy

Baba is an exceptional host, fluent in English and fun to talk with and help with everything you need. The place has a unique vibe, encouraging interaction between guests and a nice place to hang

Stayed in April 2025

There may be large spiders in the house if you are scared of them. I had one next to me that I told I will be leaving soon so please don't move. ;)

A home away from home that was comfortable and comforting. The hostess Barbara is very warm and hospitable and gave the best recommendations to suit the traveller's needs. The place is as described and we loved the Japanese style room we slept in on the 2nd floor. We stayed 7 nights and cooked in the kitchen, hung out with the other guests and Babara and had a jolly good time! Loved the place and want to come back!

Stayed in April 2025

Thank you so much Barbara! The house is gorgeous, with spacious rooms and everything you need, Barbara is very helpful and nice and helped me make my plans to visit everything I wanted ✨ I would recommend anytime

Stayed in April 2025

Having a car was very helpful, the buses don't drive often on Yakushima. But the location is reasonably close to Miyanoura port. After a few days on the island I discovered that hitchhiking is very easy on Yakushima. For the adventurous travellers this is probably the cheapest and fastest way to move about the island.

The host was amazing, one of the most cheerful person I have met in Japan. I was completely in awe when I saw the interior of the house, so beautiful. The old house was renovated while preserving the soul of the almost 100 years old building.

Stayed in April 2025

The location is a little far from the hubs (eg there are no restaurants very close by) but with a car this is not a problem and there is a beautiful kitchen to cook in.

The host is incredible and the house is so traditional and beautiful

Stayed in March 2025

Love my stay!

Stayed in February 2025

Very authentic Japanese style home with comfortable futon beds

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing. It’s a great place

Wonderful place. Great location, Beautiful landscape from the window In a small village on the north shore of the island. The highlight is the owner Kimika is one of the nicest people I met in Japan. She is very friendly and helpful. She is a calligraphy artist and she gave us a demo. It was fascinating. We had a wonderful time over there thanks to her friendly and generous personality. I highly recommend staying in the special place. It made my experience in Yakushima.

Stayed in December 2024

None

Lovely host , wonderful othentic Japanese yardo. Clean Warm bedding with scent of cedar tree. Perfect

Stayed in December 2024

The guesthouse is not soundproof, but this is 100% part of the charm.

This place immediately felt like home. Very traditional guesthouse with an amazing host. We had a really good time and this was the perfect base to explore Yakushima for us. We also enjoyed socialising with other guests.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing. It’s better to have a car when visiting, as it gives you more freedom. And if you are a very light sleeper, you might need earplugs. Because the house is so old, you can hear your upstairs neighbour a bit. Didn’t bother us at all though! Thank you so much for the wonderful stay.

If you love staying at a traditional Japanese house and sleeping on futon, this is the perfect place for you. The host is super friendly, speaks perfect English and helps you wherever she can. The kitchen and common space are clean and well equipped. The shower room and toilet are also really new.

Stayed in November 2024

The hostel is a bit out of the way and would be difficult to access without a car. As long as you have a car, I would recommend this place. The island bus schedule is not very accommodating for visitors and if you miss one bus, it could ruin your plans for the entire day, especially if you plan to do any of the longer hikes.

The host was super friendly and helpful. She was welcoming and gave us lots of recommendations on hikes and places to eat. The room was very spacious and the futon beds were surprisingly comfortable. The house has a lot of character. It's an older wood building and it has lots of creaky floors, but the common room is large and there is a full kitchen. Plenty of bathrooms and two shower rooms.

Stayed in November 2024

NONE everything was perfect

Everything was truly exceptional! The host is incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Her hospitality and generosity went above and beyond, even inviting us to a wonderful dinner with her neighbors, where we made beautiful connections. The entire property is stunning, with traditional Japanese architecture and beautifully designed rooms. The kitchen is well-equipped with high-quality coffee and tea available, making our stay comfortable and memorable. Highly recommended! I really hope to come back one day.

Stayed in October 2024

We had the most amazing time at the guesthouse. The host Barbara has created a very unique place and you can experience sleeping in a beautiful traditional japanese house. We absolutely loved it!

Stayed in October 2024

Love that place. Barbara the host is just really great and helpful, her house is so authentic and special.

Stayed in October 2024

If you don’t have a car it’s quite tricky to get here. You can take the bus which operates every hour from the port or take a cab which costs around 3000¥. Otherwise it’s located in a beautiful village called isso.

I just love this 宿(yado)! The old cedar smell is amazing. The owner (Barbarasan) is very kind and helpful. The building is really something special and I highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in September 2024

The thing I liked the most about the property was how nice Barbara and Aki were. Some of the nicest guest room owners I’ve ever encountered. Our room was big and clean and the property itself had a very nice vibe as a wooden traditional house. All the other guests (both Japanese and foreigners) were all very friendly and Barbara facilitated friendly interactions between everyone. They were also providing good tips and advice about what to do in Yakushima, and were keen on helping foreigners who don’t speak Japanese (by calling restaurants for example).

Stayed in September 2024

If you don’t have a car, you need to plan around the bus schedule in advance as it does not run frequently.

Beautiful Japanese wooden house close to Isso beach and near the bus stop. There’s a kitchen in the house so you can cook your own meals. The owner (Barbara) is very nice!

Stayed in July 2024

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The room was really big, everything was very clean. A nice kitchen and living room to share. Location is close to the beach. The staff is really nice and makes sure you feel welcome all the time!

Stayed in August 2024

Everything is good

Great place, the host was sooooo nice! There is a good vibe around this place:) we stayed there with our child and enjoyed the nature, everything was fine!

Stayed in August 2024

It is a beautiful old Japanese place. Spacious, with all needed facilities, cozy, comfortable and with fantastic owner and friends! We were lucky to have a very nice groep of people who also stayed at the guesthouse and had a very nice evening on Yakushima. It is very close to the harbor, turtles and sunsets 🤗😍 Thank you Barbara and Ling! 🫶🏼

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Beautiful and very old wooden house with spacious tatami room. Its owner Barbara is a very friendly and helpful lady.

Stayed in August 2024

Barbara was one of the nicest hosts I’ve ever encountered. Also the house is so comfortable and beautiful.

Stayed in August 2024

The ambiance was exceptional. The staff demonstrated exceptional friendliness and professionalism. The accommodations were suitably spacious.

Stayed in July 2024