Iyashinoyado Inishie

We picked Iyashi no Ie Inishie because we wanted to see the cranes at the Izumi City Crane Observation Center and needed a pet-friendly inn. The stay lived up to the reviews: homemade pudding 🍮 was delicious, and the separate cottage was a stress-free place to stay with our dog by our side all day and night. I loved the hearth and the unusual Japanese-style bath. Just keep in mind, it’s not a hot spring.

I didn’t have a pet, but the whole-house rental was really comfortable and relaxing. It’s surrounded by rice paddies, with lovely scenery and a quiet atmosphere. I stayed in the "Yuragi" room, where the bathtub is set inside a tatami room with an alcove. That was a unique experience, and the welcome pudding was delicious. You have to take care of most things yourself, but without the usual inn formalities, I found it even more restful. Since it’s surrounded by rice paddies, bring insect repellent in summer.

The owner was so kind and welcoming, and the pudding was especially good. I loved the private detached house, called Yuragi. It was spacious, with a hearth and kitchen, and a bath in the middle of the Japanese-style room. From the garden bench, you could watch the sun set over the rice fields. Flowers and trees surrounded the place and gave it good privacy. I only stayed one night and wished I could have stayed longer. Dinner came from a nearby restaurant at some point between 5:30 and 6:00, which was a little inconvenient. I took it outside and enjoyed it while watching the sunset.

It was nice to sit outside under the umbrella they provided, smoking in a chair and looking up at the dark sky. Smoking isn’t allowed indoors. Compared with a hotel, some things felt inconvenient or lacking, but spending time in an old-fashioned Japanese house was relaxing. For a stay of several nights, I think a night here is a nice change. It made me appreciate the everyday conveniences we take for granted.