Nodokeya

The manager was friendly and happy to suggest places and shops nearby. I also liked that they stay open over long weekends and New Year's holidays whenever guests are booked, which is great for people who love to travel. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area. I was concerned the low rate might mean a run-down guesthouse, but the place was wonderful and surpassed what I expected. My renovated room had an antique feel and plenty of space, with a bedroom and living room. I stayed in the annex, while the showers are apparently only in the main building, a 2-3 minute walk away. For about 3400 yen per person, having showers at all felt like a great deal.

The rooms were great, and the facilities were really nice (*^_^*). Since it used to be a ryokan, it has that going for it, and the rates were reasonable. The owner was very friendly!!! The one downside was another guest who kept clicking their tongue, fidgeting, and tapping loudly on a laptop for no reason. It was all the same person lol. Since this is both a residence and accommodation, I couldn't bring myself to say anything to their face, lol.

I was passing through and stopped for a look. The entrance was fairly easy to spot, and I was able to look around inside. It's a charming guesthouse in the countryside with a great location. I'll check it out next time.

It looked like a nice place and caught my interest, so I went in to ask about it. Unfortunately, nobody was home. I tried asking the neighbors too, but they didn't know anything. What a shame.