Rating & Reviews : Guesthouse SORA Chikatsuyu

Accommodation

Guestroom

(4.8 / 5)

Baths

(4.6 / 5)

Meals

(4.9 / 5)

Location

(4.8 / 5)

Reception & Service

(5 / 5)

Results: 177 View Reviews

Date: Apr/2026

United States (Female, age **)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

Lovely homestay

We had a great stay at the Sora guesthouse. Access is right off the trail. Naomi gave us a summary of our options for the next day’s walk that included walking , bus stops, and even the weather! The food was fantastic and we had good conversation with Naomi and Yasu and the other guests. They even went above and beyond to ship my partner’s forgotten sunglasses to our next hotel. We stayed in the apartment with a private bathroom and small kitchen. Highly recommend staying here.

Date: Mar/2026

United States (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

Wonderful Stay

We loved Guesthouse SORA! Naomi and Yasuyuki welcomed us with open arms. They fed us 3 amazing meals, and we spent a lovely dinner together getting to know one another. The room was spacious and clean, and Naomi was a helpful Kumano guide. We had a really spectacular time, and would whole-heatedly recommend SORA to anyone planning on doing the pilgrimage!

Date: Mar/2026

United Kingdom (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.60

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

Friendly hosts in lovely Japanese house

No guest review.

Date: Mar/2026

Taiwan (Male, age 20-29)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Dec/2025

Taiwan (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.40

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 4, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Dec/2025

Australia (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.60

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 4, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

- No subject -

No guest review.

Date: Nov/2025

United Kingdom (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

I would give a higher rating if I could!

Me, my husband and our 2 friends absolutely loved staying with Naomi-san and Yasau-san. It was a highlight of the trip, they were so lovely to chat to over dinner and the food was so delicious, especially the beef stew and the rice! The rooms were beautiful with a view over into Naomi-san’s garden. Would love to came back and see them again :)

Date: Nov/2025

France (Male, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.80

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

Great modern vibe

This place has a modern service feel to it. It was en enjoyable experience with fantastic innkeepers.

Date: Nov/2025

New Zealand (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

So grateful

Naomi and her husband are so gracious - we were a bit early and she couldn't have been kinder. She also went out of her way to ensure we knew our options for the bus as the next day is long and was predicted to be rainy. She went over the same information with all of us, and made our meals together a truly great experience. She also gave me the best Gluten free meals of any place I stayed- I wish I could find where she found the buns! Thank you Naomi!

Date: Oct/2025

Switzerland (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

- No subject -

No guest review.

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