Rating & Reviews : Guesthouse HOUSEN
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Date: Nov/2026
4.60
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After a very long wet walk we felt very happy to be showered, In pyjamas and having a delicious meal. Owners helped dry out our belongings and drove us to bus stop next morning. All meals large, including our bento box. Comfortable guest room. Easy to locate.
Date: Nov/2026
5.00
Fantastic Stay
We had a lovely time at Guesthouse HOUSEN, it was a beautiful and relaxing place to stay after a hard day of hiking. The people who run it were lovely, the food was amazing, the beds were comfortable, the entire property was very clean, tidy and we really appreciated even being able to do laundry. Best of all, the owner was kind enough to offer us a short ride the next morning. I'd highly recommend Guesthouse Housen, we loved it.
Date: Nov/2026
4.40
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Date: Nov/2026
4.80
Caring, personalized stay
What lovely hosts! Truly felt like they were our guardians of the Kumano Kodo; they made sure we were well fed, our plans were solid, and we started our hike on the right foot. Being immediately on the trail also helped greatly. Thank you to our incredible hosts!
Date: Oct/2026
4.60
Great place to stay.
Not right on the track, but worth the walk. The hosts’ son runs the cafe and bar as a separate business. Very pleasant, but no English. The accommodation was clean and comfortable, the food spectacular. Very welcome shower. Husband speaks English, not the wife, who is the amazing cook. The host gave us a lift to the bus stop next morning, very convenient. We didn’t learn their names unfortunately, it was a bit anonymous.
Date: Oct/2026
4.25
Great location & stomach filling meals
The HOUSEN is near the trailhead, even though it's a bit far from the town centre (which has no convenience stores). I arrived at HOUSEN in late afternoon, and the owner, Mr. Shiotani, welcomed me and showed me the facilities. The dinner was served at 6:30. I was shocked by the quantity and varieties of food. Since HOUSEN only hosts one 'group' customer each day, I was the only customer, even though there are three bedrooms. I was very satisfied with a full tummy, as the tasty food replenished my energy after the long hike. I ordered a large bottle of beer which only costs 700 yen. Since HOUSEN only hosts one 'group' customer each day, I was the only customer, even though there were three bedrooms available. The breakfast is served at 6:30 since I need to start the hike at 7am. The portion was still substantial for me, so I was unable to finish the cake and all the bread. Shiotani-san asked me to bring some for the hike, but I only picked a small mandarin. I opened the lunchbox during the lunch break. It was the second time I was shocked. The traditional 'mehari sushi' めはり寿司 was huge! The HOUTEN is very generous about food, and the owner, Shiotani-san, makes sure the customers won't be starved. Here are some suggestions for the meals: 1. Can ask the customer whether they would prefer Western or Japanese food for breakfast (I like Japanese-style breakfast rather than bacon or sausage). 2. The Mehari sushi can be made in 2 smaller pieces or cut in half. (I understand the traditional one served in a large piece, but it was a bit difficult to eat.) 3. Can add half of a banana or a small mandarin in the lunchbox, rather than sausage and savoury food.
Date: Oct/2026
5.00
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Very satisfied
Date: Sep/2026
4.80
Delightful rest, meal and location
My hosts were so welcoming and kind. The food was plentiful and delicious. Having the cafe next door with cold beer and a lovely green view was a bonus.
Date: Sep/2026
4.60
Comfortable and clean accomodation
It was a bit weird being the only guest in the Guesthouse as the only common area is shared with the hosts, but the food was excellent (including the lunchbox), the room was clean and comfortable, the washing machine and dryer were free to use, and the owner gave me a lift to the bus stop in the morning
Date: Aug/2026
5.00
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No guest review.
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