Rating & Reviews : Minshuku Mandokoro

Accommodation

Guestroom

(3.8 / 5)

Baths

(3 / 5)

Meals

(4.2 / 5)

Location

(4.6 / 5)

Reception & Service

(4.4 / 5)

Results: 254 View Reviews

Date: Oct/2026

Germany (Male, age 70-79)

Overall:

4.80

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

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No guest review.

Date: Oct/2026

United States (Female, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.40

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

Good place to stay

We had a cozy time staying here. It was truly a farmstay. Rustic but comfortable conditions. You can tell that they work so hard. Food was good and comforting.

Date: Sep/2026

Germany (Male, age **)

Overall:

2.40

Individual: Guestroom 2, Baths 1, Meals 4, Location 3, Reception & Service 2
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

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No guest review.

Date: Sep/2026

Japan (Male, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.80

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

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No guest review.

Date: Jul/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

Homey Stay

I have never slept so hard and comfortable than on the pillow and futon that they had at this guesthouse. Food was incredible, we got to eat dinner with the host's mom (she was the original host until her son took over duties), and had rice from their fields as part of our meal. Bath was needed after a long day. They did not have very good reception inside the house and no wifi, but if you step outside about 10 ft under a roof you would get decent service. I would come back to this town in the fall/summer to see how everything bloomed and the town in motion (and not during a typhoon).

Date: Jul/2026

Germany (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.20

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 3, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

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The village is nearly empty. This means in some years the whole area will be not possibel to stopover for a night. This will be a critical path for the loss for this part of the pilgremage way. You should be aware that you will loose a main tourist attration in the next years, wenn these kind of Minshuku will close. You should act fast.

Date: Jul/2026

France (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.60

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths 1, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 3
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

Rediscovering the Prestige of Yesteryear

A messy house makes a very bad impression when guests arrive. After a cold welcome, people were nice and friendly. Toilets and sink were very dirty. Meals were all great. Wishing both of you good health !

Date: May/2026

Japan (Male, age 60-69)

Overall:

5.00

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

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No guest review.

Date: May/2026

Japan (Male, age 50-59)

Overall:

3.40

Individual: Guestroom 2, Baths 2, Meals 4, Location 5, Reception & Service 4
Plan: Supper, Breakfast & Lunch box

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No guest review.

Date: May/2026

Canada (Female, age 50-59)

Overall:

4.60

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

We were warmly welcomed into their home.

The owner and his mother greeted us warmly. We enjoyed watching the documentary from a few years ago about the minshuku and the surrounding area. The food showcased local ingredients and while the food was not completely vegetarian, my husband managed as they were plenty of vegetarian elements. We really appreciated the tasty lunchbox including a few welcome sweets. The owner was also very helpful in helping us use the washing machine. Our room was a lovely tatami room with plenty of hanging space and classic decorations.

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