Rating & Reviews : Old Trail Guesthouse & Restaurant

Accommodation

4.19

Guestroom

(3.8 / 5)

Baths

(3.7 / 5)

Meals

(4.3 / 5)

Location

(4.8 / 5)

Reception & Service

(4.3 / 5)

Results: 33 View Reviews

Date: Mar/2026

China (Male, age 30-39)

Overall:

5.00

Individual: Guestroom 5, Baths 5, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper (Seasonal Regular Menu), Breakfast & Lunch box

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No guest review.

Date: Mar/2026

Sweden (Male, age **)

Overall:

4.75

Individual: Guestroom 4, Baths -, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper (Seasonal Regular Menu), Breakfast & Lunch box

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No guest review.

Date: Mar/2026

United States (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.80

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

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No guest review.

Date: Dec/2025

Norway (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.40

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

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The guesthouse is perfectly placed along the road. It's run by a sweet couple that were very friendly and accommodating, providing both good food and good conversation. You share the house with them but we felt we were able to retreat to our room for privacy and go out and have a nice chat as we wanted. The accommodation itself was very clean and tidy.

Date: Dec/2025

China (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.40

Individual: Guestroom 3, Baths 4, Meals 5, Location 5, Reception & Service 5
Plan: Supper (Seasonal Regular Menu), Breakfast & Lunch box

A very unforgettable night

The host was super kind and warm. All the facilities in the house were done by themselves so please be patient and respectful when using them. We shared the guest room with the host though the privacy is a bit concern. Really like the seasonal dinner menu especially the soup and desert. The time we spent with the host was really nice and unforgettable.

Date: Nov/2025

Australia (Female, age 30-39)

Overall:

2.40

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

Please don’t book here

My friend and I arrived after walking 17km to the hosts fighting between themselves. We were greeted by the male host as though our very presence was an offence. Once we were eventually let inside we were berated by the male host on our incorrect shoe etiquette, this set the tone for the stay. The hosts slept in the adjoining room with a flimsy door to separate us and them, very little privacy. We were advised there is a house cat who was calling out and scratching on the dividing door and directed to not open the door under any circumstances. My friend accidentally opened this door and the male host flew into a rage. We are two female hikers and we felt intimidated. Our stay resembled a survive or die strategy, we were completely at the mercy of these hosts for shelter and food. I am still traumatised by this experience. There were some odd behaviours like turning the heating on full blast while the doors and windows were open. I was also personally pressured to hand over my personal contact details, along with details of my profession. This stay has marked our trip to Japan in a devastating way. Lastly the male host charged us exorbitant tax on our drinks which we purchased the night before and washing was offered but with a charge. Be warned.

Date: Nov/2025

Spain (Male, age 30-39)

Overall:

4.00

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

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No guest review.

Date: Nov/2025

Singapore (Female, age 40-49)

Overall:

4.40

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

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No guest review.

Date: Nov/2025

United States (Male, age 40-49)

Overall:

5.00

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

Old Trail Guest House is the perfect place for those wanting to go a little past Chikatsuya.

We arrived a little early at the Old Trail Guest House after a decently long second day, the Guest House is literally right on the trail which is nice when you want to get right back to it the following morning. Since we were early, the room was still being prepared, so we hung out in the front area which had chairs and umbrellas for relaxing in. I decided to stay in Tsugizakura because I wanted to shave a few kms off of my third day by adding them to the second. Denis and Miyumi were delightful hosts and we had a great dinner, great conversation, and some home made jam. Dinner was seasoned with herbs from the garden, everything was fresh and delicious. The Guest House is traditional - boots left at the front, slippers (provided) in the house, beds on the floor. The stay was quiet, the beds were comfortable, and the morning's coffee was helpful to get the motor running. And when we were off, the first Oji and stamp of the day is just up the street.

Date: Nov/2025

Australia (Female, age 60-69)

Overall:

4.00

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

After thoughts

We loved the fact that you could just walk from the trail right to this little guest house. There was three of us and it was a very tight squeeze into the room which probably should have only slept 2. The owners were very friendly and the home was spotlessly clean with a small shower room. The meals were European, and although extremely delicious were a little small for our hungry appetite's after walking all day.

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