Kyoto, Japan
Positive section of review
It’s beautiful for starters. It’s well decorated and you can tell someone put their heart into it. Very clean and quiet. There’s a common shower room with a tub and a stacked kitchen. Both were very nice and offer all that is needed for a comfortable stay. The owner is very compassionate and was helpful. We were touched by how genuinely welcoming he was. Language barrier wasn’t an issue, and for complicated communication Google Translate can be used. The whole neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, with many excellent restaurants. The nearby sushi, okonomiyaki and yakiniku were amazing and the prices are good. Overall the best place to stay if you’re traveling for friends, and looking to steer away from the crowded parts of Kyoto. There’s a bus station right next to the house. Route 5. Google the timetable for “bus route 5 takaragaike”
Negative section of review
Nothing
Shingū, Japan
Positive section of review
Extremely clean and organized. We only stayed for one night so we didn’t make use of all of its facilities, but it has ever you need, even for cooking. The host was very helpful.
Negative section of review
Nothing
Kyoto, Japan
Positive section of review
Everything is tasteful and appealingly designed. Spacious rooms, wide dining choices. Fantastic location - smack in the middle of Kyoto. Courteous and helpful staff.
Negative section of review
Nothing!
Narita, Japan
Positive section of review
Excellent location minutes from the airport with a free shuttle back and forth. Late check out an option with an hourly fee.
Koyasan, Japan
Positive section of review
Great experience at the temple - meditations, morning services... That's the only reason to not put 1 star - see below.
Negative section of review
At the day of check-in we found that guided tour to Okunoin is completely booked out. We checked-in at the earliest time available and there was no extra reservation for the temple pilgrims (while temple monks are the actual guides). It was very discouraging as that was one of the goals of staying in Koyasan. More frustration was added when we went alone and at some point temple's guided tour caught up with us at the very end. Encouraged, we wanted to listen at least the story about Kobo Daishi. However, Ekoin temple monk, pointed at us during the main story and asked - "are you guys part of the tour?" So it looked very much like as money-making enterprise, not spiritual experience shared by the monk. Very discouraging.
Tokyo, Japan
Positive section of review
The first room the hotel assigned was not the best room. I paid more for a higher floor room.
Negative section of review
Personnel very good
Tokyo, Japan
Positive section of review
The location, the facilities.
Negative section of review
Felt that staff assume you find all instructions in your language online which were pasted all over in the elevator. Asking them did not show a welcome face. Maybe this is a so-called Robot Hotel. The single pillow can be bigger.
Takayama, Japan
Positive section of review
Great breakfast.
Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Positive section of review
Great location.
Nara, Japan
Positive section of review
Great onsen.