Just loved it! Loved waking up to the nice view outside through the window! Loved especially the dinners & breakfasts everyday of our stay! Felt like we were having Michelin meals :-). I would go back to stay just for that unique dining experience! We even bought some tea for souvenirs. The room was spacious for the 4 of us. We didn’t have a car but the hosts kindly picked us up & dropped us off at Hongu Station everyday of our stay. Would highly recommend! Thanks to Jordan & Natsumi for the lovely stay!

Stayed in April 2025

The home-cooked meals we had here were spectacular, especially the ten-course dinner which we will remember as our most wonderful evening in Japan. The hosts are incredibly welcoming and it was a privilege to taste the tea they grow on their farm in beautiful surroundings. The two rooms was very comfortable, quiet, and cosy, especially the Japanese style bedroom which has a great view of the valley.

Stayed in March 2025

Generous hospitality, beautiful and peaceful location. They were very accommodating to our dietary needs and made incredible vegan meals for us. Both breakfast and dinner were made with local ingredients from their garden and the area. It gave us a great taste of Japanese cuisine. And of course the tea was delicious. The daily rides in the green van were incredibly helpful!

Stayed in April 2025

This was our best Japnese experience. The hosts, Jordan and Natzumi did everything to make us welcome and comfortable. The food was the highlight of our stay, don't miss the dinner. Hongu is at the middle of the Kumano trail, we came with a car so we could visit different parts of the trail.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything, An excellent host who took great pride in ensuring you were comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

Location is a bit out of the way from the Kumano Kodo, but host offered to drive us to a few places and the dinner and everything else totally made up for the location. The actual place, views and village are also really nice.

Make sure to have the tea dinner! Can be organised separate from the booking. Was one of the best dinners we’ve had in 5 weeks in Japan. The hosts are great and went out of their way to make sure we got the most out of our stay.

Stayed in December 2024

The initial directions didn’t work well either google maps

It had everything we needed. Host s mine of information about tea and food exceptional

Stayed in November 2024

We had a wonderful stay at this accommodation. Breakfast and dinner were amazing, regional cuisine with local products, prepared and arranged with great care. Jordan was a very helpful and accommodating host and picked us up at the bus station when we arrived. We were also lucky enough to spontaneously book a visit of the hosts' tea farm - an interesting and unique experience for us.

Stayed in October 2024

Courtesy and hospitality of the hosts. Wonderful meals and Jordan’s stories about them. Tasting menu for dinner - culinary experience. Tasting teas. Beautiful view from the terrace above Kumano river. Location at the edge of the village. Tranquility of the place. Starry nights. Travel advice. Ease of communication in English.

Stayed in October 2024

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We had such a great stay with Natsumi and Jordan! They were both very wonderful hosts. If you're unsure of whether or not to do dinner there, do it! The food is sourced locally and Natsumi is an incredible chef. We felt lucky we could purchase some of Natsumi's tea to take home with us! Jordan picked us up in town, dropped us off at an onsen and then picked us back up and took us to the guesthouse. Serene location, clean room, very comfortable futons!

Stayed in October 2024

The facility was dated and the shower facility was in the separate building.

Jordan was friendly and provided us with exellent explanation about tea malking and food served for breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in September 2024

The host drove me to the Hongu Shrine, thanks to him I don’t need to walk more than 40mins to catch my morning bus. very nice stay!

Stayed in September 2024

We had a special stay at this guesthouse, enjoying beautiful home cooked meals with ingredients grown in the garden and caught locally. The accommodation is some way from the town but hosts offer transportation and trips to local onsen, sharing knowledge and authentic hospitality.

Stayed in May 2024

Simple but had all the basic amenities. Kept clean and organized. We did not use the bunk bed. The Tatami mats allowed to just put the mattress on the floor and sleep on them. We slept facing the windows and the view towards the mountain was really great. Jordan and Natsumi were very welcoming and friendly. Jordan provided us with interesting information about their tea plantations. The food was centered around vegetables from their own garden and tea plantations. Which was a very unique experience.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing!

The communication, the food, the view, the warmth and enthusiasm of the hosts to give USA wonderful stay was perfect

Stayed in June 2024

Jorden is very helpful and service is very good. The food is very delicious.

Stayed in May 2024

Everyone was so thoughtful and helpful. The food was amazing, all vegetables grown by the family and the fish caught from the river opposite the room I stayed in. The room was so comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

A bit far off from Hongu. Be sure to buy food before coming

Very clean and loved that the toilet was in the room

Stayed in May 2024

The hosts provided pick up to arrive to the hostel and free transportation to an onsen of my choice. The food was delicious with ingredients from their farm or neighbours. The dinner came with a unique surprise

Stayed in April 2024

The hosts were extremely kind and helpful. They offer pickup from Hongu, making access to the property easy as well as drop off to the Onsen of your choice. The food was delicious. The room was simple but clean and spacious with beautiful views of the mountains, river and surrounding countryside. After a long day of hiking, it was amazing. Highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2024

Very far from any restaurants or convenience store. The shower is not in the room and is shared. Anyway a good balance between quality and cost. The host is very kind - but he is a westerner, while you probably would prefer to meet japanese hosts after you travel such a long distance...

So far from busy Japan! Lovely place in the countryside. The room was very large with the private restroom.

Stayed in October 2024

Nothing in particular

Our conversations with Jordan

Stayed in July 2024

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Stayed in April 2025

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Stayed in April 2025