Our stay was PERFECT in every way. The house is so thoughtfully designed and with such good taste. Everything is super clean and tidy yet very cozy and it feels like home. The shower rooms are wonderful, the rooms are spacious, the kitchen has absolutely everything and all such good quality. We stayed two nights and visited the world heritage sites nearby. You can get to Ainokura walking 30/40 minutes. The others are reached by bus and the bus stop is right in front of the house. You have a supermarket 2 blocks away, two bakeries from Which I totally recommend the bread / doughnut with red bean paste and the cakes. We also had a wonderful dinner in one of the restaurants. The host was so kind and attentive to every detail. I totally fully recommend staying here. Wonderful experience!

Stayed in April 2024

They had stink bugs around the property do to the mountains around

Very quiet very clean. This is a shared house.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was perfect. There were many thoughtful touches and a lot of useful information.

Comfortable and peaceful place to stay with a very friendly welcome. It’s a relaxing place to stay in a very convenient location and we would love to return.

Stayed in April 2024

Very nice and cosy guest house, with a spacious common area and super friendly owner. It was a pleasure to stay. Great value. Recommend it.

Stayed in March 2024

Bug, bug and bug! Maybe it was a worst day then usual and we’re in the mountains, that’s why I didn’t put a bad rating but I captured 14 stink bug in the room in 6h, so if bug are too much for you be aware

-Staff was kind -The property is wonderful -Great location the see Ainokura -The bed were great

Stayed in March 2024

Can't think of anything

Great place with everything you need for a comfortable and great value stay. We really liked the conversations with the host.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing. Except the stinkbugs, but that isnt their fault.

I loved everything.

Stayed in February 2024

There was absolutely no issue with this property.

The property is amazing. Everything is newly done and fully functional. There is plenty of space in the rooms and common areas. The bathrooms are fantastic. The view from the room is also beautiful. The property manager is the most lovely man. He was chatty and helped us with our bus for the next day! He is a true host!

Stayed in January 2024

Whilst close to Ainokura (Which is certainly beautiful and worth a tip to), Shimonashi- the town itself is pretty quiet. The only two Izakaya the bakery there weren't open when I was there (mid-winter). There is a small grocery store though, so you won't starve or anything! And owing to the Guest House's woody, cabin-like interiors, there are bugs about. Rather large and noisy ones too! The host provided a bug-catcher of sorts though, which worked.

The owner was very friendly, helpful and kind. The facilities were clean and plentiful. The room was larger than expected and comfortable. The guest house is a 30 minute walk from Ainokura - though the walk is steep, and involves walking alongside main roads. There's a bus stop a few houses over that travels there frequently enough too though, and I recommend taking that!

Stayed in February 2024

The owner is very nice and welcoming, free parking in front of the house, it was comfortable staying here.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

The location is superb, very near to Shimonashi bus stop, one of the stops on the World Heritage Bus. The owner is very friendly and detailed in ensuring that we know where to go. The rooms are clean and comfortable.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing :)

Super clean, beautiful, great location if you want to be in the countryside, very friendly and helpful owner!

Stayed in December 2023

Everything was clean and nicely put together! The owner is very very kind and shared some nearby restaurants and way to Ainokura. The hostel is located very near to the bus station. The toilet and shower room were very clean and the room was spacious! The owner also had a heater in the shower room, which I thought was so thoughtful. Would definitely stay here again if I’m visiting!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

It is a clean, comfortable and cosy guesthouse. The owner is very friendly and helpful. Definitely one of the best stay I have in Japan.

Stayed in November 2023

bugs

owner is super nice

Stayed in November 2023

The host was very nice. The place was nice, cosy and clean. Love the kitchen and the coffee. Would have did some light cooking of I was staying for more nights!

Stayed in November 2023

I like it all, couldn't fault property

Very close to heritage sites, 30 mins walk. Beautiful timber construction, timber smelt very nice. Kitchen facilities. Fantastic restaurant only one in town only metres away. Owner Manager very helpful. Over all I had a great stay. I'd definitely stay again if I was travelling out that way. Bus also drops and returns only metres from property so although JR doesn't go there it's easy on world heritage bus. Photo of toilet was to send a friend, it's on an angle and seat is heated.

Stayed in November 2023

There is nothing

The owner was so helpful and we did almost late night check in , he was supportive till we reach the room and complete the check in process.

Stayed in October 2023

None

Closed to the bus stop. Walking distance to the Ainokura village. Clean, comfortable, and lovely host.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing.

Gokayama Base is located near Ainokura Gassho-zukuri village, just a few minutes on foot (there are shortcuts which the villagers will point out). The hotel is beautiful, nicely appointed, has everything one needs for a short stay, is spotlessly clean and full of nice little touches like pot noodles available for a small fee. But the best bit of it all is Gokayama Base’s owner. He is an incredibly nice man who is the embodiement of hospitality. I failed to read the instructions properly, so we arrived earlier than expected for check-in; still he arrived and, with a smile, proceeded to check us in. We spoke no Japanese and he spoke little English, but it worked out just fine. He gave us plenty of tips to make our stay memorable. The next day, for some reason the bus to Takaoka failed to turn up; I mentioned it off-chance to the owner - in case he knew something we didn’t - and in a moment he arrived and offered us a lift to Johana station, without wanting any money. I want to stress it wasn’t something we expected him to do, he just did it out of the kindness of his heart. Bottom line = if you’re in Ainokura, if you want to see this magical part of Japan, stay at Gokayama base.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Very welcoming staff. great facilities, very clean. We didn't use it but there is also a well-equipped kitchen

Stayed in September 2023

Best place we slept in Japan so far! Cozy, news structure, lovely staff, extremely clean and well located.

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing

Everything about this place was excellent. The host was incredibly helpful. It was very spacious, quiet and clean.

Stayed in July 2023

We arrived on a Saturday night at 5pm and there was nowhere to eat. All the local restaurants were closed. We had to drive to another town for dinner. If we did not have a car there would be no food.

Clean, nice renovation, good bathroom, friendly owner

Stayed in July 2023