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Reviews of Guest House Koundo

321-1433 Tochigi, Nikko, Takumicho 7-8 , Japan

#1 of 35 Holiday rentals in Nikko

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Review score

Based on 38 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was beautiful and spotlessly clean. It was a gorgeous area. The owner was very kind.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Go ahead and book this ASAP!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing to dislike. The property was warm, multiple airconditioning/heatpump units but even with them off the property seems to be well insulated to combat colder periods.

    We had a wonderful stay here. The owner lives downstairs but he keeps away unless you’re checking in or out. Upon arrival he greeted us with orange juice, a map of the area and recommendations. Daily amenity refills provided, rooms cleaned. Rooms comprised of a twin and tatami/futon room (all upstairs). A wonderful, quiet area very close to all of the action in the World Heritage Area. By booking this property your money goes directly to locals instead of corporations. Experience the real Japan.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was slightly disappointed that we're no cooking/ laundry facilities at the house, but otherwise fab.

    Stunning location, with loads of beautiful, historical and cultural sites within walking distance.. Possibly the most beautiful place I have ever been.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was lovely and all facilities very clean. Host was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful location, ideal for a Nikko trip

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    10
    Great traditional japanese style house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Koundo Guest House is a beautiful 2-store traditional style japanese house located in a lovely neighborhood nearby many touristic spots in Nikko. The manager - a kind and discrete old japanese man who sleeps in a room downstairs - receptioned us with soft drinks and showed us the house facilities and a map of the neighborhood. We loved the whole experience and we certainly want to come back one day.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Friendly host close to temples
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is super close to temples, they can be reached by foot.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A lovely traditional house. Very comfortable and easy access to main attractions in Nikko.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    10
    Authentic Japanese house in pictouresque villlage like environment and walking distance to temple
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like how it was like living in an authentic Japanese house. The old man living downstairs was very helpful despite his imperfect English. He even advised us where to get good food and breakfast nearby and what to visit. The area is so beautiful and picturesque and at walking distance from the main temples. He was always home, so you didn't need keys.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    9.0
    wonderful traditional japanese house, close to all the sights of nikko.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    This traditional house was beautifully presented. We had the whole place to ourselves which was nice.There was under table heater for the cooler nights and mornings. the bathroom was clean and modern with amenities provided. Our host although not a lot of english was spoken, was kind and helpful. The position was in a quiet location, close to the imperial villa, the kanmangafuchi abyss, and only a short 10min walk to the shinkyo bridge and the famous temple and shrine area of nikko. The closest bus stop to travel towards chuzenji lake was only a 5 minutes walk away as was the handy lawsons convenience store. The price for this gorgeous place was a bargain.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    lovely owner and very helpful

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2023

    8.0
    A lovely place to stay in Nikko
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it can get quite cold in winter

    A spacious apartment, lovely and friendly owner offered pickup from the station , quiet location with good access to public transport

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2023

    10
    Great hospitality, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing, we returned after being very happy with our stay in 2018.

    friendly owner. Showed us what a traditional Japanese house was like.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host was generous and provided suggestions for the local area. Had the entire upstairs to ourselves. Would recommend this to anyone who wants to stay for a few days and enjoy what the area has to offer.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    9.0
    Nice accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The kotatsu

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    Great traditional accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely, very traditional and comfortable place to stay in Nikko. Near to many of the main temples and a lot of space for a very reasonable price. The owner was also very kind, allowing us to check in a little early and booking our taxi back to the train station upon leaving.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good place, the owner is very kind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smoking smells

    Place is good.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    10
    its a good recommendation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful place to stay plenty of room it was a good stay here

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    10
    Excellent accommodation for a family in Nikko!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. It was perfect for my needs.

    Excellent accommodation. The owner is very friendly and helpful and the accommodation is very close the the main attractions of Nikko which means you can avoid lengthy traffic Jams into car parks. . I cant imagine there is a better place to stay in Nikko for a family of 4. Fully recommend.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2022

    8.0
    A traditional setting guesthouse located in a good location surrounded by beautiful Japanese style vicinity in Nikko ci
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    staircase.

    yes. comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    10
    Very beautiful place in an excellent location with a reasonable price!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was late for the arrival for an hour so I called the owner on the way and it was fine. When we arrived he was there in the facility and gave us a welcome drink and a brief guide. He seems like kind of a shy person living downstairs. We were the only guest and stay without meals. This place doesn't offer the use of the kitchen but there is a microwave oven downstairs so we could heat our breakfast that we got "100 years curry pie" from Kanaya hotel. We had dinner at the local Chinese restaurant where the owner suggested and it was very reasonable and good! There are not many restaurants open for dinner time since shrines and temples close early and most tourists stay in big hotels to eat at their place. We were very happy to find this guesthouse. Very beautiful place in an excellent location with a reasonable price!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very charming house. Quiet and really Close to all the beautiful places in Nikko

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Great place in Nikko. The host was very kind and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    9.0
    Very convenient and homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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