Nothing. Everything was perfect!

The amazing island Yakushima along with its friendly people. We had an amazing experience for our last stop of our honeymoon trip to Japan. We rented a car for the days we were staying and this is really recommended since you're able to explore and see much more of the island. Shouji-san and Mami-san were super kind and we facilitated us in every way possible. Thank you so much for an unforgettable trip!

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was more than perfect!

Stayed in April 2024

The location was amazing and the views made me want to go back. We stayed here while we did a lot of hiking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It felt like a home away from home on a beautiful island. When we got there we were given some of the best orange juice I've ever had and a rundown of everything that we had available in the cottage. There were fruit trees outside and they kept our little bowl of fruit full of oranges we happily ate on our hikes. We were there over christmas and they left homemade orange ice cream in our freezer while we were out. It was so sweet of them and gave us something to celebrate with after dinner. The kitchen was set up so we could easily make our meals with cute setups for us to eat with. When we would get back after our hikes it was nice to have the bath to relax in after making dinner. The futons were quite comfortable and the view of the stars we a lovely treat to wake up to in the night. I hope we can get back here whenever we return to Japan!

Stayed in December 2023

Great peaceful location with beautiful garden.

Stayed in January 2024

Everything about the cottage is great, if you want to hike a lot I recommend to get your international driver license.

Whats not to like about this beautiful cottage. It must have been one of our best stays in Japan. It’s a very comfortable and spacious place with a beautiful garden, amazing onsen-like bath and everything you need to relax and enjoy the beauty of the island. The hosts are the most friendly and helpful people, we didn’t had an international driver license (highly recommended), but they helped us with getting everywhere on the island or they helped getting a taxi. We also went a couple of times to a very fun Izakaya with karaoke. Highly recommended

Stayed in December 2023

I have never had a stay as relaxing and as lovely as this one. So much care has gone into every aspect of the experience. The hosts, Shoji and Mami, are kind and attentive. They were helpful guides for exploring Yakushima and even offered to drive us places when our rental car reservation fell through (our fault). The property is stunning and comfortable, with a large and beautifully curated garden to enjoy during the day and unbelievable stars at night (especially during a new moon). The bath, bedroom and kitchen were all spacious and well-equipped. The sauna was a lovely add-on for our last day. We ended our honeymoon here at Cottage Views, and although we had stayed in nice places throughout Japan, it was without a doubt the highlight of the trip. We are already scheming how we can get back!

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was perfect.

This was a fantastic stay. Absolutely brilliant place.

Stayed in July 2023

A truly special accommodation! Owners are very kind, helpful and detail oriented. The home and property are beautiful and make a great base for exploring the island while also enjoying a relaxing stay.

Stayed in July 2023

This place was amazing! Honestly one of the best places I have ever stayed (and I have travelled a lot.) The hosts are lovely, the cottage and views are breathtaking, and Yakushima is a great place to explore. The cottage has lots of great amenities like an onsen and super comfortable futons. The hosts also went out of their way to help us book dinner (since there aren't many places on the island to eat.) It felt like an old-school airbnb in the best possible way. I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Stayed in April 2023

As per the name the cottage has a great view, it is very clean and everything you need for your stay is provided. We really liked the location, it is in a very quiet area, but close enough to restaurants, bakeries and the supermarket although you will absolutely need to rent a car to get around from here. The owners were incredibly kind and helpful people and made the stay very special. They helped us a lot throughout our stay, whenever we had a question or needed help they responded immediately. One evening they even surprised us with homemade dessert! One thing to keep in mind is that if you are scared of geckos staying in the cottage might be a little problematic, but everyone else should really enjoy their time so close to the incredible nature.

Stayed in March 2023

just a little hard to get to , but that was a mild issue

so well design and maintained , the space felt open and luxurious and was just perfect ! the Ibsen bath was also wonderful!

Stayed in March 2023

We liked everything.

The whole place is amazing. A fantastic home for those who search for calm and comfort in a lovely natural environment. To relax you can use the japanese bathtub and look over the garden to the sea. Furthermore the hosts who live next door a extremely nice. Go there and find out and enjoy it yourself.

Stayed in March 2023

None

Exceeded our expectations in all areas! Beautiful views, tranquillity and wonderful hosts. The house is well-equipped with everything you need, and it is spotless. They were perfect hosts and went beyond their way to make our stay comfortable and memorable. Their command of English is very good, too. Lovely place with a short walk to the local cafes, but a car is essential for restaurants/food shopping and sightseeing. Off the beaten track but so much nicer than staying in a hotel to experience the true joy of Yakushima. Nice, there is no TV! Loved the local coffee shops and Izakaya 'Hachiman'. Would love to return!

Stayed in November 2022

If you have to say, definitely need a car to go there.

Beautiful house and rooms with good hospitality. Have a beautiful garden w/ BBQ terrace. There are some restaurants and stores around the hotel. Would like to stay at next visit to Yakushima.

Stayed in August 2021

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Stayed in November 2023