It’s a bit far from the ferry terminal (about a 30-35 minute walk) and the sidewalk on the slope uphill gets slippery when it’s wet. But there is a bus that goes from the ferry terminal that stops at the high school which is a minute walk from the house, and only costs 140 yen.

It is like a home, with pretty much everything provided for you. The kitchen is particularly well-equipped. There is a kotatsu as well as a heater. There is a washer and dryer for a small fee. The TV has lots of channels and there are DVDs also, for those days when you’re stuck inside because of rain. I stayed there alone, but it could comfortably sleep 4 to 6 people. There is an A Coop grocery store about ten minutes away on foot, and they have a large selection. A steal for the price.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

The character! Lots of natural wood, and traditional style rooms! I love tatami floor and there was also wireless charging docks for our phones!

Stayed in January 2024

Nice Apartment with everything you Need. Good Price and close to the town.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was fine!

Traditional and spacious japanese house, nice and helpful host, good amenities

Stayed in October 2023

Parking is a bit tight

Nice home away from home

Stayed in October 2023

The apartment had all the things you need and beyond, plus a very good location! The owner is a very kind man!

Stayed in October 2023

A bit out of maintenance and cleaning (especially the kitchen). Obviously not very well treated by previous guests.

Beautiful atmosphere genuine local. All equipped. Some essential information to tour the island at hand. Quiet and comfortable (just skip the western type bed and lay on the futons).

Stayed in September 2023

Fantastic!

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

Nice house in Yakushima.

Stayed in July 2023

There are a lot of flies at night in summer so make sure to keep doors and windows closed.

It was a wonderful house and super value for money. It was clean and big and can easily host a big group. There are also nice restaurants nearby.

Stayed in June 2023

Lovely Japanese “feel’. Great facilities. Very good value.

Stayed in June 2023

the room I had looked a bit tired

great staff and location

Stayed in June 2023

I have only one complaint, but it is a complaint I had all across Japan: The dryers are painful and expensive to use if you want to wash your clothing.

This is a beautiful home that is much more traditional than anywhere else I managed to stay in my month-long trip in Japan. It was spacious and well maintained. It also comes with its own kitchen and fridge if you do want to cook your own food. Though we had trouble communicating in both Japanese (I am far from fluent) and English, we made it through in the end :P.

Stayed in May 2023

nothing to report

The house is big and clean. The kitchen is equipped with everything: microns, stove, crockery. The owner came to pick us up and take us to the airport. It is a bit far from the center (25 minutes on foot). Recommended

Stayed in April 2023

Beautiful home in a convenient location. Lots of space, fully stocked with everything we needed. We hope to stay here again next time we visit!

Stayed in April 2023

There are some options for eating in the area but not located in central Miyanoura or Anbo.

Nice spacious country house we had all to ourselves, full kitchen and cable TV - a very nice place for an affordable price and access to bicycles.

Stayed in April 2023

The location itself was not very central, but since we knew that we accepted that.

The owner helped us a lot with finding out how to get where! Also, the room was huge and absolutely enough for the three of us. Everything was clean and we had everything we could wish for.

Stayed in November 2022

I was confused about property location to check in but think if I had known arrival time and waited at property it would have been fine. Booking.com giving instruction to check in at private residence down road seemed odd but knocked on door and then walked a few houses down to property we stayed in.

great once we worked everything out and had lots of extras such as condiments and cooking facilities and offered mineral salts to add to bath for small extra cost to enhance experience. DVDs and books fir English speakers also very thoughtful. can park off road on side of cottage. Heated Kotatsu is under coffee table also nice to warm up main room and ability to close screen so two futons each in separate rooms appreciated with adult children.

Stayed in January 2023

A dehumidifier during the rainy season would have been a nice addition as the AC dehumidifier mode did not work too well.

Whole house to yourself! Very nice traditional japanese style house on a quiet street. Well maintained and exceptionally clean. Owner was very helpful in making our stay comforting. He's also very experienced with the area so if you have any questions regarding the long hikes and nearby attractions, he's the perfect person to ask and seems happy to help

Stayed in November 2022

Great open space, near bus spot, did airport pickups, japanese traditional ambience, super Nintendo games and other things for kids are available, collection of ghibli dvds. Loved the placed, would definitely go back again

Stayed in November 2022

The host was super kind to drive us to the supermarket when my friend lost her shoe in the sea, haha. Very cool and spacious house. I did not expect you get the whole house!

Stayed in November 2021

Location - incredibly close to Miyanoura port & nearby shopping centres. Convenient for preparing for any activities on the island. Amenities - property is equipped with all the basics, plus a fully stocked kitchen, Ghibli entertainment, board games and more…really impressive. Parking - free parking Atmosphere - you feel immersed in local life and away from the business of the port being situated in a quiet part of town. Service - easy to check-in and supportive when providing tips about things to do + recommendations

Stayed in September 2021

Sitting pillows and a cover under the table were dirty, we didn't use those.

Very cute house with a pleasant atmosphere. Nice to experience living in an authentic Japanese house. The whole house is made of cedar, it smelled very nice. The kitchen and the pantry were fully equipped, very handy. The place had a private parking space which is very useful.

Stayed in July 2023

Dirty. Very dirty sink and kitchen countertop. and shower room, too, could be cleaned better. All the kitchen blankets, sponges, etc. were super dirty. One just needs to clean and replace it all and it will become so much better.

A house with history, it has planty of space, comfy footons and a coach, the whole house is made of Yakusugi wood. There're 2 rooms divided by rice paper sllide doors, which are super traditional and nice, but no noise isolation. It has everything you need- a kitchen, a coin washing machine (be sure to have enough 100 yen coins), parking, drying coin machine outside at the bicycle parking. There is a small garden outside where it's allowed to smoke.

Stayed in April 2023