Loved everything.

This place is incredible! Our favourite accommodation in two weeks of travel. Beautiful design, super comfortable beds, lovely staff, fantastic facilities. The town is super cute - we lived getting deep into the mountains and valleys of Shikoku. Highly recommend adding this destination to your trip!

Stayed in April 2024

Coziness, everything was perfect

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing.

Loved everything about my stay here. They upgraded me to a private room, which I was so grateful for. The guesthouse is a renovated ryokan with a beautiful modern design. The rooms, common areas, kitchen, and bathrooms were spacious and well-equipped. Nice and warm inside as it was built well to keep out the cold (some other places I stayed in were quite cold). Everything was clean and quiet, and the area was peaceful. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. There's a cafe a few minutes drive away, which was also really pretty. Kito Cafe Nishiumori. Will definitely be coming back next time!

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing

Hosts are friendly. Clean and tidy.

Stayed in September 2023

Really nice guesthouse, tastefully renovated and decorated, situated in a quiet village where you can relax and enjoy the nature and village life. We spent 2 nights there and our stay was comfortable. Our room was big, the beds comfortable. The kitchen is nice and it has everything one need for preparing meals. Tyler is a very friendly host which likes to share his knowledge about the region, thank you for this.

Stayed in August 2023

Nice and clean, comfortable

Very nice decorated

Stayed in August 2023

Wow... what can I say? This place blew us away. The décor, the beds, the facilities - all of them were absolutely top class. We had a fantastic nights sleep and woke up feeling extremely refreshed the next day. Alrik was an amazing host - who answered a myriad of questions about life in rural Shikoku, and even offered us some free beers! If you're looking for place to stay in Tokushima, please check this place out!

Stayed in May 2023

Very comfortable place to stay, beautifully designed throughout, reflecting both the older Japanese style, and a more modern design. Great to have use of a well prepared kitchen, and a super lovely area for relaxing/eating.. All in all far exceeded our expectations, and excellent value for money!

Stayed in April 2023

A beautiful and well designed place in the middle of an amazing mountain landscape. Colour themed Japanese style private rooms, very clean and a cozy common area with a well equipped kitchen. The guesthouse provides all the information you need for the area and a warm welcome from the staff. I would stay again for sure!

Stayed in May 2023

The building was amazing, everything was super clean and new. Excellent facilities, welcoming and chilled atmosphere. Really comfy futons. We would have stayed longer if we could! Alrik was a brilliant host, he offered us tips for local hikes and waterfalls.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing not to like about the hotel or the host.

The owner was very welcoming and helpful. The place looks/is brand new and beautiful. The room was big and comfortable and the view was really nice. All was very clean and tidy.

Stayed in April 2023

Private and shared spaces are bright and spacious. The kitchen is perfect for cooking not only breakfast but also dinner.

Stayed in March 2023

Nothing…it’s perfect.

Beautiful place. They’ve renovated it really well. It’s very comfortable and really well done.

Stayed in February 2023

I thought it would’ve be even better with soundproof improvements as I could hear the snoring from upstairs... 😂 it didn’t affect my sleeping at all though!

I love watching the fog coming down from the mountain in the morning, so being able to watch that through the window while having breakfast was the best.

Stayed in January 2023

The location is difficult to get to, but personally I think that's part of the charm.

Everything. The place is lushly appointed, the owner was very friendly and helpful. Just try to get in a little early because it's a small town and everything closes quickly.

Stayed in January 2023

noises made by other guests

kitchen facilities are very good

Stayed in January 2023

I recently stayed at this gem of a guest house situated deep in the Shikoku countryside. I was cycling between Anan and Kochi and was looking for something about halfway between the two cities and I happened upon The Next Chapter. The calm surroundings, the immaculately clean interior and the kind hospitality of Alrik and Tyler made for a great one night stay. Even the elderly neighbour across the road brought me a small, Japanese breakfast when she saw me working on my bike in the morning. I had dinner at the nearby restaurant which was delicious. If you are looking to experience the quiet life in rural Japan, this is the place. The road from Anan to Kochi is also stunning as it hugs the river canyon on the side of the steeply rising slopes. I had perfect weather during the ride and the changing autumn leaves made for a gorgeous ride.

Stayed in November 2022

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Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in July 2023

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Stayed in February 2023