The whole atmosphere was beyond tranquility. The old house, bringing every association with "Japanese living" to live, the relaxibg sounds of a river and crickets, making the night perfect for just slowly drifting to sleep, and the avsolutely lovely personal, helping and preparing everything with wholehearted frindliness.

Stayed in September 2023

I didn’t find the staff to be particularly warm (granted, as a young-ish solo female traveller I have experienced this often during this trip), and the facilities are really simple. The room didn’t have access to a window (the one served a corridor shared with other rooms). English was a challenge.

It was like sleeping in a temple. Old fashioned Japanese style room, ample and clean. I think you can choose to dine there as well.

Stayed in July 2023

The tatami mats for sleeping don’t provide much cushion. It’s like sleeping on a sleeping bag. Very minimalist — low table and floor chairs.

Great location at the base of Mt Haguro and just steps away from the bus stop to and from Tsuruoka.

Stayed in August 2023

Wonderful food and welcome. Accommodation a little tired but very clean

Stayed in July 2023

Bed too hard

Can't be closer to the Haguro gate

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

Great location for everything on Mt Haguro. Beautiful old former temple, now simply accommodation for travellers. Food was great.

Stayed in June 2023

when others walk around the property including to the bathroom. it wakes everyone up.

Superb meals and perfect location.

Stayed in May 2023

the kindness of the owner and their effort to speak english. the position of the accomodation close to Mount haguro trek departure.

Stayed in May 2023

Breakfast was amazing. Location was absolutely incredible.

Stayed in April 2023

Nothing

The host was very nice and the room was lovely. The location could also not be better if you want to see Dewa Sanzan

Stayed in April 2023

Having a separate shared bathroom was different for us but unavoidable in this type of place! We would stay again despite this.

Excellent location for walking up to the pagoda and temple. Lovely lady checked us in and served us so much delicious food! The soba restaurant nearby was also really good. Lodgings were cosy, comfortable and clean.

Stayed in October 2022

Comfortable, big tatami room. The green tea provided in the room was delicious. Also, it is just a few steps from Hagurosan Zuishinmon gate, and the bus stop. There is air conditioner and a fan in the room. I definitely want to stay again, and next time I want to try the Japanese-style breakfast.

Stayed in September 2022

Staff were incredibly welcoming. Lots of small touches were undergone by staff to unsure our stay was perfect. Breakfast was sensational. A true retreat!

Stayed in May 2022

The room was huge and comfortable. It was cold at night, and the bed was comfortable and warm. The pillows were a bit big, but I always bring my own, so that wasn't a problem. The shojin-ryori vegetarian dinner and breakfast were a fantastic feast of wild vegetables, various iterations of tofu, and delicious rice. The inn is right next to the entrance to the Mount Haguro hike, and it is across the street from bus stops to and from Tsuoka Station. Highly recommend.

Stayed in April 2022

Nothing really. But if you are planning to stay this kind of Shukubo at Hagurosan Toge machi, then make sure you also book breakfast as well as dinner at the place of your stay. It is a very small town and everything gets closed before 17:00. Nearest convenience store is 10 min by car.

It is an experience. Do not expect a typical hotel/motel/ryokan/b&b type experience. Shojin ryori (food) was also something to experience. A Japanese style tatami Room was specious and very very clean. Very close to Hagurosan shrine. Walking 2 mins.

Stayed in October 2021

Very friendly staff helped me figure out the bus timings, delicious traditional breakfast. The location was superb right next to Haguro-san entrance. If you are a couple looking for the traditional Dewa Sazen experience you cant go wrong here!

Stayed in August 2021

I stayed only for one night instead of two because I felt so uncomfortable. They don't use covers for the duvet and pillow. Throughout my stay, there was a piece of paper in front of my room stating my name, sex and number of people (one person), which makes obvious that a female solo traveller is staying in that room. There was no possibility to lock the door from inside and you have to take off your slippers in front of the room, meaning that one can easily see if I am in the room or not. I think that's a security issue. Unfriendly staff.

Close to the entrance to Mt. Haguro and the bus stop.

Stayed in August 2023

The public transport here is very bad

The forest nearby is very beautiful

Stayed in August 2023

Futons were a tad thin and we stayed in a room next to the main corridor - the exit sign was so bright which made it hard to sleep but managed with a makeshift eye mask.

A good stay if you need a base for the Dewa Sanzan as it’s right next to the entrance to Mt Haguro, 35min drive to Mt Gassan, 1hr to Mt Yudono. We stayed here and used it as a base for our hikes which worked well. They serve dinner and breakfast (temple food so all vegetarian) which is convenient. We spent about 110AUD per person/per night including accom and 2 meals (dinner and breakfast).

Stayed in July 2023

Unfortunately I was charged twice for it, with Booking.com insisting that I pay the property owner despite having already charged my card. So far, support remains largely unhelpful. The source of the problem is not clear to me but it should not happen.

The stay itself was great, with a comfortable futon, an extremely welcoming host and heavenlike breakfast.

Stayed in August 2022

The smell in the men’s community toilet wasn’t pleasant. Shower not open in the morning.

Location-right next to the entrance of the Harugo-San trail.

Stayed in July 2021

The location was amazing and the staff was very kind and helpfull

Stayed in September 2023

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Stayed in October 2023

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Stayed in October 2023