Iizukatei

Beautiful accommodation in a old Japanese style farm house. We had a room in the old warehouse, which was beautifully restored. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. It's just a perfect place if you're looking for a break from the hustle of the big cities.

Easily the best part of my trip was staying here. I felt like a mixture of an esteemed guest, friend and family while staying here. The hospitality and meticulous care of the staff, especially Maylene, the friendliness of the locals and the beauty of the hotel grounds and overall surrounding nature made for the perfect stay. My hotel room was like an apartment to myself and it was so clean, the beds were the most comfortable bed I’ve slept on, the floor has a heat option, there’s a mini kitchen (I didn’t get to cook anything though) and the shower was great and also has a tub for you to soak in too! They also give guests a yukata to wear! Every day I got a platter of fresh seasonal fruits and veggies sourced locally. They gave an option of a western or Japanese breakfast (I opted for the Japanese) and even how they served it and displayed it to you was meticulous. Food was delicious! They gave an option for a half day or a full day trip where staff can drive you around to different sites and experiences around the area. They have great recommendations (also make sure to read the material they provided you so you get a better idea on what you’d like to do). I did a soba making class and had a private onsen experience. The prices were fair for all the things I asked to do and see during my half day. They would also personally take me to restaurants and speak with them to help with the language barrier. It’s the countryside so the immediate town around was small but there’s still some things to sight see and eat; I spent one of my days just walking around and exploring town. I had food poisoning before coming here and I was literally nursed back to health here with the fresh food and the staff checking in on me all the time. If you’re hesitating, I’d say book this place for 1-3 nights at least. It’s a little far out but when are you ever going to stay in a historical 200 year old renovated complex in the beautiful countryside of Japan? You won’t regret it.

Not a negative at all but just a tip for guests who come by public transport that they should ask the staff and look into the local bus times. They’re a little sparse and there is usually like a 4 hour gap between the last morning bus and the first afternoon bus. So make sure to time your transport right. There’s no luggage storage on the bus but you can put it on the seats because it’s mostly empty. When I left, the manager of the place personally flagged down the bus for me to make sure they stop and then all the staff came out to wave goodbye to me while I was on the bus and it was departing. Truly, everything was so wonderful about my stay.

長い歴史を持つ建物であるが故に快適さには期待をしていなかったのが正直なところだが、いざ滞在すると空調が良く効き、快適に寛げる空間だったことに満足している。水回りも清潔で、初めて長期滞在したいと思える施設だった。

Service, cleanliness, space, free baverage and fruit, historic house

Not a sound-proof wall

A lovely room with a very high standard of facilities and very welcoming

また機会があれば泊まりたいと思える宿でした。

最高でした！

Literally everything was perfect. The hospitality of the staff is unmatched !

Amazing hospitality, comfort and cleanliness. Beautiful stay. Food and snacks provided. 10/10 highly recommend!