Guesthouse Fuki Juku

Location, food, helpful owners.

- exceptional food experience: we were seven a multi course Japanese meal that was excellently prepared, better than most restaurants we have visited in Japan - comfortable sleeping and bathing facilities: although it was exceptionally hot during our visit, and their is no central air, the fans and windows ensure that the mountain air cools down the rooms as the evening progresses - caring and thoughtful service: the owners picked us up in Koyasan because we visited the temple town first - which is quite a drive for them- and then dropped us off at the train station after checkout and even made sure we had our tickets and o ward travel itinerary organized! They adjusted meal times to our schedule. Exceptional and personalized service every step of the way.

Beautiful property in a lovely little village - we were the only tourists there !

I've never done a homestay before. This was a fantastic introduction. The owners, Akemi and Tomo, are a tremendous couple who make you feel welcomed the moment you get off the train. They shuttle you to and from the station, which is extremely convenient for those not renting a car. The actual village of Fuki is a small, quiet mountain town (~3000ft above sea level) with nature all around. The guesthouse is very well furnished and was recently renovated and very up-to-date (new toilet, bathroom, etc.), while the owners live in another property just up the street. They are wonderful people and full of kindness and generosity. They enjoy explaining their town and culture to foreingers and really make you feel welcome. They cook dinner and breakfast for you too! After dinner, we all drank shochu and sake and enjoyed the night with broken Japanense/English with help from Google Translate haha. I cannot recommend this enough to travelers wanting an authentic Japanese experience away from the big cities. Thank you, Akemi-san and Tomo-san

The hospitality is fantastic !

The price is probably exaggerated considering the location and services but the hospitality is such that you forget about it.

We loved everything about our stay at Fuki Juku. The place is authentic, beds are comfortable, common areas are inviting. The owners of the place are enthusiastic, great story tellers, happy to provide detailed information about Koyasan, which is a 45 min drive away. The food they prepare is delicious and clearly made with much love and care. Its presentation is beautiful and the atmosphere during dinner is full of joy! My daughter, my husband and I spent 2 nights and felt very much at home! We would absolutely go back! Can only recommend it!!!

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The hosts were warm and welcoming, even stoping off at a cherry blossom grove on our way to the train station. Food excellent.

Bathroom downstairs and shared with another couple which wasn’t a big issue for us.

The stay was simply amazing. The warmth and kindness of the hosts made me feel so welcome — their beautiful smiles and the genuine care they showed made every moment special. We shared good laughs and wonderful conversations that made me feel like part of the family. The food that Akemi-san prepared was absolutely delicious and crafted with love — every meal was a delight. Thanks to them, I felt at home even though I was far away from home.

There was truly nothing to dislike. Everything exceeded my expectations.