Guest House Hamada-en

Near the sand dune and easy check out

Too many stairs. Fortunately we were driving and could leave the luggage in the car and just bring what we need for the night

The location is walkable distance to the Sand Museum and Sand Dunes and it is really peaceful and beautiful. There is also a really convenient 30 minute bus to Iwami for those who want to take an Uradome Coast boat tour. The starry sky was also incredible (if you are lucky and its not cloudy of course). The room itself is nice and comfortable, the bathroom as well! Kitchen was free to use and the common rooms had plenty of cute decorations)) Most amenities you might need are available and the hosts are really accommodating!

The wifi didn’t work in the rooms which we knew beforehand. But even if you have a japanese phone number it also highly depends on whether you will get service in the room- I did, my friend didn’t. There are also few electric sockets so if there are more than 2 of you be aware that it might get cramped trying to charge your devices. The room had a slightly moldy smell that happens in highly humid places, if you are sensitive, be aware of that. Quite a few bugs sneaked in through the mosquito net as well. There are only a few buses that go to the guest house location, and the services are reduced on weekends and national holidays, or if it rains heavily. If you want to travel to places that are further from Tottori city like Yonago or Mount Daisen be reeeeally careful with the buses and trains.

Can fit 6 people in a room quite comfortably. Staffs are nice. Check in and check out process were simple.

My group only managed to find 1 power plug next to the TV. The location is also quite a bit away from most restaurants and last bus is at 8pm.

Everything! The host was super reactive and vert helpful, she's such a sweet person. The house is amazing, traditionnal japanese house with futon beds and wood everywhere! The location was very convenient as well!!

Nothing.