Minka -STAY century old Traditional Japanese house
Location: 池田町州津堂面２４７−１, Hiruma, jp
Star Rating: 9.6 Stars
Property Type: Holiday homes
About this Property
Charming Garden Oasis
Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience. Enjoy modern comforts like a dishwasher, oven, and washing machine during your stay.
Personalized Service
Experience top-notch hospitality with a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. Enjoy added privacy with a private entrance and a dressing room in the air-conditioned unit.
Book now to experience a relaxing retreat at kuratani in Hiruma, Tokushima.
Important Information
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free wired internet
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Offsite parking discounted rates available
- Internet access
- Japanese garden
- Covered parking
Rooms Available
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Two-Bedroom House
Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned holiday home is consisted of of a kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The holiday home offers a washing machine, tatami, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as garden views. The unit offers 6 futons.
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Alarm clock
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Terrace
- Linen
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Shower chair
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Yukata
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Guest Reviews
- Setsuko (10/5): -
- Ayrton (10/5): -
- Françoise (9/5): Maison de rêve - La maison est une magnifique demeure dans la pure tradition des vieilles habitations japonaises: sol en tatamis , murs en bois et en papier. Il y avait tout le nécessaire pour passer un bon séjour : café, thé , produits pour laver son linge... Et Netflix , pour mes ados le soir de pluie. Les conseils pour des restaurants bons et vraiment pas chers: celui des udon près du téléphérique ( puis la visite du temple au sommet de la montagne) Les futons n'étaient pas assez épais mais pour deux nuits, ça allait.
- Lotte (10/5): - This place is just amazing!
- Francesca (9/5): Spending the night in a traditional Japanese house was truly a dream come true! We loved every moment, everything was ju - The house is really beautiful! It was an amazing experience!!
- Florian (10/5): - Historical house. Clean. Super friendly host. A bit cold during colder seasons, but every room was equipped with portable heaters.
- D'Halleweyn (9/5): -
- Patrick (10/5): - Bel accueil du propriétaire. Hébergement très propre et tranquille. J’ai beaucoup apprécié mon séjour.
- marthe (10/5): - Un logement typique superbe et bien équipé Très bon accueil et mise a disposition d'informations touristiques et pratiques
- wenlung-ting (9/5): -
- Arthur (10/5): Idéal pour visiter la région ! - Super jolie maison et authentique On dort sur des futons, expérience top Super bien équipée, ne manque de rien Communication très efficace et facile avec l'hôte Parking disponible Proche d'un Lawson 24/7 et de délicieux restaurants Emplacement idéal pour visiter les alentours si on a une voiture
- Siow Wei Evelyn (10/5): Thank you for the lovely stay, will recommend it to our friends - Host was very helpful to provide useful information about nearest restaurant and supermarkets. Host also replied to my messages promptly. House was clean and comfortable with many heaters provided. Having a washing machine was a bonus for this stay. Nil.
- Ah Choo (10/5): - The owner is very friendly and helpful.. And the house very authentic.. we surely will recommend to friends
- 森田 (6/5): 気持ちよく過ごせました！オーナーさんが素敵！ - オーナーさんがとても優しく、親切でした。 広くて、田舎のおばあちゃんちに来た感じで過ごせました。 キッチン類もある程度、揃っていたので助かりました。 キッチンからリビングまでの動線が少し、遠い。 備え付けのガスコンロやグリルは、なかったこと。 IHコンロの容量が小さ過ぎて、料理には使えなかったので、ガスコンロで対応しました。 リビングから見ると、テレビが少し小さく感じました。
- Kumika (10/5): 非常に満足❣️ - 外観や部屋の小物は歴史と懐かしさを覚えながら、トイレやお風呂、キッチンなどは新しいものが整えられており不便なところがなかった 特に思い当たる点なし
- KUNLIN (10/5): -
- Syuhei (10/5): - 部屋が広い、安い、コンビニが近い 車がない宿泊者は不便
- FREDERIQUE (10/5): - Propriétaire très attentionné. Il nous a donné beaucoup d'adresses, veillé à ce que l'on ait bien chaud. Conforme à nos attentes et aux commentaires précédents.
- CHUNPEI (9/5): -
- Andrew (9/5): - This place is a great experience - staying in a Japanese house rather than a boxy hotel. The futons were comfortable, the host was very helpful explaining the facilities. Excellent place, pity we only had one night.
- Terri (10/5): - Beautiful Traditional Japanese House which is the highlight of our trip to Kochi. Very spacious and fully equipped which my family enjoyed the stay.
- Jesse (10/5): -
- Wei-Fang (10/5): -
- Alexander (10/5): -
- Matthew (10/5): Incredible house near the Iya valley - Our family adored our stay here! The house is incredible— cozy, functional, well designed and historic all in one. We really enjoyed spending time just at the house, especially after long days exploring the Iya Valley. Nothing
- martine (8/5): Maison agréable - Propriétaire très sympathique et très réactif. Très jolie maison bien équipée. Futons confortables et couettes moelleuses. Un peu trop cher Intérieur très sonore (cloisons de papier)
- Kenneth (10/5): Excellent traditional house. - This traditional Japanese house was extremely comfortable and fun to stay in. The rooms are spacious. The bathroom and toilet rooms are excellent. The kitchen is small but has many useful appliances, dishes, etc. The location is great for going into the mountains or down the valley, but I would say that a car is highly recommended. This is a very small dislike: our host was very thorough and very friendly but he seemed very rushed, like he couldn't wait to get back to something else he was doing. However, when we had an issue getting the AC going, he was back very fast to help us.
- Andriani (10/5): If you want to experience a stay at a Japanese villa, this is the place to stay - The house was beautiful and the hosts were extremely helpful and kind. Excellent location , close to shops and very quiet neighbourhood We liked everything
- René de grenoble (10/5): - Très propre maison traditionnelle avec tous les équipements Un peu loin du centre. Il faut avoir une voiture. Mais nous en avions une
- Dotan (6/5): Nice place in Miyoshi. But this is not a city hotel... - The place is nice and affordable. The place is a bit old...
- Alban (10/5): - Felt like home!
- Jana (9/5): -
- Bernd (9/5): -
- charlotte (10/5): -
- charlotte (10/5): - Ravissante maison ancienne japonaise. Espaces grands et agréables. Commerces de proximité, sous les bons conseils de l'hôte. Nous y avons séjourné avec nos 2 enfants de 7 et 10 ans, c'était parfait. A 3/4 d'heure de la vallée d'Iya. Possibilité de faire du rafting en famille dans le coin. Nous recommandons YouMe Rafting.
- Elisa (10/5): - Proprietari davvero gentili e premurosi. Hanno prenotato per noi anche una tradizionale cena Kaiseki in un ristorante nei dintorni, accompagnandoci e facendoci da interpreti dato che il personale parlava per lo più solo giapponese. Consigliatissimo anche il workshop, sempre organizzato da loro, per imparare a preparare la Soba. L'abitazione era molto pulita, spaziosa e funzionale. Se mai dovessimo tornare in questa zona, sapremo a chi affidarci!
- ryota (10/5): -
- andrea (10/5): - Beautiful house in traditional Japanese style, with spotless services (fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, laundry, little outside garden etc.). The highlight is the decorated central room, that can be partitioned into two separate ambients if necessary. Very gentle and helpful owner. Excellent starting point for explorations in the Iya Valley and surroundings. Nothing at all.
- Glenys (10/5): -
- 智之 (10/5): 非常に満足です。 - 周りが静かで快適に過ごせました。
- Hirano (10/5): 快適なお宿👍 - お部屋がとても広く、清潔感のあるお宿。 必要なものは全て揃っておりました。 コンビニもすぐ近くにあります。 思い当たりません。
- satofuka (10/5): 大人数の旅行に最適な宿 - 歴史を感じるステキな内装でした 建物は古いかもしれませんが、清潔観あり心地よい空間でした。 ありません
- Andreas (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful host, wonderful house - just too little time to explore everything that we wanted on Shikoku
- Oliver (10/5): A Peaceful and Authentic Stay in the Heart of Shikoku - After a busy week exploring Japan’s major cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, my father, uncle, and I were looking for a quieter, more authentic experience—and this beautiful traditional guesthouse in Miyoshi, Shikoku, turned out to be the perfect choice. The house is a charming two-bedroom traditional Japanese home with tatami rooms that truly capture the spirit of old Japan. I’ve stayed in similar homes before and always loved their unique atmosphere, but for my father and uncle, who were visiting Japan for the first time, it was both a fascinating and fun experience. Since we’re a tall family, adapting to the lower door frames, smaller room heights, and the cozy, compact design of the house added an extra layer of adventure. It was a great way to experience firsthand how people lived in the past and to appreciate the traditions and culture behind this style of living. The house itself was very clean, cozy, and fully equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The small garden added a peaceful touch, and the kitchen made preparing meals easy whenever we didn’t feel like eating out. The owner was incredibly kind and responsive, always quick to answer our messages and provide anything we asked for. Miyoshi is a quiet town, but it has everything necessary for a convenient stay—two large supermarkets, several restaurants, and even a Lawson convenience store just around the corner. I highly recommend renting a car to explore the surrounding area, as Shikoku’s natural beauty—with its mountains, rivers, valleys, and temples—is best experienced at your own pace. In the end, what makes this house truly special is its calm atmosphere. It’s not a place filled with distractions, but rather a peaceful and comfortable space waiting to be filled with life, laughter, and meaningful memories. Whether you visit with friends or family, this guesthouse offers the perfect setting to slow down, reconnect, and experience a more authentic and heartfelt side of Japan.
- Di (9/5): Superb - Garden is super cute, bathroom very very clean. Whole experience is quite unique to stay at an old house, and the stay is quite comfortable.
- Annelies (10/5): A unique and comfortable stay with a warm welcome in a great location. - Unique stay in a beautifully preserved old Japanese sake brewery Very spacious and clean house with a fully equipped kitchen Comfortable futon beds Friendly and welcoming host Great location for a road trip stop Nothing to mention — it was a great stay
- Yi-hua (10/5): Exceptional - Traditional Japanese house vibe 🥹 No
- Tyler (10/5): Exceptional - This home is beautiful. Access to the entire floor plan was an amazing value. This would be a great option for a traveling family. The host was extremely kind and punctual, making check-in and check-out a breeze. There is just something special about staying in a traditional home like this while exploring the Japanese countryside. You can tell the host cares a lot about maintaining the property and really earns respect and satisfaction of guests. Will stay here again if I return to Shikoku.
- Jan (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing old house full of tradition yet equipped with all new and well maintained facilities: ac, bathroom, tv with internet and guest access to streaming, well equipped kitchen. The owners are very kind and explained everything thoroughly. Location is good base for exploring north east Shikoku by car albeit located in bit boring city and not many eating options nearby . If looking for some food either head for the nearest udon restaurant or go for those plentiful convenience stores or supermarkets and dine in this marvelous house!
- Lisa (8/5): Very good - Lovely hosts, clean, a great Udon restaurant nearby (had to drive to) Couldn’t get the room dark enough because of outside light, no comfy chairs (which seems typical for Japan), location was next to an apartment building
- Alison (10/5): We could have stayed for a week - Authentic, traditional house in amazing condition. Very well cared-for, with good amenities. The owner was very attentive and a good communicator. We enjoyed the view of the garden from the side of the house. They have a smart tv, which was nice in the evenings. No complaints, but it might be nice to have another beanbag for tv viewing :)
- Rachael (9/5): Superb -
- Vanessa (10/5): Exceptional - Hosts were very friendly. The house was spotless and it was in a good location for hiking and sightseeing. Well stocked kitchen. Nothing
- Xinhe (10/5): Exceptional -
- Dennis (10/5): If you want a quiet, reasonably priced accommodation to explore the Iya Valley region, this is it! - The hosts were very attentive, very kind, easy to communicate with. The home was a wonderful, historic, traditional 110 year old Japanese home. The location and atmosphere were perfect and great value! Everything was great!
- Peter (9/5): Superb - Good communication. Lovely house, two spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen. Plenty of bedding. Separate toilet.
- Nevena (10/5): Charming old house with a great host! - The house was beautiful- old style, at the same time it had all modern facilities. Beautiful Japanese garden. And an amazing host. She even accompanied us to the local hospital. She would immediately reply to our messages and guide us with an advice. Very kind person. She also speaks English! Thank you so much for your help and kindness! Nothing.
- Lowe (10/5): Peaceful part of paradise - Lovely place to stay, very friendly and helpful hosts with excellent English, which is always a big bonus in a fairly remote part of Japan.
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Samantha (10/5): Highly recommend - The house is so cute and is at such a nice location. Hosts were so friendly and helpful, such lovely people. Is an awesome experience being in this 120 year old house and we all slept so well on the futon beds. Highly recommend. We will be back if we visit Japan again in the future :)
- Christopher (10/5): Exceptional - Everything! Very comfortable with everything provided for an easy Japanese experience. Very helpful hosts. Nothing.
- Laurent (7/5): Hosts are great. House could be better. - Traditional Japanese house, large and beautiful. Well kept. Hosts speak English, and are attentive and very helpful. Ample free parking space. - No heater (even a small portable) in the bathroom. - On our second morning, there was no more hot water. We were leaving, so too late to contact the host. But early January in a cold bathroom without hot water is not ideal. - Kitchen has ample space to put a table or a console. As it is now, there is no place to put plates or what you are using, while cooking. A little attention to these details would make a big difference. So far, it's too expensive for what you get. And until bathroom heating is installed, this house is not made for winter.
- John (8/5): Great location, responsive owner, extremely clean house - Great location, very comfortable house, super clean Cooking stove not good as the heating power was weak and unable to cook meals
- Tobias (9/5): Superb -
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