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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Omusubi Guest House in Yamato Town offers recently renovated family rooms with air-conditioning, tatami floors, and parquet floors. Each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower, and a washing machine. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and complimentary bicycles. The property features a lounge, outdoor fireplace, shared kitchen, and games room. Additional amenities include a hammam, laundry service, and free parking. Convenient Location: Located 35 mi from Kumamoto Airport, the guest house is 27 mi from Mount Aso and 31 mi from Lake Ezu. Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and scenic surroundings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • FREE parking!


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6 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Elizabeth
United States United States
Rie was extremely welcoming and accommodating our later arrival. The home is lovely and cozy and had both nice private and communal spaces. We slept very well on the mattresses and fresh chestnuts for breakfast were a lovely touch. We would love...
Kian
Singapore Singapore
Host was extremely helpful. Introduced us to the neighbourhood and assisted in the dinner booking as well.
Pirawan
Thailand Thailand
We like everything at this guest house. Rie, the owner is the best! She is friendly, providing best service, warm-welcomed, helpful and provide us tons of good information and recommendations. She also helps us with Universal Adapter and reserving...
Nicole
United States United States
A wonderful host and home. We stayed in a room that accommodated 4 people in Japanese styled bedrooms. A traditional home, it was a beautiful experience. The hostess was so helpful, accommodating and warm. She helped ensure we had the best stay...
Noa
Israel Israel
The stay was good. The cost is a bit high for the room, but it is worth is for the hospitality from our host who showed us everything we need to know in the town. Thanks to her, this was one of our favorite places traveling in Japan. Thank you so...
Peishan
Taiwan Taiwan
Very friendly owner, nice small town, comfortable shower and good choice of bathing items!
Glenn
Canada Canada
Quirky, fun guesthouse. There were a couple of nice sitting areas, full kitchen and we had a spacious room. We made use of the washing machine. The owner is energetic, English speaking and helping to keep the small town going. It was wonderful...
Ole
Thailand Thailand
Fantastic help from the Owner (Rie) in all aspects and needs. She did her outmost to make us confortable. Extra heating, info about town, etc. etc.
Grace
Singapore Singapore
The guesthouse is located in a quaint little town. The host is very friendly and she shared a lot about the area and the stories behind some of the attractions. There was a kitchen and washing machine that could be used, and the shower worked...
Ivo
Netherlands Netherlands
Both hosts were amazing! Showed me an amazing waterfall to swim at

Hosted by RIE

9.8
Host Review Score
RIE
Our guesthouse is not a modern hotel with the latest facilities or trendy design. Instead, we take pride in the charm of a traditional Japanese home, the warmth of natural materials shaped by time, and our close ties to the local community. We hope our guests will take home a sense of peace and warmth that can only be found here—listening to the sounds of insects at night, the birds at dawn, and feeling the calm air in harmony with nature. While you may notice some inconveniences compared to city hotels, we believe these small imperfections are also part of the unique charm of this place. Our village has only about 300 residents. Long ago, it thrived as a post town along the historic Hyuga Road, but today most of the younger generation has moved to the cities, leaving behind a quiet community of mostly elders. Still, we believe the spiritual power of this land has never changed, and we opened our guesthouse to protect and share the spirit of this special place. The area is surrounded by sacred and historical sites. Within a 15-minute drive you can find Gion Shrine and Myoken Shrine, said to offer water from 400 million years ago. Heitate Shrine, one of the most important in the region, is just 3 minutes away, and Takachiho Shrine is about 25 minutes by car. There is also a clear river nearby where the god Izanagi is believed to have purified himself, making this truly a “mythical village.” Although the town has been renamed after a regional merger, it was once known as Soyo in Aso District, deeply influenced by the worship of Mt. Aso and the sun deity. This entire area was historically called Takachiho-go, sharing a long cultural tradition. Nearby you will also find small local shops that keep the old spirit alive: a handmade yokan (sweet bean jelly) shop, a tofu maker, a famous butcher, a popular donut shop, a fishmonger selling daily side dishes, and “Yume-ya,” a local restaurant rooted in Japanese tradition. Please note that these shops usually close early in the
Check-in is from 6:00 to 7:00, but we can be flexible. Please consult with us. (Please keep to the check-out time as we will be cleaning the room.) We will not be at the location, so we will contact you the day before or on the day of check-in to inform you of the check-in time and how to enter the room.
Recommended Spots within Walking Distance Jugaad Donuts (highly recommended!) – 4 min walk Yumeya (delicious and reasonably priced meals) – 2 min walk Suematsu Tofu (open from 6 a.m. Take some home for breakfast. Soy sauce is available at the guesthouse. Not a restaurant) – 3 min walk Miyabe Meat Shop (horse sashimi available) – 2 min walk Tariki Fish Shop (also offers side dishes) – 2 min walk Convenience Store (open until 9 p.m., convenient for breakfast) – 2 min walk Mamihara Bridge (great for swimming in summer) – 4 min walk Iwanaga Tea (small but pesticide-free and world-renowned) – 4 min walk Recommended Spots by Car Takachiho Gorge (Amanoiwato Shrine also recommended) – 25 min drive Amanoiwato Shrine – 25 min drive Amanoiwato Hot Spring – 25 min drive Kijiya Hot Spring (small indoor bath, no open-air bath, but excellent water) – 10 min drive Heitate Shrine (our local guardian shrine) – 3 min drive Takamori Station (trolley train & One Piece statue) – 30 min drive Takamori Spring Water Tunnel – 30 min drive Kamishikimi Kumanoza Shrine – 30 min drive Tsūjun Bridge (national treasure) – 25 min drive Seiwa Bunraku Theater – 10 min drive Unoko Waterfall (hidden gem) – 7 min drive Soyō Gorge (famous for autumn leaves) – 19 min drive Jōsenji Temple (famous for weeping cherry blossoms) – 10 min drive Gion Shrine – 8 min drive Myōken Shrine (“Drops of 400 Million Years”) – 12 min drive
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of omusubi guest house (JAPANESE STYLE)

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 7 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

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License number: 熊本県指令 御保 第22号