Guests Reviews

Thank you for a very nice stay in Yougendo. I loved your guesthouse, the staff was very friendly and made me instantly feel like home and the house itself is beautiful as well as the garden. Also the bar is very cosy. The location next to railway station is very convinient with an easy acces to both Nara and Osaka. And the supermarket accross the street has all you need. When I visit Japan/Kansai again I will definitely come here again and will recommend this excellent place to all my friends planning a trip to Japan. Thank you all!

Matti, Finland

Nice room with authentic Japanese things. Very nice pleasant stay and very relaxing to start our trip in Japan.

Hendrikus, Netherlands

Very nice house and garden. Lots of work to preserve it, but you can see the result. Very beautiful. Service mind people you are.

Marchel, Netherlands

My desire in choosing Yougendo is that we might be immennsed in the flavor and style of traditional Japan. You have fully met that desire. The small touches (simplised train directions, quiet Japanese music, flowers, attention to detail) are evident throughout. It has been like staying in the home of a gracious friend. Domo Arigato!

Jim, USA

We loved the setting, enjoyed the ryokan experience, meeting and conversing with people from many other cultures. The breakfasts were very tasty and a treat over the standard breakfast menus we standardly enjoy. The experience was delightful and one to be remembered.

Dorothy, USA

Yougendo is a wonderful guesthouse. Warm hospitality, historied building, nice staff. Especially a dining bar is recommendation! We will certainly go back to yougendo again. Thank you so much.

Macco, Yoshinori + Gilles, Japan

Yougendo was our first stop after arriving at Kansai Airport. We loved staying there. Beautiful traditional Japanese house and garden. Great location, room and facilities. Wonderful breakfast. Great way to start our holiday. Thanks Chris + Shu - hope to see you again soon.

Gideon, Loretta, Cameron + Jessica , Australia

Thank you for your hospitality. We really enjoyed visiting Japan and especially staying at the Yougendo guest house.... it was quiet an experience for us. We were sad to leave your guesthouse. I will keep the information handy just in case someone want to come and visit your area. Again thank you again for making our holiday more memorable and we are so pleased that we chose the Yougendo.

Jadzia + Marlyne, Canada

Thank you for assisting us at the beginning of our Japan trip in January. It was a superb holiday and cultural experience and we appreciate your assistance both with us being late on the first night and organising the replacement car on the second day. Your guesthouse is delightful and traditional and a great introduction to Japan.

Gary, Australia

For an one hundred year old house, Yougendo is surprisingly well. It felt fully restored while still preserving. Thank you for having us!

Winnie + Connie, Canada

This was a star place, it's got a lot of atmosphere. All in all, this is an excellent guest house.

Maria, Italy

Thank you for sharing this beautiful house with us; compared to home this has been a 5 star experience! Yougendo is much more than somewhere to sleep the night.

Nancy, Australia

Yougendo guesthouse has been our impression of Japan and the stay, artwork & craftsmanship has been breathtaking. Staying has been an absolute honor.

Adrian, Australia

A perfect place to kick off any trip to Japan. Very traditional accommodation with a relaxing atmosphere. Sake tasting is a must!

Rohan + Mike + Party, Australia

We would stay here again if we would come to Japan again. This is nice place here and breakfast wes so delicious! Thank you.

Martine + Ondrej, The Czech Republic

We felt very welcomed. Everybody was friendly and attentive. The ambiance was warm and the house was lovely. We are glad we chose to stay here and would do it again. Thanks Chris and SHU.

Laurent + Party, France

After 3 day here, it feels more like we are leaving now our house. Thank you for your kindness.


Aurelien + Oliver, Switzerland

I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay. As there are only a few rooms, it almost feels as though I'm staying at a private home. If I know anyone back in Australia, who is traveling to Kansai, I will constantly recommend.

Joshua, Australia

A very good taste of Japanese living but with enough detail to avoid culture shock. Good attention to the local advice.

Hartropp Family , England