Guest houses in Japan
35 properties guest houses and homestays across 5 destinations in Japan, from € 28 per night for two adults.
Guest houses in Japan at a glance
We track 35 properties guest houses and homestays across 5 destinations in Japan. Naha has the most with 10; Naha has the lowest starting price at € 28 a night. Typical prices across the country run from € 57 to € 143 depending on where you go, which is a wider gap than most travellers expect within one country. Staying in Kyoto costs about 2.5 times what Naha does for the same kind of property, so if your plans are flexible the destination matters more than the hotel.
| Destination | Properties | From / night | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naha | 10 | from € 28 | € 57 |
| Kyoto | 7 | from € 89 | € 143 |
| Hakone | 7 | from € 52 | € 104 |
| Kanazawa | 6 | from € 45 | € 72 |
| Nara | 5 | from € 39 | € 84 |
What to look for in guest houses in Japan
Small, owner-run properties: more personal than a hotel, more serviced than an apartment. You usually get local knowledge you cannot get anywhere else, and you usually give up the things a chain guarantees — a 24-hour desk, a lift, air conditioning in every room.
Before you book, check
- Reception hours. Many guest houses have no night staff and need an arrival time in advance.
- Whether breakfast is served and at what time, which can be a single fixed sitting.
- Whether there is a lift, if you have heavy luggage or stairs are difficult.
- Whether cards are accepted. Smaller properties in some countries still prefer cash.
Tell the owner your arrival time and keep them updated if it changes. At this size there is often literally one person with the key, and turning up unannounced at 23:00 can mean a locked door.
Worth it for: Travellers who want a place with a character, and destinations where the hotels are all chains.
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Frequently asked
How many guest houses are there in Japan?
We can currently book 35 across 5 destinations in Japan, starting from €28 per night for two adults.
Which destination in Japan has the most?
Naha, with 10 properties guest houses and homestays.