Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru

669-6201 Hyogo, Toyooka, Takeno-cho Takeno 49-6, Japan – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>105</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
105 reviews
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Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru

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Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru in Toyooka provides adults-only accommodation with a bar and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, a shower, slippers and a desk. The units have a shared bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities, which include a fridge and kitchenware. Takenohama Beach is 70 metres from the guest house, while Kirihama Beach is 2.6 km from the property. Tajima Airport is 23 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

FREE parking!

Hot spring bath

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Toyooka
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annette
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The vibes at this hotel are unmatched! When you walk in you're greeted by books, art and the sweetest host. We could use the kitchen to make our own dinner and he served us some home made drinks at the bar.”
  • Louis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very cosy, comfortable and hospitable stay. Very friendly staff. Had a delicious simmered fish meal, would recommend ordering in advance! All round excellent, if I return to Japan I will definitely come back :)”
  • Haynes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The bar/bookshop is a feast for the senses. Beautiful vintage furniture mixed with lovely textures and smells.”
  • Emma
    Australia Australia
    “Such a beautiful guesthouse, traditional yet quirky at the same time. Great amenities. The owners were very welcoming and made us one of the most incredible meals we had in Japan. The location is great, super close to the beach and very easy yet...”
  • Simon
    Australia Australia
    “I really enjoyed my visit to Takeno, a quiet, traditional fishing village. The guest house was simple but really lovely, and spotlessly clean, and Keisuke made sure I had everything I needed. The sashimi set for dinner was the best I have had in...”
  • Williams
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Really close to Takenohama beach. Very friendly staff, Keisuke speaks good English. The food was home made and tasty. Very pretty inside.”
  • Harriet
    Spain Spain
    “It was such a wonderful stay at Guest House Hitotomaru. The rooms are beautiful and the town is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful nature. I had the Sashimi set which was exquisite. Thank you for hosting me.”
  • Reece
    Australia Australia
    “Very peaceful stay, really easy to get to Kinosaki Onsen it’s one stop away on the train.”
  • Ichun
    Taiwan Taiwan
    “Very comfortable environment, cozy and stylish, feel like in the bookshop. I slept so well👍🏻”
  • Léon
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Hitotomaru is truly a little hidden gem! Situated in Takeno, a lovely fishing town only 15 minutes by train from Kinosaki Onsen (and a lot less crowded), the guesthouse is litteraly a few steps away from the most beautiful beach we saw in Japan....”

Managed by 本と寝床、ひととまる

Company review score: 9.8Based on 104 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

【About Facility】 Hitotomaru refurbished a building that was vacant for about ten years into a guesthouse. The facility is not enough. But you can relax at the Japanese old style house. please check the facility in my web site. 【Breakfast】 Japanese style breakfast 900 yen（please let us know when you book） 【Dinner】 There is not restaurant around my guesthouse. ①So if you would like to eat in my guesthouse, please order 3days before. ・Dried fish set meal（1,400 yen） Hand dried fish caught locally in Takano. Served with rice, miso soup, and a small bowl of pickles ・Sashimi set meal（2,000 yen） Fresh catch of the day from Takano. Served with rice, miso soup, and a small bowl of pickles ②There is a convenience store and supermarket near my guesthouse. You can buy and cook in shared kitchen.

Neighbourhood information

【From Kinosaki】 It takes about 40 minutes by train and walk. The nearest station is Takeno station. From Kinosaki to Takeno station, it takes 10 minutes. The train is once a hour, please check the timetable in advance. From Takeno station to my guesthouse, It takes 20 minutes on foot. Just go straight. My guesthouse is near Takeno beach. About bus, the timetable: 8:44, 12:15,15:15,16:30 (From Monday to Friday) Saturday and Sunday: No bus. 【Dinner】 There is not restaurant around my guesthouse. ①So if you would like to eat in my guesthouse, please order 3days before. ・Dried fish set meal（1,400 yen） Hand dried fish caught locally in Takano. Served with rice, miso soup, and a small bowl of pickles ・Sashimi set meal（2,000 yen） Fresh catch of the day from Takano. Served with rice, miso soup, and a small bowl of pickles ②There is a convenience store and supermarket near my guesthouse. You can buy and cook in shared kitchen.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 418 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Hot spring bath
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 22:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 5 years are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note the property charges an additional heating fee between December and March.

    Please inform Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    License number: 兵庫県但馬指令（豊健）第302-1号

    FAQs about Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru

    • Guests staying at Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian

    • The prices at Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru is 8.1 miles from the centre of Toyooka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkelling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Hot spring bath

    • Room options at Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru include:

      • Triple
      • Twin
      • Quadruple

    • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Book & Guesthouse Hitotomaru is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.