A very nice place! Naofumi-san is very considerate and nice! :)

A great host.

The host is a very good and polite person. His flat is big, clean and tidy. Apart from the bedroom, he basically let me use everything in his flat like TV, oven, washing machine, etc. I drive to the place and there is a free parking space. Remember to ask for the address from the host as the address on the airbnb ((SENSITIVE CONTENTS HIDDEN) map) is not correct. All in all, I enjoy the stay very much. Many thanks.

Naofumi is a very warm-hearted host and he offered free pick-up and drop- off as long as he's at home. When we left he also helped us to buy tickets because the JR staff in Utatsu can't speak English. Naofumi's apartment is very tidy. We only booked one bedroom but we actually used the whole apartment. The walking distance from Utatsu station to Naofumi's apartment takes 30 minutes but my kids and I enjoy walking so it's not a problem for us. There's about 50 meters walking where one side of the road is cemetery but there're a lot of houses nearby. For people who want to visit Inland Sea area in Japan have to recognize that it's very common to see cemetery in Japanese villages and even walk pass it ( e.g. In Ogijima).

Naofumi is an exceptional host and is highly recommended for your trip to Ayauta. We made arrangements for him to pick us up from the station when we arrived and dropped us off when he left. We were particularly lucky because Naofumi was on holiday and had offered his time to take us around the city when we needed and we spent a lot of time with Naofumi roaming the various unique places in Ayauta. He speaks English fluently and is very responsive. His hospitality made our trip to Japan very memorable and personal. His place is tidy and clean and the location he lives in is safe. It is near the lush mountains and is very beautiful. He offers a variety of amenities that are generous. Overall, he is thoughtful and it shows in his accommodation from beginning to end. He is again exceptional and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good trip. Don't hesitate to book a stay with Naofumi.

naofumi was an amazing host. he had everything planned, went to get us from the station and even had bikes for us to move around in utazu. the apartment is a perfect airbnb!

一所寧靜,風景優美

A perfect stay and experience! The host provides everything you may need so does the travel advisement. And Naofumi San is very communicative. I really wish I could have more time there!

Sehr gute Lage, zentral am Bahnhof. Lediglich 5 min zu Fuß. Andrew war sehr nett und die Kommunikation hat leicht funktioniert. Das Apartment war sauber, und alles wie beschrieben. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Andrew's place was Clean and tidy! Hope you enjoy!

離JR宇多津站很近,室內超乾淨的 雖然與房東同住,但完全沒影響

Apartment was clean, bed was comfortable, wifi was good. Andrew was a good host and gave great directions on how to get to his apartment. He also communicated quickly and was helpful and flexible. Was nice to stay up, chat and have a couple of drinks.

That place was à quiet place, near the JR station and it was easy to visit the island Naoshima from there.

Good location, Quiet, Good Japanese restaurant opposite

Andrew was very accommodating and easy-going. We were free to come and go as we please, and didn't seem to both each other. He was quick to respond to messages. Thanks for making our trip to Shikoku easy and enjoyable

便宜、房東人又nice

I was Yuki's first Airbnb, and she did everything she could to make me feel welcome and comfortable. She always replied to my questions quickly, and even picked me up from Takamatsu Station. She even went out of her way to introduce me to some local food by cooking me dinner and taking me to a udon restaurant for breakfast. Her house is neat and tidy, and I had a very good night's sleep.

Yukiさん、楽しい時間をありがとうございました!便利な場所、お部屋はあったかでとても快適な滞在でした。 美味しいうどんやさんに連れて行って下さったり、送ってくださったり。ご親切に心からの感謝をいたします。宇多津が大好きになりました(*^^*)

좋은 점은 역이 가깝고, 마중나와 주셨고,친절하신 점. 다만 화장실과 주방의 청결은 미흡함. 커피 한 잔 끓여 마시고 싶은 마음이 안생김. 가성비가 낮음.

マンションの一室ですが、駅から近いのに静かで居心地が良かったです。

房東為人都好好!我到達高松機場時,本來說,我自己坐火車到宇多津站,才過來接我們,怎料,他在機場接我們,令我們非常感動,他的房子位置很好,往宇多津火車站及AEON 丅OWN「系小鎮中的大超市及1OO日圓店」都非常近,只是5分鐘, 但⋯他的廚房實在有D嚇人,因為是開放式廚房,油煙彈到好污糟,整個廚房都非常污糟,最可怕是,有一樽類似油嘅物體,竟然發左『毛』都放系度,有個裝筷子嘅筒,裝左幾十枝用過D無洗過嘅竹簽,真令人廢解,用過『鑊橙』又唔洗,真系太汚糟了

Take care for transportation , nice stay here.

Tetuo tried but we couldnt make ourselves understood to each other. This is not a pretty area, although you can get to some islands on the train. He slept in the next sliding doors room, and appeared to be fed up with us when we played cards before bed.He also expected us to be back earlier than we were ( we got back at 10.20pm ). The pictures on his area are very misleading! The place was not very clean.

雖然雙方在溝通過程有點困難,但Tetuo先生仍然盡力去解釋及為我每一天的旅程進行提議,亦會花時間為我準備早餐,令我對於第一次的民宿之行有了不錯的體驗,是值得推薦的一家民宿。

第一天房東爺爺特地到車站接我們,到民宿之後,他已經事先準備好茶跟小點心,頓時覺得很溫暖,還幫我們一起確認、規劃行程,雖然語言不通,但卻對我們非常有耐心!房間很舒適,自由度很大,環境清幽非常安靜,早上爺爺還特別過來準備西式豐盛早餐,然後載我們到港口,真的非常感謝阿~~如果有機會絕對還會來住這邊的!!大推!!

Tetuo-san is a super nice person and the house is nice. we two adults spent super good 5 days in Utatsu. The house is very close to the JR station about 5 minutes walking and many yummy restaurants and supermarkets (convenient store and Aeon). Tetuo-san prepared breakfast every morning and provided tons of useful information about transportation and sight viewing. You will love that place and plan to go back again.

It was a very nice experience to stay at Makky' home during Setouchi Triennale 2016. Makky is a very good host, she gave us advances and send regards during the days the typhoons was coming. sweet^^ At first I was quite worried about the distance from the Utazu station ,also the airport bus stop(10mins), but then we found that its very easy to go, like a big L walking route, and not rocky if using luggage case, lift is available in the building as well. And there are some nice restaurants along the road, Family mart and Udon restaurants are just there in front of the bnb. Makky'home is good fit for 1 to 2 persons, is a traditional japanese apartment. Clean, well equipped,and nice decorations. I used to sleep in Tatami in my home, that's qreat I can sleep immediately once im in it, and the environment there is silence. The aircon is cool enough during hot summer. Everything makes comfortable. You couldnt find any picky if you choose to stay here. Highly recommended ^^ Thanks Makky and the housekeepers, I picked two paper cranes from the home^^ was a very good memory there.

我是第一次开到日本,根据地图很容易找到房子,第一次感受到日本人居住的感觉,虽然是很简洁的房间,但生活用品样样俱全,第一次住民宿,感受到住酒店没有的贴心。很喜欢这感觉,出国前定了4晚,后来又加了2晚,住了一个星期,离开时还有些舍不得。谢谢房东送我的千纸鹤,我收拾好带回家里。如果有机会,我还会继续入住,也强烈推荐入住。

Makkyさんからとても丁寧に沢山の説明をしてくれました。美味しいうどん屋も教えていただきました。駅次第も便利でした。香川県に来たら、こちらに泊まるなら、いろいろ観光に得な情報をもらえると思います(*^^*)

性价比很高的房子,它给了我入住日本的第一感觉,所以记忆很深刻。这是时隔两个月的第二次预定这家。亲切!

We had a great experience in this place. Makky (host) is a nice and enthusiastic person who gave us presents and provided us one more bicylces being so convenient for us. When we had some problems, she replied us quickly. Also, Utazu station is near the Takamatsu. I am highly recommended this place to others.

対応も丁寧で、問い合わせにもすぐにお返事頂きました。利用方法も資料で分かりやすかったです。洗濯機も使え連泊にはありがたいです!

The host is helpful and pleasant for assistance with good English. Makky has put her great effort to make every of her guest to be as cozy as home like, her mother is also a great interior decorator to make such a small apartment warm and full of Japanese and shikoku traditions.

Makky is a wonderful host, and I had a very comfortable stay at her apartment in Utazu. It is a cute Japanese-style studio, and it met all of my needs perfectly. It is well located, with an easy walk to the train station and the most delicious udon restaurant literally across the street. Makky provided me with excellent recommendations and sightseeing guides, as well as the list of upcoming festivals. It was extremely helpful and enriched my experience greatly! Makky was so nice and welcoming; I was lucky enough to meet her since she was in town. She also checked in on me over email throughout my visit to ensure everything was going well. I would absolutely stay here again!

I booked last minute, but they were more than happy to pick me up, drop me off, and even invite me to a family birthday dinner. So nice! It's perfect if you're an early riser.

最高のロケーションで、最高のご夫婦に迎えて頂きました。家から見える景色は圧巻、ホストのご夫婦はとても親切で優しく、朝起床と同時にうどん屋さんまでご一緒頂きました。また、犬のゴンちゃんがとてもかわいらしく、子供たちは楽しく遊んでいました。お庭で集めているハチミツや手作りのヨモギ餅もいただき、本当に楽しい時間でした。部屋はとても清潔で何の不自由もありません。近くの城山温泉を教えて頂き行ってみましたが、お風呂から瀬戸大橋がのぞめる最高の環境でした。ホストのご夫婦とお別れするのが寂しいくらいでした。子供たちもまた行きたい!と言っています。

ホストさんはあたたかい、やさしい、素晴らしい人です。いろいろ話し合って、一緒にのときたのしかった。ほんとにとても素敵な思い出をありがとう~~

少し道に迷いましたが、丁寧に対応していただき、問題なく到着できました。 遅いチェックインでしたが、とても親切に迎えていただきました。 早朝の景色は圧巻! 冷蔵庫、電子レンジ、ポット、WiFi、必要なものはそろっていて便利です。 お部屋は広くてとてもキレイです。 また伺いたいおうちです。

十分舒適的家,地點雖然較偏僻,但家中非常整潔及有特色。

とても素敵な場所でした。

滞在は非常に短時間でしたが、清潔かつ親切でとても良かったです。またワンちゃん(ゴンちゃん)も人懐っこくて、とても癒されました。できればまた行きたいです。

部屋からの眺めや、お部屋の広さキレイさなど大満足の2泊3日でしたが、何て言っても最高だったのはホストのご夫婦が本当に魅力的なお二人だったことです。 初日から予定より遅い時間のチェックインになってしまったにも関わらずとても暖かく迎えて頂き、その後も朝晩の送迎(最寄り駅から少し離れたところにあるため)から楽しい晩酌まで、本当にお世話になりました。 またいつか、必ず訪れたいと思います。

Pleasant stay! Delighted little place right next to the train station! Cute rooms and very clean bathroom! Although there weren't enough beds for two girls to stay together when we arrived. (we booked too late and it was spring break) But hosts and other roommates were all super friendly and chatty! So didn't feel uncomfortable at all! I shared my room with other young boys and travellers and so did my friend , but it was quiet during the nighttime. Beds were comfortable. We arrived quite late and departed too early in the morning, shame we couldn't have more time to communicate! Will visit again if we travel around there again. Thanks for having us!

It's located just 1 min walk from the train station. Owner is really friendly and helpful. Room is clean. The common area is small yet cozy. Will recommend staying here if you're visiting nearby areas / islands in the setouchi inland sea.

自然と共生する住宅というコンセプトに共感できたのと、ホストの人柄がとてもよかったです。子どもたちは犬や猫、ヤギとも触れあえて喜んでいました。 薪ストーブが使える時期にぜひまた伺いたいですし、次は連泊してゆっくり過ごしたいと思いました。ありがとうございました。

2歳の子連れで3泊しました。 中心部からは離れていますが、高松方面にも丸亀方面にも行きやすく、車移動には便利な立地でした。 コンポストトイレや薪オーブンなど初めて使うものもありましたが、 ホストさんが丁寧にオリエンして下さるので心配ありませんでした。 子供は飼われている猫と外のデッキで遊んだり、 家の中も走り回ったりとても楽しそうに過ごしていました。 ホストさんが収穫された無農薬みかんをいただいたり、 色々なイベントにご招待いただいたり、 またと無い経験ができました。 こちらに宿泊できて本当に良かったです。 また香川に滞在する際は必ずこちらのお世話になりたいと思っています。

サークルの旅で4人で泊まりました 蚊には悩まされましたが薪で料理をしたり、ヤギもいました! バスタオルを用意してもらい荷物が減ります! あと、洗濯もできます! 冬には薪ストーブも出来るみたいです! 本当にいいお宿でした!

男5人グループで利用しました。 市街地から少し離れており、ゆっくりと時間を過ごすことができました。 またコンポストトイレや薪ストーブなど、普段利用しない設備が多く楽しんで滞在できました。 ありがとうございます。

好

Toyo's place is a nice place, in the middle of the countryside. It takes around 15min by walk to go to Hayuka station, but some members of the guest house team came to pick us at the station, they even took us to the supermarket nearby so we could buy food for our stay. The house is cosy, and must be really nice in late spring or summer. There are also heater and stove for cold days. The house aims at being environmentally friendly (water heated up using solar energy for exemple). A nice place to stay. I would recommend it to backpackers and nature lovers.

The house and Toyo are gorgeous. Highly recommended.

Toyo様のうちは田舎に近いし、環境もいいし、とても綺麗なところで、本当に大好きです。 本人の英語が上手で、音楽教師なので、いい感じですよ。夏になると、また友達と一緒にToyo様のうちに遊びます。

ありがとうございました。

This place is very clean and big. Additionally the area is so quiet.

部屋はきれい、広いです^_^ 快適なベットですね! 歓迎のワイトボード大好き!^_^ とってもうれしいです! でも、屋主はインターネット通信が答えません、連絡が便利ではない、残念です。

Awesome. Secluded Ex-commercial building, we loved it! Arigatogozaimasu

キッチンが完備されていたため、自分たちで作ったごはんをテラスで食べることが出来て、とてもいい経験になりました。瀬戸内海が一望できるロケーションで非常に綺麗でした。お風呂も清潔で、露天だったので晴天なら綺麗な星が見えました。 ただ、島にスーパー、自販機、食堂は一切ないため自分たちで食材を買い込む必要があります。

島には、島民しか住んでいないため、ゆっくりした時間を過ごせます。 ゲストハウスの周辺は、空き家が多く静かですが、街灯がないため夜に、散歩に行く際には、懐中電灯が必要になります。 お風呂が、外にあるため、外の景色を観賞しながら入浴できますがシャワーも、外にあるため、風が吹いていると、肌寒く感じます。 島には、お店も、自動販売機も、無いため島に渡る前に、食料品の買い出しは必要になります。 キッチンは広く、業務用を使用しているため、料理を作るのも、楽しくなります。 静かで、海を見ながら食事や会話ができ自分達の時間で、過ごせます。 夏時期は、虫が多いため、虫が苦手な人には、落ち着けないかもしれません。 海のテラスは、瀬戸内国際芸術祭の作品の一つなので、極稀に作品を観賞に来る人が現れます。 稀に、島民の飼い犬(ビーグル犬)が遊びに来ます。

泊まるところも景色も綺麗でアメニティとかもこだわっている感じでとても良かったです。 瀬戸内国際芸術祭で使ったいた建物ということもあり、とてもおしゃれな空間でした! ただ、どうしようもないことだけど 自然が豊かな分、やっぱり虫はいっぱいいるので虫が全然ダメな人(キャンプ場とか行けないレベル人)は考えた方がいいかもしれません。

ホストさんは地元のお店や観光スポットもよくご存知で親切です。

Es war grossartig. Ein besonderer Ort mit besonderen Menschen. Wir haben uns in ein längst vergangenes Japan hineinversetzt gefühlt.

Wir haben uns auf Shishijima und im Cafe KusuKusu wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die Insel hat eine ganz eigene Geschwindigkeit und die Herzlichkeit der Bewohner ist überwältigend.

This AirBnB on Shishi Island is unlike any I have stayed in around the world. Where to start! Whilst looking for an AirBnB in the region, I noticed one listing was out in the sea, which I thought was a mistake. Upon looking more closely, I found it was in a village on a tiny island, proclaiming to have only 19 residents. We decided to give it a go, and we will forever be grateful that we did. Shishi Island is a land that time forgot. It is a snapshot of an old Japan that is rarely if ever found on the mainland, with no cars or roads, and only narrow paths winding medievally between a cluster of houses in varying states of decay. from a peak of 1000 inhabitants fifty years ago, only 19 remain, with many often just walking out the door of their homes and leaving them for nature to reclaim, which it surely is. But the residents are fighting back, and offering reasonably comfortable accommodation with a modern bathroom and kitchen facilities. The bedroom is traditional Japanese futons and screen doors with tatami mats. This may not be for everyone, but for those who have seen all the usual places in Japan, I think this is a treasure. The residents we met were so pleased to see us there, perhaps even shocked! :) Visit the "Big Tree". There is a very good reason it is called that. :) So to sum up, despite the gradual encroachment of the plant life, there are nooks and crannies everywhere to explore, and we loved it! Highly recommended for most but not all. Access is by a 20 minute ferry ride, three times a day from a town called Takuma, and its port 'Miyanoshita'. No cars, or even roads, but you can park opposite the ferry outside the regional tourist office for free during your stay. The Mitoyo Tourism Association will help, in English, with details.

ガスコンロは屋外の庭に一台、IHのコンロが離れのキッチンに一台あります。その他カセットコンロもあります。 食材は宮ノ下フェリー乗り場から歩いてすぐの鳥居の近くにある小さなスーパーとフェリー乗り場の隣にあるコンビニで購入しました。 夏場は蚊取り線香はありましたが別途虫除けスプレー必須です。

The short version: this was easily the best part of our month in Japan. If you’re thinking about it, you should just go for it. It’s a magical little island that only gets about 10 foreign visitors a year! We had such a wonderful time on Shishi Island, home to 17 of the kindest, most helpful people you’ll ever meet. About half of them were waiting to meet us at the Kuzu Kuzu Cafe when we arrived. The traditional Japanese rooms are very nice, with cozy blankets and an ocean view.  We spent a lovely day wandering around the island, visiting the big tree, the scenic viewpoint, and of course the month-old baby goats. Bonus for Spanish speakers: one of the residents used to live in Mexico and speaks excellent Spanish! A few tips to make your stay a little easier… 1) the ferry comes by three times a day (message hosts for the exact times) so if you’re staying longer than a couple days you can easily go back into town for a grocery run. 2) the room has a fridge and microwave and the shared kitchen has a stove top and dishes. 3) you can wait for the ferry in the cute little cafe and everyone there will make sure you don’t miss it :)

shishijima is a wonderful place This house very beautiful , The host so nice and so kindly. very quiet place you will feel peace, anything slowly touch nature , touch sky ,touch your heart. 非常推薦這個美麗的志志島,島上目前只有住17個人,如果你喜歡大自然,喜歡寂寞,喜歡安靜,喜歡鄉下,喜歡貓咪,那你真的不能錯過這個好地方. 這個地方適合靜靜的品味,與自己獨處,跟自己對話。島上店家15:50就休息了,可以帶食物在Host家煮,但垃圾要自己帶走喔!以及用火要注意安全. 最後,我愛志志島。

大楠はとっても壮大で、感動しました!夕方に島の展望台に行ったのですが、綺麗な夕焼けで忘れられません。 島の歴史など聞かせてもらい、勉強になりました。 潮が引いているときには、島をぐるっと一周することもでき、とても気持ちよかったです! 島には食品等買うところがありませんでしたので、詫間駅近くのピカソというスーパーで滞在する間の食料を調達されることをお勧めします。 すこし携帯の電波通じにくいことがありましたが、ゆっくりとした時間を楽しむことができるので、快適です!

志々島のシンボルの大楠や山の頂上の間にあるゲストハウス。 別棟に(管理人さんと共有の)水回りがあります。湯舟は小さめながら、清潔感のあるオーシャンビューのお風呂は素晴らしかったです。 中庭の猫たちを見ながら眠り、日の出前から島のパワースポットをお散歩できる絶好のロケーションでした。 予約が埋まっているのでなかなか難しいですが、連泊してのんびりするのも楽しいはず。「なにもない贅沢な時間」を楽しめる旅人はぜひ。

The highlight of my Japan trip and my new favourite place! Khaki and his family were wonderful hosts, very willing to give advice on where to go and what to do and what's more - they will even drop you off and pick you up from the station! The listing itself was beautiful and exceptionally clean. I was staying by myself but there was more than enough room for a group of friends or family to stay. I even had a go in Khaki's pottery studio which was a wonderful experience. The restaurant next door is delicious! Highly recommended for anyone searching for an "off the beaten track" experience in Japan and wanting to meet some welcoming and friendly people. I feel lucky to now have friends in Kojima :) Thank you Khaki!

This place is really something special. There's a lovely lunch restaurant and gallery attached plus the ceramics studio. Up a hill, tucked away from other houses. Although it is not close to shops or the train, Khaki very generously gave me a lift when needed. I can't wait to come back again and wish I booked for longer. Love love love it.

Khaki and his family are such gracious hosts. The place is very comfortable, clean and a peaceful retreat from big city japan. We enjoyed biking around the cute town of Kojima and our trip to naoshima island was unforgettable. Khaki and his family speak English very well and were very helpful and accommodating. His father even gave us a ride to an area hotel spa where we enjoyed soaking with a view of the beautiful inland sea. If you are able to eat at restaurant Hutte, I highly recommend. Best food of our trip! We also enjoyed a pottery class taught by Khaki and can't wait for our finished pieces to arrive in the mail. Stay here if you have the chance, it is amazing!!

I had the most relaxing two nights here. It was exactly what I needed from the break neck speed of tokyo. Khaki and his family were so welcoming and accommodating in making feel totally relaxed but also give you the privacy you need. If you're staying there try and get a lunch reservation for the on site restaurant, Hutte which has a great set menu but only serves a set number of plates each day. I can't wait to come back and get recharged again. Thanks Khaki!

お部屋の設備は勿論、適度なコミュニケーション、お薦めの飲食店の紹介、自転車の貸し出しなど、本当にきめの細かい気配りをして下さいました。airbnbを初めて利用しましたが大満足です。

Khaki was really helpful and picked us up from kojima station. We had access to bicycles which was great for a ride in to town. The kitchen is super well equipped and it is a large and comfortable space in a leafy green setting - perfect for quiet time out! Remember to bring your own bluetooth speaker if you want to listen to music! Khaki's kiln and ceramics are definitely worth seeing - and Hutte is a must for lunch!

We really had a good time there. Takaaki and his parents are so friendly and they share every information we need for us. We felt so lucky that we can have a short trip with Takaaki's father. He's really wise and gentle. Good place to stay, just like your own place. It's a pity that we can't stay there longer, or we would like to try the pottery and have lunch at Hutte.

Amazing place and amazing people. Khaki and his parents were the best hosts you can image. They even picked us up and dropped us off at the train station. It was quite easy to access Naoshima from here-just takes about an hour by train and ferry. The place is really spacious and nicely done. The view is nice. Absolutely highly recommended. Great hosts!