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Shimizu

4 of 5 stars
scifiwasabbi00   1 contribution
East Bay
Dec 3, 2009

My husband and I stayed at Shimizu for one night. The inn-keeper sat with us and entertained us all through dinner. He shared stories of having to repair about 30 thatched roofs, how he would nearly freeze to death in the house as a kid, and how his wife completely runs the show. Most of the vegetables and fruits they... more

World Heritage Shirakawago Gassho Frame Housing Community

5 of 5 stars
donna10   5 contributions
Milwaukee, WI
Oct 24, 2009

If at al possible, try and spend at least two days here at one of the small family-operated inns. It is one thing to se one of the traditional gassho frame homes form the outside but it is amazing to actually stay on one. We had a lovely experience with some of the best food on our entire 3-week trip... more

Perfect!

Koemon

5 of 5 stars
shanling   3 contributions
Singapore
Aug 3, 2009

We stayed in Minshuku Koemon and had gotten the room facing the pond/carpark. The place was perfect. The minshuku is in old traditional style with no locks on the door. But it was VERY CLEAN and comfortable. I think it was of an excellent value! The food was authentic and was rather delicious! the best part was the bath area.... more

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