As the only minshuku stay we had in Japan, Higoji was a bit disappointing. The owner, Noble, picked us up from the station which was great. However, that's where the 'service' stopped. Our room was basic and comfortable but grubby. Like the bathroom which is really dirty, the whole place could do with a good clean. We had to ask... More

The owner, Baba-san, is probably the best part of the Minshuku. He will pick you up from the station, drive you back, answer any sort of question, and knows all the sightseeing around. Unlike most accomodations, he has all the train and bus schedules handy and can help you plan your trip. He even has a 1-day Kumamoto sightseeing guide... More

This is not your ordinary kind of accommodation. It's actually someone's house. The owner's mother lives here as well. The room is pleasant with no crowd at all as they only have 3 rooms to let. The only problem I had was the toilet. It's not been washed in months. There was a heater in the bathroom that was most... More

Higoji is a really cute little Minshuku hidden away on Hanaoka Mountain. Its hard to find but worth the serach. We were greeted by the friendly owner, who was more than happy to recommend places to visit, places to eat extra, he even had English Maps at the ready for us tourists! The rooms came complete with tv, aircon, kerosene... More

Acommodation is great, very clean, with a lot of style. Rooms, as well as the bathroom are in Japanese style, with a nice garden which you can reach from your room. The owner is very friendly, kind and with a good knowledge of English. It is great place for having a pleasent and enjoyable stay. More