Tenkawa Homestays

With a stay at Masugen Ryokan in Tenkawa, you'll be just steps from Dorogawa Onsen and Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range. This ryokan is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Mount Yoshino and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

I did a one night stay and 2 nights before I go, I called the owner to request him to add breakfast and dinner to my booking. He mentioned that he could fix something simple if I didn't mind as his wife would be busy. He offered to pick me up from Shimoichiguchi station when he knew I was going by train. After picking me up, he brought me to a famous temple on the way. It was not somewhere I could visit without driving so I was appreciative. He explained that the house was left behind by his mother and he decided to convert it to a guesthouse last year. There is a famous shrine with a Noh stage within 10 mins walk from the guesthouse and I went there twice as there was a procession at 8am the next morning. There is also Amano river where waters are clear and fishermen can be seen occasionally. Dinner will eventually still prepared by the owner's wife. Food was fresh and delicious. I had beef stew with whole grain rice and several side dishes from the town. As the nearby onsen was closed until June, I decided to visit Dorogawa onsen during checkout. The owner offered to drive me there at no charges. The guesthouse was tastefully converted from a 2 century old house with a nice fusion of new and old. Guests could use the living area with stove heating, bar counter, bathroom and toilets. There are only 2 bedrooms so chances are, you can get some peaceful relaxation. The owner speaks limited English but he uses an electronic pocket tool to help him communicate with overseas guest. His room rates are very very reasonable and he and his wife are both very kind and friendly. They really go all out to make your stay pleasant so give the guesthouse a try. The owner heard I wanted to see stars though I told him I did not expect to since the weather forecast was cloudy. He checked the skies at 9pm and told me that some stars could be seen and took me to a dark stargazing spot nearby. I was happy as I managed to take some decent photos.

It's so friendly and cheap There's enough food to eat to fill. It was so delicious that I ate a lot of rice. I'm checking out, I'm eating on the way, and I'm holding a cherry blossom. He gave me a chopsticks set and took me to the bus stop. I think of a real country grandmother, and I'm so tearful. I really recommend it