Japan's oldest remaining company housing - Ikuno Stay — Hotel in Asago

Was definitely one of the highlights of my accommodation in Japan. Feels like you travel in time. The one of the best traditional kept house stays in Japan. Originally for managers of the Silver Mine and they kept some part of it as a museum. Lots of privacy, quiet, beautiful garden view. The manager Rehan was very helpful and is also local guide and looks after local cultural center. We had lots of interesting conversations about Japanese culture and how his experience of many years as a foreigner living in Japan. Local village has lots of activities, like bathing in beautiful river, mine viewing, matcha grinding and nice walks. Forget the amusements parks and visit the...

This was by far the best experience we had in Japan. The village is full of history and charm, set against a beautiful mountain backdrop. Grinding our own green tea, exploring the area, and dining on the best beef we've ever had, served by a lovely local family, made it so special.

The house was spacious, stylish, and comfortable with a modern kitchen and great bath. Getting there from Kyoto was surprisingly easy by train. We loved the community spirit and the peaceful atmosphere.

Huge thanks to Rehan for his incredible work restoring the homes and supporting the local community. His hospitality made us feel like VIPs. We’ll never forget this stay and can’t...

Stayed here during the end of March as part of a tour. It's conveniently located around 10 minutes by foot from Ikuno Station and is a beautifully renovated home with a rich history, amazing sunlight and was a super comfortable and clean location to stay at. I stayed here with 4 other people and it still felt very spacious. The home also has a traditional Japanese Goemon-bath tub which was very cool and has interesting artifacts as part of the decor.

The host is extremely accommodating and I would 100% recommend it if you intend to visit Ikuno Mine, go cycling or just happen to travel...