Welcome to Goyomon, a thatched-roof "Gassho-Zukuri" style of farm house in Ainokura. Goyomon is a quaint, historical type of accommodation full of character and perfect for the guest who wishes to experience traditional Japanese culture. All 3 guest rooms are traditional Japanese-style and there are indoor baths for both women and men (same gender only). Local river fish and fresh, seasonal vegetables are served throughout the year. Snow Warning: There is a lot of snow in Ainokura in January and February so please bring a pair of boots.

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• The best stay I had in Japan

  Marcos

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: Brazil

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I could really feel "omotenashi" while staying in this place. Everything was just perfect!!

• Perfect family stay

  Vincent

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Everything was great. From the start to the end we enjoyed our stay in the small village of Ainokura. We arrived by bus at 17:18 at Ainokuraguchi which is a bit late so I called the owner of Goyomon and she kindly came to pick us up at the bus stop. We then arrived at her house where she showed us her room, and other facilities. During our stay a Japanese woman from Fukuoka was also enjoying the place and we had a good time chatting with her in front of the Irori. For dinner we had plenty of food; my favorite dish was the surprising raw carp! After a good sleep and a large breakfast my daughter finally could play sled. It was her first time and we got lucky to have snow in Ainokura. Thank you Goyomon for your hospitality !

• Great Experience!

  Jessie

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Our family of 7 stayed at Goyomon in Feb 2020. Our stay was very memorable as we get to stay in Japanese style gassho and being served very traditional local food. All of us enjoyed the experience very much and will highly recommend it. Ainokura is a nice, small and quaint village.

• Wonderful stay!

  Michael

  Date of Review: February, 2020

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Our stay at Goyomon was a wonderful experience! The village is a magical place, and the host at Goyomon was so helpful and served a mind-blowing meal. Highly recommended!

• A memorable experience at Goyomon

  Date of Review: January, 2020

  Month of Visit: January

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Without a doubt that would have to be one of the best experiences of my Japan holiday. After leaving Shirakawa-go on the last bus, I was very happy to know Ainokura was not going to be as busy with tourists or buses. We got off the Kaetsunous Bus at 4.45 pm and ambled up the hill towards the village. It was so picturesque with the mountains behind and the lights coming on in the houses. We easily found Goyomon guest house - it was the first house behind the one that is a store/cafe. Our host Hiroko greeted us and we dumped our belongings and went out for a quick explore of the village before it became dark. We noticed a couple of fish cooking on the open fire (irori) and I am not a seafood eater but my son tried one for dinner, which was local food prepared by our host. Delicious and filling. The futons were very comfortable the house cosy and warm. The tatami rooms are not made to be soundproof and our neighbours (other guests) giggled and chatted late into the night. They were only having fun I know - but when you're tired and want to sleep :-( Thankfully eventually they stopped and we all had a restful night. Japanese Guest Houses were very efficient and helpful with my booking - I changed my mind a few times and Vincent Penez was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend the experience.

• Wonderful stay at Goyomon

  Christina

  Date of Review: December, 2019

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Arrived late at 5pm since we were taking last bus from Shirakawago. However, my hubby missed the train and bus thus unable to meet us at Ainokura. Owner is so nice to only charged 4 of us instead of 5. There are many heaters in the house including bathroom and toilet area, she even preprepared hot water pad in our futon to keep us warm the whole night. We were well taken care of by the owner. The meals were delicious and healthy. It was raining the next day when we wanted to catch the morning bus at 9.28am to shirakawago, the owner sent us to the bus stop and the hospitality warm our heart. Thank you Goyomon for a simple yet unforgettable experience.

• Truly unique

  Alex

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: USA

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  A stay at Goyomon is really an incredible experience. This was one of the few traditional houses in the area that would accommodate a solo male traveler. Ainokura itself is truly beautiful but also truly tiny. I think there were about 20 buildings total in it, so after walking around for an hour or so you've pretty much done everything in the town there is to do. So be sure to go for the experience of a quiet and beautiful night, where you may spend the evening reading by a hearth and waking early. The food was excellent, the rooms classic, and overall this was an unforgettable evening and a great value.

• What an Amazing Stay

  William

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: USA

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  It was such a great experience to stay a night in a historical heritage village. The host of farm house was very gentle. She cares about everything we experience inside her house. Because of all the work (meal & etc.) she has to perform, I wonder how many hours she actually sleep (may be 4). Anyway... will recommend everyone to stay in this house!!

• Memorable experience

  Yvonne

  Date of Review: November, 2019

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: Singapore

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Goyomon was a fantastic experience! From the start, we were well-taken care of by the host. The place was extremely peaceful, quiet, clean and user-friendly. The host took great care to ensure that we were warm and well-fed! The meals were home-cooked and very healthy! Thank you, Goyomon!

• Truly memorable and unforgettable

  Serene

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: Hong kong

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We spent an overnight stay at Goyomon after a scenic drive through Hakusan White Road. Goyomon in Ainokura is less crowded and busy compared to Shirakawago. The night was peaceful and surroundings is serene. The host of Goyomon is super nice and friendly. It was indeed a memorable experience of us.

• Great welcome in a very nice place

  Jean-louis

  Date of Review: October, 2019

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Site is wonderful, gassho houses and craft are very interesting. The lady running the house offers a warm welcome and excellent cooking. Rooms are tradionnal japanese ones. Bathing is correct. I enjoyed sharing experiences with other guests. I was very enthusiast with this stay off main tourist path.

• As traditional and enjoyable as it gets

  Meagan

  Month of Visit: September

  Country Of Reviewer: U.S.

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Spent a night. Wonderful traditional room and a morning stroll in serenity. The owner and host is gracious and prepares an amazing breakfast and dinner. And seeing all the Gassho-Zukuri houses in person was truly a sight to behold.

• A memorable stay

  Foong yue

  Month of Visit: August

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We visited Shirakawago just before Ainokura, and the difference was obvious. Ainokura is so serene and peacefully quiet. The place is so picturesque, great for photos. We stayed at Goyomon for one night and met a spanish couple there. We had a great time chatting and sharing info. Our host prepared delicious dinner and breakfast for us. A memorable stay, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

• Awesome & quiet place

  Kee yee

  Month of Visit: July

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We spent 1 night at the Goyomon and really enjoyed the whole hospitality experience. Peaceful and quiet place, very different from shirakawa go.

• Excellent hospitality and nice place to stay

  Nora

  Date of Review: June, 2019

  Month of Visit: June

  Country Of Reviewer: Vietnam

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I spent 1 night at the Goyomon and really enjoyed my stay there. Peaceful and quiet place, a very nice sunrise in the morning.

• Fantastic night at Goyomon

  Min qhee

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: Singapore

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  My stay at Goyomon, Ainokura is excellent. The room was well-heated, and even though the toilet and showers are shared, it is clean and well-maintained. The meals are amazing - homecooked, diverse and simply delicious. On the night of my stay, there was a brief cultural dance performance near the shrine, which was a pleasant surprise. The best part about the stay is that you get the entire place to yourself (at dawn and dusk) as visitors are not allowed into the village during those times. I daresay Ainokura is a preferred place for an overnight stay as compared to Shirakawago, as it is quieter and equally scenic.

• Great stay in a fantastic village

  Guy

  Month of Visit: March

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Ainokura is by far the best of the Shirakawa-Go and Gokayama villages. It is peaceful and feels authentic. Even so, to fully appreciate the place, it helps greatly to stay overnight. Goyomon is a great choice. Authentic house, fish cooking on the traditional irori stove, good sized rooms, good shower and bath, and fantastic hospitality.

• Peaceful Ainokura, highlight of our trip

  Kirsty

  Month of Visit: March

  Country Of Reviewer: United Kingdom

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  As backpackers, we stretched our budget to experience a night staying in Gassho-Zukuri style house in Ainokura village and we were so glad we did! The village is peaceful and much quieter than the touristy Shirakawa-go. We woke up to snow in the morning which was just magical! It felt like we were staying in a fairytale. Our host was incredibly sweet and made us the most delicious, traditional breakfast and dinner. 1 night was perfect for us. I would highly recommend staying in Goyoman. It was a top highlight of our trip to Japan.

• Wonderful stay and view

  Nor

  Date of Review: February, 2019

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Compared to Shirakawa-go, Ainokura is very quiet and peaceful. It is our first experience travel to Japan and stay at ryokan. Nice view, nice village a very helpful host from Goyomon. A very warm house with heater and so in love with the bed and our 'pyjamas'. We are treated with a warm heart from the host. Should plan a longer stay in here for the next vacation❤

• Good stay

  Chester

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Hong Kong

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  Warm welcome by the owner, who knows a little English. So, communication was possible to us. Food was local and good. Room was warm but become cool during the night when the heater was off automatically. But the bed was warm enough for sleeping. Worth the visit.

• Good Food, Warm Bed

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: United States

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  My girlfriend and I visited during December and had a wonderful stay. Our dinner was one of my favorites of the trip. Filling, warm and home cooked. Our room was warm and comfortable, though the heater was gas and kind of loud, but not a huge deal. Overall the experience was great and Goyomon was a good value!

• Awesome!!!!!

  Boon long

  Date of Review: December, 2018

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Superb experience here at Goyomon Ainokura. Everything were in perfect condition. Nothing to complaint. P/S : Remember to check weather here especially on winter time and remember to bring your snow boots. Will definitely stay here again next time.

• Best thing we did in Japan

  Yann

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  The ryokan was absolutely perfect: great kaiseiki food, large traditional room, thoughtful service and true authenticity.

• Charming and relaxing

  Danna sophia

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: Philippines

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Solo traveler and stayed at Goyomon for 1 night. I initially planned to stay at Shirakawago but apparently they do not accept solo travellers which led me to Ainokura and now I am so glad that I did. Ainokura is much more peaceful and authentic, giving you the true rural feel. Minshuku Goyomon had everything I need for my stay. I stayed in a solo room with a very comfy tatami futon. Food was also exceptional and was A LOT! Himori-san was very accommodating and runs Goyomon which was owned by her husband's family for more than 200~ years.

• A Highlight of our trip!

  Annmaree

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We stayed here for 2 nights and had an exceptional time exploring the beautiful countryside and eating the most "Amazing" food!! Just when you thought you couldn't possibly be getting anything more to eat, she would bring out more! The house was had plenty of room to relax in, everything was clean and nothing was too much trouble. Definitely a highlight of our 2.5 weeks in Japan!

• Wonderful!

  Alessandra

  Month of Visit: July

  Country Of Reviewer: Germany

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We had a wonderful stay! The hospitality, food, location were extraordinary. Would come back anytime!

• Beautiful village, authentic farmhouse

  Suzanne

  Month of Visit: May

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Ainokura is a real village. I much preferred it to Shirakawa-go, which I visted the next day for a few hours, which felt like a film set. While I was at Ainokura, Minzokukan, one of the village's 20 thatched houses, was being re-thatched, fascinating. A lovely stay at Goyomon,an authentic gassho-zukuri, lovely local food served next to the fire. From the bus stop there ia big sign "Gassho-Zukuri" indicating the path to the village.

• Superb stay at Goyomon

  Kai xin

  Date of Review: May, 2018

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: Singapore

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I stayed for a night between 24.04.2018 to 25.04.2018 (1 night). The stay is amazing, the lady is super helpful and I felt heartwarming by her hospitality. The place is much quiet than Shirakawa-go and the village is much smaller than Shirakawa-go. However it is also more peaceful without much tourist.

• Great stay

  Helen

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: England

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I had a wonderful time staying here. I and the other guests were welcomed with a cup of green tea. Then after settling in and going for a walk around the lovely village it was time for the evening meal, and what a meal, something of everything and all lovely! The heating was just right during my visit and had a timed heater in my room (very much appreciated). Had a lovely relaxing bath. This is such a traditional place to stay, which is just what I wanted. The breakfast the next morning was just as good as the meal the evening before. Sad to leave, but a great time had!

• Just Give Them Your Money!

  Edwin

  Month of Visit: March

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Good in all respects and a better village than Shirakawa-go as less commercialized and trafficked. Just stay here and enjoy the hospitality and surrounds!

• A dream came true

  Yvonne

  Date of Review: April, 2018

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: Singapore

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 4

  Room Rating - 5

  I have mix feelings about staying in Ainokura. On 1 hand I love it because its very quiet and peaceful but at the same time I miss Shirakawago. I think there are probably more things to do at Shirakwago. Nevertheless, my friends and I enjoyed the stay in Ainokura. Weather was not in favor to us during our stay. It rained the entire day and night which hampers us from exploring around. The hosts were friendly. Food were fantastic. Bedding were cozy. We can't ask for more. I will definitely recommend to come here for a night or two.

• Great stay at Goyomon

  Vivian

  Month of Visit: March

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I was the only one staying at Goyomon the night I was there. Since I visited in March, there was plenty of snow still in the town (not on the roof though), but it wasn't cold at all in the daytime (definitely dropped at least ten degrees by night though). I stayed in Ainokura as a suggestion from Japanese Guesthouses since Shirakawago ryokans did not take single guests. It is cheaper in comparison and much more serene as there were barely any tourists in the village and you pretty much get the whole place to yourself come dusk. The host was a very nice lady who offered to drive to nearby Sugamo to view the light up huts at night (Friday and Saturday in March, and I believe Shirakawago is lit up in January and February). The buses come once every 4 hours or so though, so plan ahead!

• Perfect Alternative to Shirakawa-go

  Wai tuck

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  As compared to Shirakawa-go, Ainokura is a much serene place, with comparable scenic views. The stay at Goyomon makes it an even more memorable experience. The host is a friendly and polite lady. It's easy to communicate with her in simple English. The room is cosy. The dinner and breakfast are delicious.

• Fantastic moment in Gokayama

  Chui leng

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  My husband and I stayed 1 night in Goyomon. The host is friendly and helpful.Authentic and delicious dinner and breakfast. A wonderful winter experience in Ainokura

• Winter wonderland in Ainokura

  Yan sean

  Month of Visit: January

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I stayed for 1 night with 2 friends at Goyomon and it was the best winter experience ever. The host ensure that we are warm, and we had a full course dinner with fish cooked in traditional method. The stay also included a scrumptious breakfast. The surrounding is idyllic and we had many beautiful photo opportunities at the observation area. No regrets choosing to stay here over the commercialized Shirakawago.

• Memorable Stay

  Month of Visit: January

  Country Of Reviewer: Singapore

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  It was a great experience for the one night stay at Goyomon. Mrs Hiromi was very a friendly and welcoming host. The food was prepared with care and was surprisingly tasty with some local mushroom and fish grilled in traditional style. Though it was raining that day in snowy winter, the heater in the room kept us dry and warm. Mrs Hiromi was kind to offer a ride for us to the bus station as we were a bit late for the next bus. We highly recommend Goyoman in Ainokura instead of a more commercialized gassho-zukuri farmhourse stay in Shirakawa-go.

• Wonderful winter experience in Ainokura

  Pui hua

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Our family of 4 visited Shirakawago and stayed overnight in Ainokura in mid December, and we had such a wonderful time there. The hostess, Hiromi (hope I recalled her name correctly), waited for us at the bus stop with her car and we were greeted with warm hospitality upon arrival at Goyomon - a well heated house with hot tea and snacks. We were served with authentic Japanese meals for both dinner and breakfast (they were so delicious and fresh), and the next morning Hiromi offered our children a toboggan each where they got to play at the snowy field right in front of Goyomon, we had the field all to ourselves! We had hours of fun building snowman, snowball fighting, tobogganing and got ourselves changed and warmed up before leaving to our next destination. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we look forward to be back again.

• Beautiful Host

  Lisa

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: Australia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Arrived at Takaoka station late and didn’t realise that I would be catching the last bus of the day. Lovely host picked me up at the bus stop and quickly set up my room and wonderful meal.

• Would recommend :)

  Tom

  Date of Review: December, 2017

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: England

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Had a lot of fun staying at this guest house- from the traditional food (interesting- and nice) to the setting. Like many we went here because the more widely advertised Shirakawa-go didn't have any places, and I'm happy we did- it's much quieter and just (if not more) picturesq!

• authentic stay at Goyomon

  Ravo

  Date of Review: December, 2017

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: France

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I stayed as a single traveler in Goyomon for one night at the end of november 2017. I arrived by car and could park next to the house. I liked the spirit of this small village where everyone goes back home at 5pm when night falls at this time of year. I felt very comfortable in my room and also in the common room where fishes were cooked on the fire for dinner. Dinner was delicious and I relished the local vegetables and local food. It was the same for breakfast. I spent a very peaceful night. I recommend a stay on Goyomon to feel an authentic welcome in a traditional home.

• Wonderful stay in a peaceful place

  Stephanie

  Date of Review: November, 2017

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer: Canada

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Our night in Ainokura and Goyomon was magical, the kaiseiki was so good. Our host was very nice and spoke enough English for comfortable communication. We would definitely recommend. But before booking, better to understand that there are 2 other rooms, adjacent to yours, with paper walls, which hinders privacy a little, but that's part of the experience.

• One night in paradise

  Paolo

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: Italy

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I arrived in Ainokura in a pale, rainy day. The atmoshere was unique, magic. The village was surrunded by mountains and clouds: I arrived totally wet but I did not care. It was the experience i hoped for: peace, silence, mist and rain. I had a welcome with green tea and biscuits and later a splendid, traditional, japanese dinner. My room was clean confortable and warm. A must for everyone.

• A fantastic moment in Aynokura

  Matthieu

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer: FRANCE

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We stayed one night in Goyomon with our two little daughters and it was an unforgettible experience. The house was great and we had a great and delicious lunch. This experience will be a great memory of our journey to Japan.

• Authentic experience

  Jean

  Date of Review: October, 2017

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Really enjoyed our stay in Ainokura. Very peaceful beautiful surroundings. Authentic japanes food. Large comfortable room. Host very hospitable. Truly majical place. Not to be missed.

• Beautiful Stay. Very Peaceful

  Shan

  Date of Review: September, 2017

  Month of Visit: September

  Country Of Reviewer: USA

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  Beautiful stay. Food was great, as well as the alcohol beverages provided with dinner. Our hostess spoke some English, so we were able to easily communicate. Comfortable. I called Ainokura the "village in the clouds." Appreciated it more than Shirakawa-go because it was so remote.

• Can't wait to go back!

  Micol

  Month of Visit: July

  Country Of Reviewer: Italy

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I visited Ainokura with my 9 years old son and we had a great time! The village is really a special place and it is really worth it to spend at least one nigh there. I was worried it would be too difficult to get there without a car, but the bus service from Johana and Shin Takaoka is super efficient. Goyomon is a beautiful old house, very clean, comfortable and full of magic. The owner is nice and kind, and she can speak a little english. The food is awesome! I really can't wait to go back!

• Lovely stay at Goyomon

  William

  Month of Visit: May

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  My wife and I had a delightful stay at Goyomon in Ainokura. Like some of the previous reviewers we had originally planned to stay at Shirakawa-go but the minshukus there were full. However also like the previous reviewers it worked out for the better as Ainokura is less busy and commercialised. The host at Goyomon was very helpful, friendly and accommodating in arranging an early breakfast for us in order to catch an early bus. The food was plentiful, varied and very tasty. I would happily recommend minshuku Goyomon.

• May 2017 at Goyomon

  Carol

  Month of Visit: May

  Country Of Reviewer: USA

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  We stayed for two nights and enjoyed our time. We came much earlier than our check in time, but Hiromi was very accommodating and kind and allowed us to store our bags in our room. She also gave us tea and cookies, both days that we stayed. The setting of the village and inn is idyllic and was a welcome respite from the faster-paced Tokyo. We were provided different meals for each night and they were both tasty. The walls are very thin, so you can hear people from the other rooms and the lights from others go through the walls. Otherwise, the rooms were cosy and the bathroom was clean and spacious. The bathroom is shared, but that never was a problem for us as the inn is small and there were never too many other guests.

• Wonderful 2017 stay

  Danielle

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: USA

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  We had an amazing stay at Goyomon. Ainokura is beautiful, and much less touristic than Shirakawa-go. The opportunity to walk around the town in the morning before any buses arrive was very special. The inn was very comfortable and clean, and the innkeepers were extremely friendly and welcoming. Dinner and breakfast were delicious feasts!

• Authentic farm stay experience

  Dagmar

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: Japan

  Atmosphere Rating - 4

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  Very authentic experience, staying in an old farmhouse in Ainokura. Our host was delightful and the food plentiful. Just have to get used to paper walls adjoining other guest rooms :)

• Spring 2017 stay at Goyomon

  Benjamin

  Month of Visit: April

  Country Of Reviewer: Canada

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 4

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  Although Ainokura was proposed as a backup for Shirakawa-go, after what we briefly saw on the bus route home, we have a hunch that Ainokura was /definitely/ a superior village when it comes to feeling absolutely isolated from society and enjoying a breathtaking scenery surrounded by gigantic snowy mountains. Even though japanese breakfasts need some getting used to, the experience, care taken into the meals and variety of different, unique tastes more than make up for it. Our room was very cozy with wifi, flat screen TV, heating and ample room to set down our stuff. The village itself had enough to keep us busy for the whole day, but I don't think staying more than one day would have been a good idea. A short visit is just right. Only scary part are the huge, creepy crawly bugs I spotted on the morning we left on. Thankfully they kept hidden until the very last moment =)

• A very authentic experience

  Month of Visit: October

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 4

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 4

  Ainokura is a very charming little village very easy to find by bus. Goyomon takes advantage of this and offers the visitor a very authentic experience. The person who took care of us was very attentive and really made an effort to communicate in English or with gestures, although a bit of Japanese makes a big difference. The food is excellent, both the dinner and the breakfast. We slept very well on the futon that was on top of the tatami. The yukata provided were very comfortable too. There were some bugs running around but it was nothing major. We would definitely stay here again.

• Charming Village and warm hospitality.

  Month of Visit: November

  Country Of Reviewer:

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  I loved everything about our visit to Ainokura even though it was cold and raining when we arrived we fell in love with this charming little village! Our hosts at Goyoman were sweet and made so much effort to make us feel at home. They even provided us with a hot water bottle to warm up our beds! The food is lovely and I only wish we had stayed 2 nights instead of 1.

• Awesome moment in Gokayama

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: Indonesia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  A beautiful and attractive village filled with snow, isolated villages such as separated from the outside world. Stop in a time machine that throws us into a few years ago. We stayed in Goyomon and welcomed by the host with friendly and very helpful. A warm bed, good food, hospitality made to feel at home. Hope someday will be back and stay longer.

• Awesome moment in Gokayama

  Month of Visit: December

  Country Of Reviewer: Indonesia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 5

  A beautiful and attractive village filled with snow, isolated villages such as separated from the outside world. Stop in a time machine that throws us into a few years ago. We stayed in Goyomon and welcomed by the host with friendly and very helpful. A warm bed, good food, hospitality made to feel at home. Hope someday will be back and stay longer.

• Fantastic Stay At Goyomon

  Month of Visit: February

  Country Of Reviewer: Malaysia

  Atmosphere Rating - 5

  Food Rating - 5

  Staff Rating - 5

  Location Rating - 5

  Room Rating - 1

  My wife and I stayed for two nights at the Goyomon from the 1st of February 2015 to the 3rd. We first want to stay at Shirakawa-go village but due to peak season and the light-up event that day, there were no available accommodations there. With heavy heart we chose to stay at Ainokura village but we were very glad with our decision afterwards. We immediately fell in love with the place as soon we arrive there. Compared to Shirakawa-go, Ainokura is very quiet and peaceful. At Goyomon, we were received great hospitality from our host, Mrs Hiromi. It was very cold during our visit with heavy snow around the Ainokura village but Mrs Hiromi made sure that we were comfortable and warm inside the house. and we love the Food. Mrs Hiromi was also kind enough to send us to Taira Ski Area on our second day which is about 5 minute drive from the village. Overall, we're really pleased and had an unforgettable memory staying at Goyomon. We will definitely come and stay here again in the future.