Machiya Guesthouse Miwa

☆Five points: Considering the average lifespan of Japanese people, they have completed about half of their lives and have gradually accumulated experience in staying overnight. One of the lessons I have learned from that experience is that even if an inn has generally high word-of-mouth reviews and is reasonably priced, if it doesn't meet your needs, you won't be satisfied. That you can't. Therefore, if you want to be satisfied with your accommodation, you first need to choose the type that suits your needs.So, what types of accommodations are there? If we can broadly categorize them without fear of misunderstanding, there are two. The first type is an inn (hotel = system type) where the same service is provided no matter who the staff is or at any time. The second type is a type of inn (guest house = living world type) where hospitality is provided by the person(s) at the time. Of course, there is no superiority or inferiority between the two. In the first place, there is no point in comparing things using the same yardstick.The introduction is longer. Machiya Guesthouse Miwa-san was the second type of accommodation where I was most satisfied (I needed a long preface to say that). When you bring your partner for the first time, it feels like returning to your parents' home in a welcoming (?) mood (of course, only your partner will be entertained, so this may not be an appropriate example), or the feeling of going to stay at a close friend's house (at this time, I chose this inn because I was treated well, and when I actually stayed there, it was so comfortable that I couldn't believe it was my first time here.Additionally, the building, facilities, rooms, baths, and food were really nice, and above all, the host couple was wonderful.Check-in is until 9pm. If you think this is "quick", you should probably choose a hotel. Due to work commitments, I arrived just after 9pm, so the first thing I did was apologize, saying, ``I'm sorry for being late.'' They greet me with a smile, chat a little, and show me around the bathroom.By the way, since it was a weekday, Wednesday, I was the only guest staying today. Bathing is allowed until 10:30 p.m. I finish by 10pm, clean up as much as I can, and come out. ``I took a bath, and the cypress smelled nice,'' I said. For people who find this kind of interaction troublesome, or for those who don't normally find it troublesome but are reluctant to do so this time, it is better to choose the first type of accommodation.Before I go to bed, I am told that I will be out by around 8:30 the next day. However, the person who will take care of me while I am away will come and take it easy, so I was told that it would be okay to relax until check-out at 10am. After exchanging things like, ``I'm going to take a bath too,'' and ``Good night (I'm glad I cleaned up),'' I worked (quietly) in my room for a while before going to bed. The room has the warmth of wood, is small in a good way, and is very clean, including the furniture and futons. I felt good and slept soundly.The next morning, I go for a walk around 6:30. I went to the place where there was a monument commemorating the place where Buddhism was introduced and walked around the area before returning, so it was a little before 7:30, just before breakfast.Breakfast was brought to us, and we chatted in between. At first glance, you can tell that the food was carefully prepared and prepared for the tray. ``I made it a little too early, so I ended up overcooking the beef.It might have a strong flavor.'' ``Aha, that happens sometimes, especially when you're really excited.'' All of them are very delicious. Apparently they don't use tap water. The rice (if I'm not mistaken, it was love at first sight. Apparently it was made by the host couple/wife's mother) was very delicious, and I ate all of it, including what was in the ohitsu. ``Everything was delicious, but the stewed beef was also very delicious.The taste was good, but it was the strongest of the dishes today, so when I ate it with the miso soup at the end, the rice went well. Ta". By the way, the miso soup was also excellent. Excellent, including the degree of cooking of the vegetables.There are many other good things (such as the newly renovated tables and chairs in the gathering room, and the reason for that). However, after staying here, I was reminded that staying at a guesthouse means living with the people there for a short time.Therefore, various things happen. There may be times when it is inconvenient. However, it is only natural that this is part of ``life'', and if you try to think of yourself as ``lucky'' when something out of the ordinary happens, you can enjoy the experience even more.What is there is not a one-way relationship of consumption, from the provider of a "service" to the beneficiary of the service, but rather a fleeting "social interaction." If there is something you would like me to do, please don't wait and ask for advice.And if you're a friend, if not a family member, you'll be able to tolerate things if you can, and if you're willing to be of some help, I think you'll have a great lodging experience. I wonder if there isn't.By the way, the inn was actually so nice that there was no need for such a long explanation. However, I decided to write this as a record and memory of myself, as well as to express my gratitude to the host couple and the staff involved.lastly. When you visit a guesthouse, we want to make you feel like, ``Please come again.'' Machiya Guesthouse Miwa also made me think so. (Of course, the same applies when visiting a hotel.)

It was very good.The breakfast was very sumptuous and gave me the strength to climb Mt. Miwa.The people staying at the accommodation were nice too.The people I met at breakfast were all nice people, and it was a wonderful, once-in-a-lifetime experience.Unlike hotels, you may have different tastes in service, but if you like the atmosphere and service, I think you'll love this inn.I would like to repeat it again.

Machiya Guest House Miwa is a favorite inn that I have returned to many times. The owners, Mr. and Mrs. Fujimura, have wonderful personalities, and their warm hospitality will soothe your soul. This is a lovely townhouse-style building with plenty of wood, and the living room has a great atmosphere that makes you want to stay forever. The inn is kept very clean, and you can feel the fresh air flowing through you every time you walk through the front door.I like the room where I can see the old Ise Highway, Mt. Miwa and Mt. Unebi, from the window, and when I open the window early in the morning, I can feel the fresh air of Omiwa Shrine. The shrine is a short walk from the inn, so visiting early in the morning is especially recommended. I think it would be a good idea to visit the shrine for about an hour starting around 6am, then return before 7:30am and eat your meal.The breakfast after visiting the shrine early in the morning is very delicious, and I think many guests who stay here look forward to it. Special water from the foothills of Mt. Koya is used in the dishes, such as freshly prepared rice served in ohitsu, healthy vegetables, and miso soup, and you can feel the care put into each and every dish. I feel it. They also serve delicious coffee after your meal.There is also a cute signboard cat named Nana-chan, so it is also recommended for those who like cats.If you're lucky, they might even come to your room to play.The people staying at Machiya Guest House Miwa-san are all calm and kind people. We have many repeat solo travelers and female customers. The time you can sit around a table with everyone, eat delicious food, and talk about various things is something you can't experience at other inns, and we recommend this inn to those who want to enjoy a relaxing trip to Nara.I look forward to using your service again in the future.Thank you as always.

It was a wonderful stay. ||A warm couple and a cute black cat, Nana. ||A relaxing bath and a delicious breakfast. ||I felt happy from the start of the day. …