Holiday Rentals in Takehara

The island is nice and quiet with lots of bunnies and gorgeous scenery. It's a wonderful place to escape the crowds for a bit. The food was amazing even if it was a buffet and the staff were very nice.

Gorgeous location lovely staff Comfortable room

Great place to rest up during the Shiminami Kaido. Felt like I was staying in someones room. There was also information including different restaurants that were available for breakfast and dinner with the type of food and opening times, something that I did not fully plan for

The host, Mashi, is so welcoming and charming!!! He will do his best to make your stay perfect! And the place is just everything you need! I would really recommend it!

WOW! This place is wonderful! One of the most beautiful places I've stayed during my month in Japan. I am only sorry I had just one night, would like to stay longer. Easy to find, all necessary amenities, fully equiped kitchen with traditional ceramics dishes and all electronic appliances you could imagine. AC heates the room well. Shower quite big. Everything spotlessly clean. Emergency food available, since there are probably no shops nearby. Drinks too. Tea & good coffee for free. Boardgames available. The house is designed in an old traditonal japanese style with tatami floors. I was amazed. It looks even much better than on the photos. The staff speaks english, which can be quite useful after an exhausting day on the bike :)

After a full day of cycling across the Shimanami small islands, we finally arrived at the guesthouse. I stood at the entrance near the door and said "hello" a few times, but no one came out. At the end of the room, I saw someone peacefully napping. So, I went out for a walk while waiting for the sweet nap to finish. After about 20 minutes, I came back and greeted again. A woman who looked around 60 years old came out and welcomed us with a smile. After setting everything up, I sat down in the living room and made a cup of black tea. There was some aroma placed in the cabinet, so I asked the hostess if I could try it. After she introduced the aroma, she urged us to soak to the onsen right away. The sunset over the bridge I saw during the onsen was truly amazing—a kind of magic hour. After the onsen and dinner, I returned to the guesthouse, continued enjoying my tea, and tried an aroma called "眠" (Sleep). In that moment, I experienced complete peace, as if time had paused. After spacing out for about two hours, I went to sleep. The night was a little cold. To my surprise, the next morning I saw my sleep score was 97—something I had never reached before. I felt full of energy the next day. It’s really unbelievable—the sleep quality I had there. I still haven’t been able to replicate it. Before leaving the guesthouse, we had a conversation. She said she had worked in Tokyo for about 20 years. After her parents passed away, she moved here. She honestly said there were too many people in Tokyo and she didn’t like it. She prefers the peace here. At that moment, I felt she had shown me how beautiful peace can be. And I realized that, in part of my heart, I’m the same as her. We said goodbye to the hostess and told her, "Stay healthy. We’ll come again."

I was pleased with almost everything during my stay here, but the special dinner course exceeded all expectations. The seasonal dishes, utilizing Hiroshima's local produce, were a true work of art and would rival those of a Michelin-starred restaurant. SetodaAzumi hotel should be proud to have such a fine chef.

The perfect getaway. Everything from the first step in the door. A tranquil setting surrounded by things to do. A great memory has.

Mari san is a great host! She is very kind and attentive, and cooked an amazing dinner for me. The place is beautiful and comfortable, with a great japanese traditional atmosphere. I will definitely go back as soon as I can. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience rural Japan.