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Last Updated on December 8, 2025
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A Century-Old Guesthouse Where Time Stands Still
The guesthouse “Hinoki no Ie – Kachouen” in Mitoyo City offers a rare opportunity to rent out an entire historical building, a former imperial guesthouse built entirely of hinoki cypress and registered as a national tangible cultural property. Steeped in Taisho-era charm and once connected to the imperial family, the mansion features five traditional Japanese rooms where refined architectural details have been carefully preserved. From the second-floor corridor, you can gaze upon a beautiful zelkova tree in the garden, while outside, guests can enjoy experiences such as wood splitting, barbecuing, or soaking in a rustic goemon-buro bath heated by firewood. The fully equipped modern kitchen allows for self-catering and intimate dining, creating a unique retreat where travelers can unwind and embrace a quiet, extraordinary escape.
Basic information
| Address | 1764-1 Kasaoka(Kasada), Toyonaka-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa |
| Phone number | 090-8285-7040 |
| Parking | Availavle |
| Number of room(s) | 1 room |
| Price | Room only : 7,840 yen With breakfast : — With dinner : — Half board : — |
| Website | www.kachoen.jp |
| Check-in | 17:00 |
| Check-out | 10:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: — Dryer: — |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: — |
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Greetings from the ownerThe wood-fired Goemon bath at Kachoen, a registered tangible cultural property guest house near the pilgrimage route, is popular.
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Guests praise the cleanliness and comfort of the beautifully restored building, noting the pleasant aroma of hinoki cypress that creates a calming atmosphere. The spacious rooms with a traditional Japanese aesthetic are highlighted as relaxing and ideal for a serene stay. Many reviews commend the warm and attentive hospitality of the staff, while the meals featuring local ingredients receive high marks for their delicious, homely flavors. Overall, visitors describe their stay as highly satisfying, combining cultural richness with modern comfort.
