Monthly Rentals in Oshima District, Suō-Ōshima

This place was an absolutely amazing find. The house and garden were absolutely gorgeous, and so peaceful - the pictures do not do it justice. Katsuhiro was the friendliest and most attentive host, always there and available to help out, give recommendations, and ensure we had the best stay possible. Even the area of town this Ryokan is based in is beautiful, with many super friendly cafes and restaurants in a quiet peaceful town. it's a short train ride from central Matsuyama (about 15-30mins) meaning you can pop into the town to see the castle any time, but don't have the noise and bustle. Overall I'd give Katsuhiro and his home a 6/5 rating Anyone who wants to experience a peaceful slice of a more traditional Japan, while still enjoying some modern luxuries (projector for movies, remote controlled lights, space-age toilet, fancy shower) - and is okay with a quick jaunt downstairs at night for the bathroom - should experience Katsuhiro's hospitality and lovely home.

This was a great location close to the beach, in a quiet rural area. The home is rustic but has all of the amenities listed, including an annex with a western bedroom for those that may prefer to use the bunkbeds. We stayed in the main building which had a toilet at one end, shower at the other, with plenty of living space. We even made use of the washing machine! The futons were quite comfortable but given the age of the home and traditional constructions there was traffic noise evident at night. While we enjoyed our stay, this home is best suited for those under 5’8” tall…those of us around 6’ have to duck everywhere, especially in the kitchen.

Mark and Mae are excellent host with very good English. This made communicate easy, they helped us when needed to work with other as our Japanese is very basic. They were thoughtful, helpful and tried hard to make sure we were comfortable. The place is as described and peaceful. We enjoy sitting in the morning sun in the white chairs and walking the neighborhood. Great stay!

New house, cleansing, needs to have some unfinished amenities, but once communicated, the owner immediately replenished back, and provided useful data, not bad.