A farm surrounded by the primeval forest on the goddess island of Miyajima Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Does A farm surrounded by the primeval forest on the goddess island of Miyajima have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Q: Is A farm surrounded by the primeval forest on the goddess island of Miyajima pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is A farm surrounded by the primeval forest on the goddess island of Miyajima located?

Located in Itsukushima, this farm stay is steps from Setonaikai National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Itsukushima Shrine and Shishiiwa Tenbodai. Miyama Shrine and Mount Misen are also within 6 mi (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

devin

Feb 25, 2023

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Kenji is an extraordinary host. The farm is peaceful and lovely. The view, accommodations and amenities are fabulous. Super bath. Picked veggies with Kenji and he prepared an amazing salad for dinner.

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Dec 15, 2023

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Kenji-San has a lovely farm that is the perfect mountain side retreat for some quiet and solitude! The Japanese cedar bath is enough reason alone to book! The best bath I’ve ever had! Not only that but Kenji-San was very flexible and accommodating with my arrival and departure. He even offered me vegetables from his farm to go along with the food I had brought. They were so fresh and delicious! This is the perfect place to get away and refresh yourself in the elements. I wish I could’ve stayed longer!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarice

May 26, 2025

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Kenji picked us up from near the ferry port on Miyajima island after messaging a few days before to arrange with clear instructions. On the way to his farm, we had a lovely chat about his life and career as a translator, our lives, and Miyajima. He let us stop off to look at a beautiful view of the sea from the road. Kenji was an incredibly attentive host, showing us all around his vegetable patch, outdoor bath, and the traditional Japanese style room we were staying in. Everything was so thoughtfully considered and he explained it all, such as how the bedroom was styled in the traditional way to embrace shadows, very different to European decorations which centre on light. The evening we spent at the property was delightful - cooking our food, eating it at the table with a view over the Seto sea and reading as the sun set - later there was an incredible view of the moon above the water. The day after, Kenji picked us up from the farm and dropped us back at the ferry port. Our only regret about the trip to Miyajima is that we didn't stay for longer - if we were to do it again we'd have loved to stay another day and go down to the beach near the house or hiking a different trail. We can't recommend it more.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

joyce

May 2, 2025

The farm has a gorgeous view of the island and inland sea. Kenji is an interesting host who will pick you up from the port and pick fresh vegetables from his farm. Be aware however that the outside furo (bath) pictured on Orbtiz/Expedia is no longer in use which is very unfortunate because it was what drew us to this property. Also, the futon (bed) has no cover sheet so you are sleeping on a bare mattress which is not common at most inn's in Japan. Also know that you are expected to bring your own bath towel which I also have never encountered in all of my stays in Japan. I thought he was joking when I was told that it would be 300 yen per towel. Another awkward moment came while we were bathing in the semi open air bathroom in the morning. Kenji decided to have a business meeting with three other men right in our plain sight. We had to close the door and block our view to avoid seeing them and being seen. Overall a unique experience but one I would not to repeat.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Apr 3, 2023

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I had a wonderful time staying at Ken’s place and I would highly recommend it to any solo travelers or couples that are planning on staying on Miyajima Island. I stayed two nights at Ken’s place and that was enough time for me to explore around the island. I backpacked and was able to fit my luggage in the lockers at the Miyajima ferry station until it was time for checkin. Because the farm is on the other side of the island in a remote area Ken kindly offered to shuttle me to and from. If you like hiking it is between a 5-6 mile/9km walk from the property to the main area of town on Miyajima (about 2 hours), but the walk is lovely and you get to see the beaches and shrines on the other side of the island. On my second day there Ken graciously offered to shuttle me back at the end of the day after exploring which was nice! Because Ken lives on a farm he showed me what he was growing and even offered me vegetables he grew to make a salad for each of the nights I stayed, which was delicious! The property is isolated and is very relaxing with the sounds of nature. There is also a lovely view of the sea with other islands in the background. Ken has another property so you get the entire house to yourself! You can also tell that Ken has put a great amount of detail into the property, the house feels very traditional and has all of the amenities you would want. Ken said that he was inspired by Miyazaki and during my stay there I felt like I was in one of Miyazaki’s movies.

2/10 Terrible

Linet

Jun 30, 2025

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Está muy lejos del puerto de Mijajima, no hay transporte para llegar allá. El propietario nunca me envio detalles de cómo sería el check in. Llegue de noche, me comuniqué con él y dijo que me había mandado ese mismo día un Mail de que me estaba esperando. El Mail nunca me lo envió por antelación. Estando ahí le dije, yo puedo llegar sola solo dime cómo. No, no hay forma de llegar a la granja. El no estaba ahí. Muy mala experiencia. No me reembolsaron nada y tuve que gastar en otro hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei Heng C.

Jun 5, 2025

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Tempat Kenji-san sangat selesa dan cantik dengan pemandangan laut yang indah. Kenji-san adalah seorang yang mesra dan baik hati. Kami diberikan pelbagai sayur-sayuran yang segar dari kebun sayur Kenji-san untuk menyediakan makan malam dalam dapurnya yang serba lengkap. Terima kasih Kenji-san atas layanan anda!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

June C.

May 22, 2025

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Muy bonitas vistas y muy tranquilo

Me encantó quedarme en la granja. El onsen tiene una vista preciosa y desde la ventana del cuarto se alcanza a ver el océano. Hay que traer comida para cocinar los días que te quedes

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabio M.

May 4, 2025

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Esperienza unica

Fantastico soggiorno in questa fattoria sull’isola di Miyajima. Il posto è molto isolato, proprio per questo è davvero speciale. Puoi stare a contatto con la natura, in una struttura tipica giapponese che ti farà provare l’autenticità di questo paese. La vista poi è mozzafiato. Dopo tanti giorni di città, vi consiglio davvero un po’ di relax in questo posto

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian P.

Apr 28, 2025

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Estancia perfecta

Estar en esta granja, rodeada del bosque de Miyajima, fue una experiencia inolvidable.Kenji, el anfitrión, fue muy amable y atento. Hablamos en inglés sin problema y me ayudó a entender mejor la cultura de la isla. Se nota que tiene mucha experiencia recibiendo viajeros y eso hizo mi estancia aún más cómoda.La casa estaba equipada con todo lo necesario, incluyendo una pequeña piscina exterior y un baño tradicional japonés que me encantó probar. Todo estaba impecable.Recomiendo este lugar a cualquiera que busque algo auténtico, íntimo y conectado con la naturaleza. Me voy de aquí renovado y con ganas de volver algún día.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden W.

Apr 23, 2025

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Beautiful stay

My partner and I got to stay at this property for one night. Once we arrived, however, we wished we could stay another! This property is so magical, and the entire place is full of the host's personal artistic touches, like handmade tiles, and Ghibli-style lights around the bath-house.The one thing I would note is that the bathroom and toilet are separate from the main living quarters, so late-night toilet runs can be dark and cold! Bring someone to hold your hand.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Apr 22, 2025

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The house is beautiful and Kenji-san is a fantastic host. The property is very rural, so you *need* to bring your own food/ingredients for dinner. Kenji-san will personally drive you to and from the ferry port. He also picked fruits and vegetables from his garden for us to enjoy. He even offered to take us to lunch at one of his favorite local places (normally unknown or inaccessible to tourists). Overall, Kenji-san was an incredibly kind, funny, and interesting man. He loves to talk about linguistics, art, and being a “baby boomer.” His English was great, and he is also fluent in French. I would rate Kenji-san’s farmhouse higher than 5 stars if I could!!!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Apr 16, 2025

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Can’t speak more kindly about my experience. I booked this place last minute, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. The property is not accessible by walking, so the host instead coordinates to pick-up and drop you off from the Miyajima ferry port. He’s extremely friendly and kind, and the about 10 minute drive was spent talking about the island, and friendly conversation. After we arrived he toured me around the farmhouse property, and made sure I knew how to use everything and that I had all I needed and more before he left. The property’s interior is beautiful traditional Japanese architecture, with a lot of art and spacious rooms. The main living space has a bedroom upstairs with tatami and futon beds, and a basement area with an iori-style table/center furnace that is beautiful. Next, there is a full kitchen with windows that lift up to a bar in the breakfast/living room, which has classic shoji (sliding doors) that open to a small engawa porch. It’s a perfect spot to sit, enjoy your coffee, and watch the sun rise over the view. The bathhouse area with the traditional Japanese soaking tub was also amazing, again with shoji that can be opened to fully enjoy an open air bath with the scenic view. Don’t book expecting to be able to walk to the Itsukushima shrine or shopping, but certainly book if you want to spend some time in a beautiful traditional farm home and enjoy the scenery and surrounding nature on this historic island. It feels magical. 10/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick R.

Apr 8, 2025

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Serenity on miyajima

This was my second trip to the island and I wanted to stay overnight this time without dealing with hordes of other tourists and looking for something on the quiet side. This is a farm on the far side of the island under the shadow of the mountain top with the most excellent view of the surrounding clear blue waters. There is a comfortable Japanese style bed, a hot bath and shower, a well equipped kitchen and a relaxing lounge. The host will pick you up at the ferry visitor info booth and drive you to the farm. Once there he will give you the grand tour and select vegetables for you to have a salad for your dinner. You have to bring your own proteins to cook for your dinner. I was able to take a hot bath whilst he sun set, then cook a chicken and pork dinner with a fresh garden salad. Then I relaxed under the stars until it was time for bed, where I retreated to the futon to sleep Japanese style. In the morning I had eggs for breakfast while the rising sun illuminated the sparkling blue waters of the surrounding sea.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike Z.

Mar 20, 2025

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Incredibly Special Place

We have travels a lot, and Kenji’s farm is one of the most special places we have stayed. The land itself is incredibly serene - the view of the sea from every part of his property, all while being at the foot of Mt Misen - the landscape was legitimately inspiring. And the house itself is perhaps even more beautiful - so conscientiously designed. Obviously, the wooden hot tub/shower and outdoor areas are a highlight (we saw snow falling from the tub!) and the kitchen is one of my favorites I’ve cooked in, but so many little touches throughout. It has everything you need, and Kenji is such a supremely thoughtful and attentive host. Went out of his way to transport us, answer our many questions about the place and land, and sincerely offer the chance for connection. We also explored the surrounding area, the beach that’s just a 1/4 mile walk is stunning, and the run I took on the road from the house was one of my all time favorites. This place was the perfect way to s l o w d o w n after a lot of big cities on our Japan trip. I sincerely cannot recommend it enough. I am tempted to book a return trip to Japan just to stay at this place. Come visit, and thank you Kenji!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuja

Mar 17, 2025

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松山ー宮島ー尾道ー倉敷ー直島ー豊島ー高松と文学とアートをめぐる旅の二日目の一泊を、連れと二人でお世話になりました。宮島には私が二度目で、連れは三度目。前回来た時には厳島神社の鳥居が改修中でChristo & Jeanne-Claudeの作品のようになっていたため（それはそれで貴重でしたが）、宮島を再訪しました。島内前泊を決め、せっかくならと島の反対側に興味がありこちらを予約したのですが、私はここにすっかり魅せられてしまい、翌日の厳島神社はうわの空でした。この宿の何がよかったかというと。一番はここから見える景色です。瀬戸内はあちこちに工業地がありますが、ここからの海と島の景色は格別です。原生林と農園の他には瀬戸内独特の静かな海と島並みと小黒神島しか見えません。しかもここは神の島。宿はどこからでもこの景色が見えるように設計されています。私たちが泊まった日は曇りでした。瀬戸内特有の水蒸気があがる水墨画のような景色が見られましたが、晴れていたらきっとまた違う印象の景色が見れたことでしょう。少なくとも二日、できれば数日泊って、海だけでなく輝く星空も見てみたかったです。オーナーが「春と秋には、もうそれを見ているだけで生きていてよかったと思える日があります」とおっしゃっていたのが印象的でした。宿泊当日と帰りは、フェリー乗場までオーナーが送迎してくれます。片道20分ほど車に揺られ、途中各所でたくさんの野生の鹿に見つめられます。宿の近く（歩くと結構かかるかもしれませんが）には海水浴ができる綺麗な砂浜もありました。宿のエリアに入ったら鹿・猪除けの金網ゲートを三つ通過し、さらに坂道をガタゴトとのぼって宿に到着。宿の背景は霊峰・弥山です。母屋はキッチンとリビングスペース、キッチンの裏側は二層になっていて上は寝室、下に大理石の床に囲炉裏のようなダイニングスペースがあり、申込み時は二人定員になっていますが、大人数の集まりにも楽しく使えそうな設計です。母屋の造りや新たに造られたムーミン風のキャビン、檜のお風呂（テルマエ宮島）、その前の大きな石を掘り抜いた夏用プールなどなど、敷地の随所にひらめきと芸術や技術へのリスペクトが詰まっています。備品も素敵です。お話を聞いて、倉敷の大原美術館の児島虎次郎がつくった無為堂の方向性が思い出されました。世界の芸術がここで出逢い響き合う場ということでしょうか。まだまだ進化するそうです。芸術や建築、美しいものとは何かということに関心がある人には特にお勧めしたいです。食事は自前でということだったので、私たちは夕食用に宮島口で穴子飯を買って行きました。早く出発するつもりで朝食分は持っていきませんでした。穴子飯だけ持って来たと伝えるとそれでは味気ないと思われたのか、オーナーがハウスで作っているレタスや各種ベビーリーフを分けてくれました。図々しくもお味噌汁も食べたいと言うと、ご自身の冷蔵庫の野菜や調味料も使わせてくださりありがたかったです。器がどれも素敵なのもうれしかった。食べたいものがあればしっかり持って行くことをお勧めしますが、当日いただいた野菜もとっても美味しかったです。季節や時期によって事情も違うようなので、率直にご相談されてみてはいかがでしょうか。いままで18カ国で５つ星ホテルを含めていろんな宿に泊まりましたが、私の中ではもう一度行きたい宿ナンバーワンです。一泊の短い時間でしたが、女神の島の原生林の宿の主になった気分を味わえたことをオーナーに深く感謝します。

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Feb 26, 2025

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Die Unterkunft liegt auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Hafens. Es ist auf dieser Seite der Insel die einzige Unterkunft. Allein vor diesem Hintergrund schon eine klare Empfehlung. Es gibt hier einige kleine Schreine und unberührte Sandstrände. Außerdem gibt es im Sommer wie Winter die Möglichkeit ein Onsen zu nutzen. Herr Nakano, der Besitzer ist sehr freundlich und fährt einmal am Tag vom Hafen aus hin und zurück zur Farm, er selbst lebt dort nicht, sondern pendelt jeden Tag, man hat die Farm also überwiegend für sich allein. Herr Nakano spricht sehr gut Englisch und fließend Französisch. Man kann von der Farm aus, bei körperlicher Fitness, in zwei Stunden zum Hafen gehen, jedoch nur mit leichten Gepäck. Wer einige Tage Zeit hat und abseits des üblichen Tourismus die Insel erkunden oder einfach nur ausspannen möchte ist hier genau richtig. Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice D.

Dec 30, 2024

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Guest is very nice and helpful

Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vandana

Dec 19, 2024

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What an amazing getaway! We really enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. Kenji made sure to pick us up from the ferry and we visited his neighbor’s farm on the way. Incredible opportunity for a relaxed weekend! And the views from the house are simply stunning.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthias K.

Dec 14, 2024

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Pure Erholung

Wir verbrachten zwei Tage in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Großartiger Ausblick. Vor uns das Meer, hinter uns die Berge. Der

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Dec 5, 2024

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Hébergement de l'autre côté du village de Miyajima en pleine forêt avec une vue incroyable sur la baie. Un accueil au top par Kenji qui parle français ce qui est agréable! Un lieu original, simple, inspirant, ressourçant! Nous avons rejoint le village à pied avec une balade de 2h seuls au monde c'était magique. On recommande pour ceux qui veulent découvrir Miyajima en ayant le temps de rester plusieurs nuits et de prendre le temps!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

marc-antoine

Nov 5, 2024

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Nous avons passe un séjour très agréable. Kenji est un hôte exceptionnel ! Accueillant, drôle, chaleureux et s'exprimant dans un français impeccable. Le logement est situé au dessus d'une petite exploitation agricole familiale, au pied du mont Minsen, au calme absolu ! La chambre est particulièrement jolie, avec une vue imprenable sur la mer. Précision importante cependant : la ferme est assez isolée ! Aucun transport en commun ne fait la liaison avec le centre et les taxis refusent la course (d'après Kenji, nous n'avons pas essayé). Prévoyez de quoi vous faire manger. Kenji nous a gentiment offert quelques légumes le 1er soir. Comme nous avions envie de visiter un peu plus le centre, nous sommes partis à pieds. Le trajet dure 2h mais reste agréable, à l'ombre et avec quelques plages à visiter sur le chemin et de nombreux daims croisés en route (et même un singe !). Kenji nous a proposé de venir nous récupérer à 16h, ce que nous avons apprécié ! Ça nous a fait beaucoup de bien de nous écarter de la foule du centre ville pendant ces 2 jours ! Merci au Ken japonais de nous avoir si bien accueilli :)

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Oct 30, 2024

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Loin des hordes, très beau paysage dans un habitat japonisant . Rustique et très calme. Kenji est très sympathique et parfaitement francophone, mais n est pas un champion du rangement.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa L.

Oct 17, 2024

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1 night stay

Housing property is clean. It’s a farm so the bathroom is separate from the main house. The house has a nice kitchen to use and tatami bedroom. There’s a multi purpose room in the basement level but we didn’t use it. The farm wasn’t upkept but the owner said he’s changing the crops. The Bedroom view is beautiful and Sound of crickets/frogs at night loud but peaceful as there’s nothing around…

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Aug 23, 2024

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Magnifique

Avec mon fils nous avons passé 1 nuit chez Ken, c'était magnifique ! Ken est très accueillant. J'ai adoré la maison très bien décorée et facile d'utilisation, le bain japonais aussi. Chambre avec belle vue et lits confortables. Mérite de passer 2 nuits pour avoir le temps de profiter de l'endroit et des plages sauvages.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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