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Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a low wooden table.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and wooden cabinets. A dining table with chairs is in the center, and a small kitchen island with a sink is visible.
A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, sliding doors, a shoji screen, a tatami mat with a cushion, a small heater, a fan, and a shelf with decorative items.
A bathroom with blue tiles, a bathtub, a toilet, and a shelf with toiletries.
A retro gaming setup with a TV displaying a Super Mario Bros. 3 game, a Family Computer console, and various gaming cartridges.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Explore on two wheels
    Guests love the bike-friendly location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Setonaikai National Park

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Imabari, Ehime
  • Place, Omishima Fuji Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Omishima Museum of Art
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Imabari Ichihiro
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hiroshima (HIJ)
    ‪99 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Japanese-Style Bedroom (Downstairs)

6 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Bedroom (Upstairs)

4 Single Futons

Western-Style Bedroom Suite (Downstairs)

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

New Half Bath

Bidet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Imabari

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Inokuchi, a neighbourhood in Imabari. Okunoshima Shrine and Hakata-Oshima Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Setonaikai National Park and Tatara Shimanami Park. Murakami Suigun Museum and Innoshima Flower Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
Imabari, Ehime

What's nearby

  • Omishima Fuji Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Omishima Museum of Art - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Hakata-Oshima Bridge - 16 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Imabari Castle - 45 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Imabari Ichihiro - 60 min drive - 52.2 km

Getting around

  • Onomichi Higashionomichi Station - 25 min drive
  • Hiroshima (HIJ) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪うさんちゅ - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪うさんちゅカフェ - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪食堂あおり - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪ちどり - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪minatoya - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya?

As of 13 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya on 6 Jan 2027 start from AU$354, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Benton Guesthouse: Private Nostalgic Shōwa-era Countryside House: former Akiya located?

Located in Inokuchi, this holiday home is steps from Setonaikai National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tatara Shimanami Park and Omishima Fuji Park. Oyamazumi Shrine and Omishima Museum of Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great experience in this trip. Traditional Japanese style, cozy spaces and friendly staff. Great restaurant call Kuroshio about 15 minutes walk to countryside road but also fun experience. We were staying during Cycling trip, if you are more than group of 6, I recommend a lot. Oh one more, I had a chance to chat with neighbors and nice vibes which I realized how much the owners are contributing to local.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 stars is nowhere NEAR enough for this one of a kind stay. Dani is extremely accommodating and very communicative. She will arrange for taxi pick up if you get here by bus, or boat. The home itself has so much history and these wonderful little notes about the renovation process. Dani also was very good at explaining how everything in the house worked from appliances to water heating. We played Famicom for hours it was just too fun. If you are a foreigner who is intimidated by venturing away from Tokyo, definitely consider the Benton Guest house so you can feel taken care of but also experience a night or two in a timecapsule in the Japan country side on a GORGEOUS island btwOh also play with the record player they got some nice vibey music that was really relaxing to cook to
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Experiência da vida típica do Japão será inesquecível
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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