Name: Onomichi Guest House Miharashi Tei
Address: 15 7 Higashi Tsuchidocho, Onomichi, 722-0033, JP

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Paula

An absolute gem.
We loved the whole experience. Great little bar area where you can eat your own food & drink, & play cards at night
We had the room on the first floor. Amazing views over the pagoda, town & bridge in the distance.
Staff were fantastic- really helpful.
We cooked a simple spaghetti meal, but bought breakfast in the morning.
Lovely little garden & patio.
Showers were great & soap provided.
Washing machine available.
If you're travelling on the Shinkansen, just to note it arrives in Shin Onomishi. Get the bus, from stand no1 outside the station to Onomishi station & turn left out of the station 20min walk.
If you're cycling prebook bikes from outside Onomishi Station.
Downside of property - 350 steps uphill!! Our children had no problem. We took our time. It was worth the trip!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Jared

Incredible views, a beautiful 100 year old home, and excellent service from our hosts. Highly recommend staying at this iconic location!!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Eva

A friendly, peaceful guest house

An amazing friendly, peaceful guest house to get a more authentically Japanese experience. Well worth the walk up for beautiful views and quirky allies to explore - the best spot in town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025

Clint

It was such a great experience, our first和室 style hotel. While a bit of a climb. The view and price are absolutely worth it! I wish I could spend a week in the area cycling the trails and visiting the nearby shrines. Being so far from major metropolitan areas, it felt like the Japan you heard about long ago. I def will strongly consider coming back. 😎

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2025

Joel

Lovely renovated traditional inn with beautiful views and right by the temple. Good snacks at the cafe. Kind staff. Walls are thin but everyone was quiet during our stay. Futons may be uncomfortable if you’re not used to them.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2025

Cassius

Amazing

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2025

Emily

Authentic and memorable stay

Authentic stay in a traditional Japanese guesthouse. We had a fantastic view over Onomichi and a comfortable and cosy room for 2 of us. There are a good amount of steps to get there but it’s worth the climb to be amongst the temples. The facilities were great, had everything we needed and clean. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and the cafe space was aesthetic with lots of books to read whilst taking in the view and we were able to sit and eat our own food there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2024

Constante

Beautiful

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

Ryan

Stayed here overnight with a friend right before cycling the Shimanami Kaido. The view of the area from the cafe was absolutely gorgeous, and the staff running the place were extremely friendly! The room itself was also very nice, and had a wonderful view of the area as well. I would love to come back and stay here again!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2024

Timot

If tou come prepared for what's in the listing, this is _the_ place to stay in Onomichi. The wiew of the sunrise from the old rooms is amazing.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2023

Dougal

It was fantastic to stay in such a beautiful old home. The rokms are bright in the moring due to not having blinds, but i assume that is in keeping with the historic nafire of the house. It is still well worth staying in this place!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Jim

It was wonderful staying in this historical property and it's unique location.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2023

Ivan

Unique Japanese experience

It’s an experience like you never had before, everything is a shareable space with a lot of character and authentic Japanese vibe. Pack light to climb up the 350 steps up to the property. However we’ll worth it as the view is beyond this world and offers lots of interesting hikes around the place. Very recommended if you’re looking for something like you’ve never seen before as a westerner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2023

Kane

It's 300 steps up (via the most direct, but tedious! route), but once you understand how to make it to the villa along the alleys that spread throughout the hill, life is so much easier!

From the villa, the lovely seaside town spreads before you, quietly, in a rhythm and hum that is both inviting and infectious. The landing at the top of the steps is a special place.

The building itself is well maintained, looked after by a small dedicated army of staff and volunteers. The structure itself is over a hundred years old, and has been meticulously restored and brought up to date with modern but modest amenities. This isn't a luxury resort by today's standards, but it is a wonderful and comfortable place to stay, and a great place to exchange stories with visitors and locals. I stay here whenever I visit.

Highly recommended.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2023

William

Beautiful location and a great start to a trip

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Dean

Fantastic place, historic and unique. Amazing views of Onomichi. Lots of stairs, so pack light

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2023

Shichiro

very nice view. only problem is the location hight if you bring a big luggage. it's tough. Shared shower room and kitchen are located at the next door. There is no restraurant around there, so you have to go down to eat dinner and come back to clime the hill.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2022

Barbara

This is a lovely Japanese style inn. The cafe is a nice addition to the property, especially the outside dining space.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2020

Raphaelle

The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean and everything needed was provided. The views of the room and the coffee shop are great. The food was also excellent. Highly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Hands down coolest place I stayed in a month of traveling Japan on a budget. The building is gorgeous and quintessential Japanese with tatami floors in the room and sliding walls. The restoration was done extremely well. The views are incredible being on top of the mountain. On that note, probably not a good place for people who aren't in reasonable shape. There are a lot of stairs (360+). Luggage could be an issue, but there is a ropeway open from 9-5 to the top, then 10-15 minutes down to the guesthouse. There is still a bit of a hill on the way out and a couple flights of stairs but quite doable if you are in reasonable shape. I had a large roller bag and managed. The building is surrounded by temples. All the staff i dealt with were friendly and spoke fluent English. The coffee shop is nice and plays quality jazz. Guests are allowed to hang out in the coffee shop with their own beverages. Like everywhere else in the building, amazing views and a great space. There is also a small kitchen in the back. Maybe not for everyone (those that dislike climbing a decent hill to get home), but absolutely ideal for those who don't mind a few stairs for an amazing experience.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

They were willing to wait after their closing time since I took the wrong train! I was there just at 10 pm but I saw someone else running there at about 1030 and they still stayed too. Very accommodating. Gorgeous building, really cool area. It’s is a bit of a hike up those hills- small alleys and stairs but they include that on their website so it wasn’t a surprise. The view from the women’s dormitory was amazing to wake up to! I would go again to Onomichi just to stay here. Also Senkoji Temple is up about 4 flights of steps right outside Miharashi-Tei’s Cafe and there’s an eclectic little area called Cat alley (neko no hosomichi) right near there as well. Highly, highly recommend a stay at Miharashi -Tei!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2018

T

beautiful view of onomichi! the staff was really understanding and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

A house almost a 100 years old, with one of the best view of Onomichi, nice fluent English speaking staff, a cafe for evening cultural exchange.
I would say the only \"problem\" is that it is up the hill, but that is not really a problem, rather one of the reasons to stay there. I had to climb up the stairs, and always was out of my breath and sweating (it was in July). but it is worth.

I recommend to arrive in a time when the cable car is still working (this way you only have to go down), or to give it a lot of time, going not strait up, but just wandering around the hill side, eventually getting to the guesthouse.

BUT, it is not open before 15:00, you might not be able to even put down your bags, so be sure to arrive after opening time.
(other services include washing and drying machine, Wifi, towel borrowing, etc)
Definitely will go back another time.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Kelly

Great little guesthouse in the mountains above the town. It is a bit of a trek but the view and atmosphere of the place is exquisite and so worth it!
Added bonus that this place is actually part of a non profit that converts abandoned houses into guest houses so there’s a nice historical/feel good element to it all.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay

Great stay for a second time. I stayed here before and after biking the shimanami kaido. They were able to hold my luggage for 300 yen per day per bag. Good thing I only had one bag. But it was definitely cheaper than the coin lockers or other options and the stay was great both times. I would say the same things as last time. Great stay, great view, great time.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great stay with amazing view

Guest house miharashi-tei was great! There's a bunch of stairs to get there though, so if you hate stairs maybe look elsewhere. The room was amazing with traditional Japanese futons on tatami mats. The room could fit a lot of people, but there were only a few there when I went, so there was plenty of room. There was also an amazing view from the rooms. They have really big glass windows that give you a great view of the water. I would recommend staying here just for the view. There's no window blinds though, so sunrise in the morning will wake you up. But that's a good thing. The view in the morning is even better than at night. But both were spectacular. I was doing to shimanami kaido the next day, so waking up at sunrise was great. The only thing I didn't like was that the walls upstairs weren't sealed completely, so a few mosquitoes were able to enter. I didn't get bit, but it was annoying to hear them fly next to my ear at night sometimes. Another thing, not the guest house fault, but I didn't find much restaurants open late at night. I think the town closes early. Not many options for food. Overall, my stay was great and I would go again if I'm in the area. I would just being earplugs so the mosquitos don't bother me

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

NORIKO

貴重な建物を保存しながら、おしゃれな内装で快適な空間を作る心意気を感じました。
一昔前の暮らしを垣間見れて、子どもたちにもいい体験ができたと思います。
またカフェでお酒やモーニングをいただき、GWの喧騒から離れ、ゆったりとした気持で過ごせました。

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

yuriko

お部屋から海が見え、朝日が昇るのが見え、素晴らしい体験でした。
千光寺まで歩いてすぐなので朝の千光寺にも行けてとてもうれしかったです。
初の尾道旅でこれ以上ない宿泊体験ができました。

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

MAYUMI

すべて良かった

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

朝日。

とても綺麗で可愛くて素敵でした。
階段は休憩しながら登っていきました。

朝日が暑すぎて夏は暑いかもです。
カーテン的な物があれば良いなと思いました。

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2025

Martin

Cozy old ryoukan with probably one of the best scenic views in the prefecture. There are also plenty of cats around the premises.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

Naomi

古い建物をリノベーションしてますがお掃除が行き届いていて清潔、スタッフの対応もきちんとしていました。共有シャワーだけ、食事は外食又はカフェか自炊キッチンコーナーでとなり、部屋もスペースは限られています。こうした宿は初めてでしたが優先順位が景色と清潔感なので満足です。
部屋からの景色と日の出は最高でした。景色と古い建物の味わいを経験したい方にはお勧めです。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2025

Amadis

Superbe maison traditionnelle en haut de la colline accueil tres sympathique vue incroyable et atmosphère inoubliable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2025

Yoshimi

築100年を超える貴重な建物

眺めが素晴らしく、大変貴重な建物を堪能出来ました。

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2025

yoshimi

景色が綺麗で、スタッフの方も感じがよく楽しい旅ができました。
違う季節の景色も見てみたいと思います。
また、利用させていただきたいです。
ありがとうございました。

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

??

花火大会当日に利用。部屋で涼みながら窓から花火を堪能でき良い思い出作りになりました。
1階のカフェでは食べ物は軽食のみなので、どこかで買って持ち込んで飲食も可能だが、一番近くても急な階段の昇り降りがあるので事前に買っておいた方が良さそうでした。

スタッフさんのサービスも満点。また利用したいと思えるスポットでした。

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

?

ゲストハウスからの眺めは最高でした。
大正建築の建物に宿泊できる事ができて良かったです。
カフェでの朝食も雨の降る中、下から聞こえる列車の音、蝉の声などを聞きながらゆっくり過ごせました。

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2024

Kaori

思った以上に高い所にあるので、到着するまで大変でしたが、雰囲気の良いステキな所でした。

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2024

Frédéric

Grand charme à l’ancienne

Bâtiment magnifique, chambre avec vue incroyable, services offerts excellents: ça valait les escaliers depuis le bas de la ville!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2024

Hisashi

古い昭和建築

隣室とは襖で隔てられているだけですので、音とかは筒抜けです。そういう雰囲気も含めて楽しめる人向きの宿かと思います。
古い建物ですが、掃除は行き届いていて、清潔感はありました。
客室からの景色は最高。大変素晴らしい。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2023

jun

築100年の建築の中で、過去にタイムスリップした体験をさせてもらいました。思い出に残る旅行になりました。

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2023

YUUSUKE

宿の方がオフィシャルで言っているように、快適さを求めるなら、他の施設の方が良いかも知れません。立地は高台の中腹、隣の話し声が聞こえる位の壁の薄さ。
ただ、それ以上に、一日を通して様々な変化を見せる風景を一望できる良さ、お寺の近くなので夜の厳かな静けさがありつつ、時々、通る電車の走る音が遠く聞こえるのも、風情があって良かったです。あと、裏手の展望台に5分くらいでアクセスできてしまうので、日の出を拝みに行くのにも便利でした。
田舎のちょっと不便な感じを楽しめる人、むしろ好きな人、写真が好きな人には、とても合っていると思います

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2023

るか

とても素敵な宿でした。また伺いたいです。ありがとうございました。

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2022

Shinichi

Guesthouse に慣れている人はかなり楽しめます。