Uchi is located in Matsushima, 656 feet from Zuigan-ji Temple. Guests can enjoy listening to music or watching TV in the common area. You will find a shared lounge at the property. There is a hot spring bath facility, a 5-minute drive from the property. Property prepares a coupon for the hot spring. A convenience store is located 10 minutes walk away from Uchi Matsushima Guest house. The property is a 7-minute walk from Matsushimakaigan Station. Guests can also enjoy sightseeing at Zuigan-ji Temple, or walk across the street to the boat pier and book a cruise ship tour.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Matsushima
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michal
    Israel Israel
    Great hostel. The owner is realy nice and gives alot of tips on what to do and see in the area. The location is amazing. Walking distance from everthing you wanna see in town. It realy clean.
  • Jan
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful guest house, very near the waterfront. Short walk from train station. Owner speaks excellent English and is chatty and informative.
  • Chuck
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is great. The manager is very friendly, we chatted a bit. He speaks good english too,
  • Jacob
    United States of America United States of America
    Nakamura-San is a fantastic host, this was my second time staying at the guesthouse and it was even better than the last! The location is perfect for Matsushima Bay, directly downtown and less than a 15 minute walk from everything you would want...
  • Riccardo
    Italy Italy
    The staff there was really welcoming and they could speak perfect English, which isn't a given factor when travelling in Japan. The facilities were pretty good as well, all very clean and modern. I would like to come back here one day.
  • Rowen
    Canada Canada
    Owner was super friendly and very knowledgeable about Matsushima. Helped plan my days and meals
  • Roger
    Japan Japan
    This is one of the friendliest places I've ever stayed at. The owner is friendly and knowledgeable and worked to make an atmosphere where guests from abroad and around Japan can meet and chat. The place is really spotless and great care clearly...
  • Jessica
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was the best in Matsushima. It was just off the main bay road, but you heard no traffic. Nothing closer could be so quiet. The proprietor Agsh was considerate and attended to all my needs effortlessly. He made it very easy for...
  • Daniel
    Sweden Sweden
    The host speaks good English and is very nice and helpful and open to just chatting. The location was great with easy access by foot to two train stations and just a minute up from the main street and the shoreline and just a few minutes walk from...
  • Wei
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Owner friendly, helpful, English seriously good. Room comfortable, small but suits my needs. I wish there were more places like this in the world.

Property questions and answers
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  • are you able to store our cases on the morning before we check in and also on the day we leave after we check out? is there a charge for this?

    チェックイン前(10時~)、チェックアウト後の手荷物預りは無料でやってます。が、少人数運営のため、時間調整をさせていただく場合、又は預かれない場合もございます。
    Answered on 10 July 2023

Hosted by Eiju Nakamura

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Eiju Nakamura
We built our house "Uchi" in 2016 to welcome world guests visiting Matsushima Japan. We just wanted to create the new scene in Matsushima that guests can be exposed to Matsushima's beauty & excellence in a more direct & relaxing way. We sometimes show around our guests or do something enjoyable such as having a dinner party at our common area. Normally we have a mixed atmosphere with the guests from different countries sitting all together having some nice & enjoyable conversations while surrounded by a beautiful natures & temples.
Konnichiwa. My name is Eiju and I'm the owner of this guesthouse.Our guesthouse "Uchi" was built in March 2016 to offer the place where the visitors to Matsushima can be immersed in the real-life situations of Matsushima while staying and sharing some fun with us. As we named our guesthouse "Uchi" refering to a private home in Japanese, you will be treated with "Glad-you're-home hospitality"at our house, and with my over 30 years living experiences in Matsushima, I'll make sure to create the scene that makes your stay special and rewarding. So come on over. You won't regret it. I'm into music, and love traveling,fishing, djing and also doing Kendo.
Our guesthouse is located near all the main sightseeing spots, 10 minutes walk from the Matsushima-kaigan station. (The boat pier is just across the street, and it is only a 2-minute walk to the temples.) Matsushima is one of the three views of Japan, and aside from the famous spots in Matsushima, neighboring towns such as Okumatsushima and Shiogama have the nice spots to enjoy the splendid ocean view. Tamonzan in Shichigahama, Otakamori and beaches in Okumatsushima, and the Shrine in Shiogama are pretty worth visiting.
Languages spoken: English,Japanese

Area info

Amenities of Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 12 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note there are 3 parking spaces available on a first-come first-served basis at the on-site private car park. Parking is allowed only after 15:00. Do not enter the paid parking lot across from our house.

    Please note, guest rooms are located on the 2nd floor. There is no elevator and guests must walk up stairs to reach their rooms.

    Please inform Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    License number: 宮城県指令第211号

    FAQs about Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse

    • Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

      • Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse is 2 miles from the center of Matsushima. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Room options at Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse include:

        • Single
        • Twin
        • Triple
      • The prices at Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.