Samurai Guesthouse irodori Kamakura | House in Kamakura
House
8.8
(136 Reviews) |
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Available rates:
1 Bedroom House in Kamakura
While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a bidet, as well as a garden and climate control. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, slippers, and a desk.
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Balcony/Terrace
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Guest Services
Breakfast
Internet
Kitchen
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Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 pm; check-in end time: 9 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. all guests older than 6 are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Self parking fee: jpy 2000 per night pet fee: jpy 3000 per accommodation, per stay service animals are exempt from fees housekeeping is available for an additional fee the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Food and water bowls are available pets allowed for an extra charge of jpy 3000 per accommodation, per stay service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Cashless transactions are available extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Reviews
Kristin
Oct 5, 2025 11:02:01 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: If you are looking for a regular hotel experience, this is not the right choice for you. But if you would like to experience something fun, interesting and authentic, you have found the right place. The location of this b&b is great; walking distance from the train station, to the beach and the big Buddha. Our host is very nice, fun and open-minded with excellent English. The breakfast is great and it was nice to eat together with the other guests around the one table in the kitchen. Our room was small for four people, but we managed to fit the four matresses. The shared bathroom is small and cramped, but worked very well. We will come back!
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Reviews
Kristin
Oct 5, 2025 11:02:01 AM
Review Score:
8
Summary: If you are looking for a regular hotel experience, this is not the right choice for you. But if you would like to experience something fun, interesting and authentic, you have found the right place. The location of this b&b is great; walking distance from the train station, to the beach and the big Buddha. Our host is very nice, fun and open-minded with excellent English. The breakfast is great and it was nice to eat together with the other guests around the one table in the kitchen. Our room was small for four people, but we managed to fit the four matresses. The shared bathroom is small and cramped, but worked very well. We will come back!
Alexander
Sep 28, 2025 10:23:19 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Amazing stay! Very clean with nice location. Super friendly host who joined us for a wonderful breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Would certainly stay here again
Jennifer
Sep 26, 2025 11:41:00 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The staff were very nice. Bushi-san was busy on my day of arrival (they have a lot of activities in Kamakura), but they left me a welcome packet with all the information. I met Bushi-san the morning after for breakfast. I also got to meet Yoko-san. She was very kind.
The guesthouse is small, and the building is old and charming. I slept on a futon in a room equipped with tatamimats and traditional screen doors. It was amazing to sleep in a traditional room. The futon is perhaps on the thinner side, but they had more than one so you could perhaps stack them.
The guesthouse is kept clean (and has a lot of interesting stuff to look at!), but you can see that is has some wear and tear. If you're looking for a super shiny modern place to stay, this is not for you.
It's close to the Kamakura station and to the sea. Wadenya station is even closer than Kamakura station, and from there you can take a direct train to Enoshima.
Yoshie
Sep 7, 2025 12:10:07 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The owner (bushi) of the guesthouse was such an amazing and kind person. He gave a tour around Kamakura and made delicious breakfast for me and my husband. I was a bit nervous since it was my first time staying at a guest house but it became a precious memory.
Jaewon
Aug 20, 2025 11:10:39 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: This is one of the best experiences I've ever had staying somewher, Our host Bushi was extremely friendly, and made our visit one to remember, we learnt alot about the area and about Kamukuras origin, I highly recommend adding the breakfast option to your stay as it was delicious, I'd give 6 stars if I could
Marian O'Neill
Aug 4, 2025 06:50:38 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Bushi-san was the best host. He makes the whole experience and even speaks very good English. We experienced a tsunami warning and had to cancel our flight back home. Bushi allowed us to stay another night. He was very good with the kids. He made lots of jokes, let kids try out the samurai weapons and armor, and even made shaved ice with our kids. Bushi-san makes this B&B a lively and exciting experience. The property itself is outdated with lots of random knick knacks. The futons were a little too flat and uncomfortable —feels like camping. There is a shared bathroom with all the guests. However, the people we encountered were all lovely and we clicked with them. My children had fun interacting with another family with children. I wouldn’t trade my experience with a hotel experience, which tend to be cold and impersonal. I highly recommend Bushi-san’s property for a one-of-a-kind Japan experience.
Edward
Jul 30, 2025 09:05:49 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Guesthouse Irodori was very interesting, and I'm happy me and my 88 year old, Japanese-born mother stayed here. At first thought, one would think it very strange that an Japanese/American Grandma and her 64 y.o. American daughter would stay at a "Minshuku" type of house. But, we had made last minute plans to travel to Tokyo for 1 month to visit a family member having surgery. We stayed two nights in Kamakura to look at real estate and visit a friend in the area. This was great for us and allowed us to do what we needed with a local place to sleep at night.
Our Samurai host, Bushi-san, and his small staff are kind and wonderfully warm people.
We loved meeting the much-younger travelers from the US and China and Spain and enjoyed sharing dinner with them for those two nights. Out of our month-long trip to Japan, we accomplished our mission during our 2 days in Kamakura and then moved on to stay with relatives around Tokyo and Odawara.
My only small/minor issue was the lighting in our room was not very bright, and our room was right next to the dining area where guests gathered to talk and enjoy themselves for a small party on our first night. That said, we were so tired that the noise ultimately didn't matter.
I recommend Guesthouse Irodori for anyone who is open to meeting other travelers from different parts of the world. The location is within walking distance of the train station, and one can also walk about 15-20 minutes through the residential area to see the beach.
John
Jun 17, 2025 02:41:02 PM
Review Score:
8
Summary: Bashi was a wonderful host. Breakfast delicious. Ticked all my boxes.
Allison
May 29, 2025 07:05:00 PM
Review Score:
10
Summary: Great stay, amazing friendly staff.
Julianne
Apr 16, 2025 04:04:24 AM
Review Score:
10
Summary: The guest host was friendly and easy to talk to! The breakfast was one of the best meals I had while traveling in Japan, and all the instructions were clear.
The guesthouse is well-maintained and the location is also convenient (not far from the train station). Each guest gets a separate bedroom, with everything you could ask for in it. The neighborhood is quaint, so you can relax easily. Thank you for everything :)
PS: my cousin had a laugh when I showed him the Petit Prince painting and complimented it!