Hostel in Shiga, Japan
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Amenities at Guesthouse Izame Ann
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Map of Shiga, Japan
Available Rooms
Things to know
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Early check-ins and late check-out requests will be accommodated upon request and based upon availability. Unauthorized early check-ins and late checkouts will incur a penalty fee.House rules
- Kids allowed, fees apply
- No parties or events allowed without prior approval, fees apply
- Must be 25 or older to rent
Additional fees to expect
Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vogo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.
Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.
Service feeThis helps Vogo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.
TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.
Customer support
Customer support is handled by our partner Vogo
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
This low-key inviting Japanese inn is worth the stay - off the usual tourist track, for sure. Breakfast and dinner are wonderful.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
We really enjoyed our stay, adding dinner and breakfast also.
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
I highly recommend staying at Guesthouse Izame Ann. The Samegai experience is incomplete without at least one night's stay here. Actually I would recommend 2 nights, and at least half a day spent in Samegai.
I echo earlier reviews and highly recommend the dinner. I wish that I could have spent more time in Samegai. It was so lovely -- if you are the type of traveler who finds beauty in small things.
Regarding Guesthouse Izame Ann, I loved the wood architecture, the decor that showcases Samegai's history, and also the functional design where the ground floor is a shared space and the upper floor has the guest rooms.
In the shared space, the bookshelves are full of interesting books of important topics, including (but not limited to) Japanese culture and history and a few English books on international law. The decor -- including callligraphy and a map on the wall -- give the distinct feeling of being in someone's treasured home, and it is part of a treasured heritage.
As a solo traveler who does not speak Japanese, I was struck by the owner's respect to guests, dedication, and warm hospitality. We communicated very well through the owner's translation app. The owner made sure I had an excellent dinner experience, and did not hesitate to explain to me (through the app) the freshness and local origins of the dinner ingredients. (E.g., he caught the fish that morning in the local stream, and that's one of several courses he prepared for us for dinner). At dinner, I also enjoyed simple English conversations with the other Japanese guests.
I really hope to come again to Samegai soon, and stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
By far my Best stay in Japan, such a cozy Japanese style inn, with an amazing host. Whilst a bit secluded you are still easily able to access nearby towns via trains. The local area is a lovely pace to stroll around, visit shrines, or simply enjoy the scenery.
The hosts attention to detail hospitality, and cleanliness is palpable, on top of that he cooks amazing meals that you can (should) opt in for, even if you’re not usually a fan of fish like myself. Everything served was tasty and exceptionally fresh if not caught by himself.
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